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Practical guides for understanding your manuscript, using editorial tools, and turning good feedback into finished work.

Manuscript

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Manuscript

Write, review, and revise your novel with a developmental editor beside you

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Manuscript writing and editing workspace

Developmental Editor

Full manuscript report

Editorial Summary

A deep, holistic manuscript evaluation across narrative dimensions

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Editorial Summary report

Analysis tools

01Antagonist AnalysisUnderstand the role and effectiveness of your antagonist02Author Intention AssessmentCheck how well your story delivers on your personal vision and goals03Cultural AnalysisReceive feedback on authenticity and sensitivity in cultural portrayals04Dialogue AnalysisAssess dialogue for authenticity, pacing, and narrative purpose05Market AnalysisUnderstand how your manuscript aligns with current market trends and comparable titles06Marketing ContentGenerate synopsis, query letter, blurbs, comp titles, elevator pitch, author bio, and social media content from your book07Emotional ImpactEvaluate how and where your story connects emotionally with readers08Genre AnalysisProvides a detailed breakdown of the manuscript's genre elements, assessing how effectively they align with genre conventions and reader expectations, while identifying areas for enhancement.09Language and StyleAnalyze tone, vocabulary, readability, and stylistic cohesion10Pacing AnalysisEvaluate pacing to maintain reader engagement throughout the manuscript11Plot CoherenceCheck for logical structure, conflict resolution, and plot consistency12Protagonist AnalysisIn-depth look at your main character's arc, agency, and resonance13RoadmapReceive story wide and chapter level guidance on what to revise and why. This suite of reports is a pathway to executing your next draft with confidence.14Structural AnalysisGet feedback on overall narrative structure, flow, and balance15Thematic AnalysisAnalyze how effectively core themes are developed across the story16Tropes and ClichésIdentify common tropes and patterns in your story, both effective and overused17World BuildingGet feedback on the consistency and impact of your story's world and setting