Shape your novel with Story Critique Reports
Editing isn’t just about refining sentences—it’s about shaping the story itself. Story Critique Reports help you zoom out and understand what’s working and where to improve, at every stage of your draft.
Thoughtful feedback on every draft
Every draft has different needs. These reports support you from first draft to final polish—helping you make the most meaningful improvements at each stage.
Chapter Critique
Get quick, actionable feedback on prose, dialogue, and pacing for any single chapter of your manuscript.
Availability: Premium and Premium Pro
Best for: Close-chapter review while drafting
Analyzes up to 6,000 words
Plot Analysis
Plot Analysis identifies key turning points, pacing gaps, and structural weaknesses so you can build a story that keeps your reader hooked.
Availability: 1 Story Credit per run
Best for: Identifying structural pain points in your early drafts
Analyzes up to 300,000 words
Character Analysis
Discover what makes your characters memorable. Get insight into character depth, relationships, motivations, and consistency to create a cast readers will believe in.
Availability: 1 Story Credit per run
Best for: Complete drafts before your final revision
Analyzes up to 300,000 words
Manuscript Analysis
See your manuscript the way an editor would, with a complete overview of your plot, characters, setting, and pacing—plus clear guidance on where to focus next.
Availability: 1 Story Credit per run
Best for: Deep analysis of your full draft
Analyzes up to 300,000 words
Virtual Beta Reader
Virtual Beta Reader gives you an early glimpse of how readers are likely to experience your book. Discover where they’ll be hooked, where they might lose momentum, and which moments have the biggest emotional impact—so you can understand how your story lands before you share it.
Availability: 1 Story Credit per run
Best for: Full, polished manuscript ahead of sending to human beta readers
Analyzes up to 300,000 words
A smarter way to edit
There’s no single “correct” path through editing. Some writers start with structure. Others focus on chapters first. Many move back and forth between reports as their draft evolves. This journey simply helps you:
Focus on the right feedback at the right time
Focus your effort where it matters most, based on where you are in your draft.
Avoid overediting too early
Understand how your story works as a whole—not just line by line—so you can make meaningful, high-impact changes.
Edit with a clear plan
Make decisions with clarity, knowing what’s working and what to refine next.
Get Story Credits from as little as £25
Story Credits unlock in-depth feedback on your manuscript, including plot, characters, pacing, reader response, and marketability. Premium members save up to 40%, and Premium Pro members save up to 65%.
“ I just finished my first round of edits on my novel and ran it through the PWA Plot Analysis tool. It’s amazing! It picked up that my ‘All is Lost’ moment passes too quickly. I knew something was missing, but couldn’t pinpoint why my MC emotional arc felt off. ProWritingAid nailed it. I am so impressed. ”
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Our approach to helping writers succeed
Craft grows through practice. Habit keeps that practice going. Mindset helps it last. Together, they form the ProWritingMethod—a complete approach to helping you succeed as a writer.
Hone your craft
Improve your writing with feedback on your real manuscript. As your craft grows, every writing session becomes more rewarding—making it easier to build lasting habits.
Build consistent habits
Writing improves through consistency. Regular practice helps you hone your craft, while momentum keeps you moving toward your goals.
Strengthen your mindset
Every writer faces doubt. Build the resilience to keep writing through setbacks, so your habits stay strong and your craft continues to grow.