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Complete guide to using EditEdge AI

How EditEdge AI Works

Our analysis process is designed to be simple, fast, and comprehensive:

1. Upload

Upload your manuscript (.docx, .pdf, or .txt)

2. Processing

Text extraction and word count calculation

3. Payment

Secure checkout via Stripe (or free for sample)

4. AI Analysis

Advanced AI reads and analyzes your entire manuscript

5. Report Generation

Comprehensive 11-part developmental editing report created

6. Notification

Email sent when your report is ready

7. Download

View online or download your professional report

Processing Time: Most analyses complete within 5-15 minutes, depending on manuscript length. You can close the browser - we will email you when your report is ready.

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Get your first manuscript analysis in just 3 simple steps:

Create an Account

Upload Your Manuscript

Drag and drop your .docx, .pdf, or .txt file. We will automatically count the words and determine your pricing tier.

Get Your Analysis

Choose free sample or full analysis, complete payment if required, and receive your comprehensive report via email.

Pro Tip: Start with the free sample analysis (up to 10,000 words) to see the quality of feedback before committing to a full analysis.

File Requirements

Supported Formats

Format	Extension	Recommended	Notes
Microsoft Word	.docx	Yes (Best)	Best format - preserves formatting
PDF	.pdf	Yes	Good for finalized manuscripts
Plain Text	.txt	Basic	Works but loses formatting

Manuscript Preparation Tips

For best results, prepare your manuscript as follows:

Remove DRM and copyright notices: The AI may provide limited feedback if it detects copyrighted content markers
Include author attribution: Add "By [Your Name]" at the beginning of your manuscript
Tag chapters clearly: Use "Chapter 1", "Chapter 2", etc. for accurate structural analysis
Single file: Combine all chapters into one document
Standard formatting: Use consistent fonts and spacing throughout
Remove front matter: Take out title pages, copyright pages, dedications, acknowledgments

Important: Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection cannot be properly analyzed. Please remove any protection before uploading.

Understanding Your Report

Report Structure

Your EditEdge AI analysis report contains 11 comprehensive sections:

Executive Summary - High-level overview of your manuscript's strengths and challenges
Structural Analysis - Chapter balance, pacing, timeline, and narrative arc
Content Critique - Theme development, character arcs, plot analysis
Prose Analysis - Writing quality, voice consistency, sentence structure
Technical Elements - Dialogue, scene construction, POV consistency
Strengths - What is working well in your manuscript
Areas for Improvement - Detailed issues with locations and examples
Top 5 Priorities - Most important revisions ranked by impact
Additional Suggestions - Optional improvements to enhance your work
Publication and Market Analysis - Publishing paths, market positioning, sales projections
Next Steps - Your EditEdge AI journey and revision strategy

Reading Your Feedback

Each issue identified in your report includes:

Location: Chapter and paragraph or searchable text string
Why Problematic: Clear explanation of the issue
Fix: Concrete strategy for improvement
Example: Before/after demonstration showing the fix
Why: Explanation of why the fix works

Using Location Strings: Press Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) in your manuscript and paste the quoted text from the Location field to jump directly to the problem area.

Revision Process

Your Free Revision Review

Every paid manuscript analysis includes ONE free revision review. Here is how it works:

Implement Changes: Work through your initial analysis report and make revisions to your manuscript
Upload Revision: From your dashboard, click "Request Revision" on your manuscript and upload the revised file
Get New Analysis: Receive a new report analyzing your revised manuscript
Track Progress: See concrete evidence of your manuscript's evolution

Additional Revisions

Need more revision reviews beyond your free one? Additional revision analyses are available at 50% off the standard price for your manuscript tier.

Note: Revision analyses appear under the same manuscript in your dashboard, making it easy to track your progress over multiple drafts.

Pricing Tiers Explained

Tier	Word Count	Price	Best For
Free Sample	Up to 10,000 words (approx. 2 chapters)	$0	Testing the service
Novella	Up to 50,000 words	$50 USD	Novellas, short novels
Novel	50,001 - 125,000 words	$75 USD	Standard novels
Epic	125,001+ words	$100 USD	Fantasy epics, long series books

Important: All tiers receive the exact same comprehensive 11-part analysis. The only difference is word count capacity.