AI-Powered Manuscript Diagnostics

Find out if your children's story is truly ready

StoryScan analyses your manuscript and provides structured feedback on story structure, pacing, character engagement, read-aloud flow and age suitability — before you invest in illustration or publishing.

Built using insights from more than a decade developing children's books and working with over 1,000 authors worldwide.

No account needed. Upload your .docx, .pdf, or .txt file and get instant feedback.

How It Works

Three simple steps from manuscript to actionable feedback

Upload

Upload your manuscript as .docx, .pdf, or .txt. Tell us the target age group.

Get Feedback

Our AI analyses your story across 11 categories and delivers a detailed score breakdown.

Improve

Use your diagnostic report to strengthen your manuscript. Unlock deeper analysis if needed.

11 Categories, One Clear Score

Every aspect of your story, professionally evaluated

Concept Strength

Opening Hook

Story Structure

Character Engagement

Age Group Suitability

Word Count

Read-Aloud Quality

Illustration Potential

Pacing

Market Positioning

Writing Clarity

Built From Real Children's Publishing Experience

StoryScan was developed using insights from more than a decade working in children's publishing, including developing award-winning books and supporting over 1,000 authors worldwide in bringing their stories to life.

StoryScan applies those insights to help authors identify structural issues, pacing problems and age-group mismatches before they invest in illustration or publishing.

10+ yearsin publishing

1,000+authors supported

Choose Your Level of Insight

Start with a free manuscript diagnostic. Upgrade for deeper story analysis.

Free Diagnostic

Free

Score out of 100
3 key strengths
3 areas to improve
Readiness rating

Story Analysis Report

£19.99

Everything in Free Diagnostic
Detailed feedback per category
Story summary
Illustration opportunities
Development recommendation
1 amendment re-upload

Professional Story Breakdown

£49.99

Everything in Story Analysis
Opening analysis
Narrative structure breakdown
Character engagement analysis
Pacing assessment
Read-aloud flow review
Priority improvements
2 amendment re-uploads

Advanced Manuscript Development

£99.99

Everything in Professional Breakdown
Beginning/middle/ending evaluation
Character development analysis
Scene progression review
Dialogue and language assessment
Priority development actions
Overall development recommendation
3 amendment re-uploads

Frequently Asked Questions

What file formats do you accept?

We accept .docx (Word), .pdf, and .txt files up to 5MB and 10,000 words.

How does the AI analysis work?

Our system first extracts the core story elements from your manuscript, then evaluates it across 11 professional criteria used by children's book editors. This two-step process ensures feedback is specific to your story, not generic advice.

Is the free diagnostic really free?

Yes. The free diagnostic provides your overall score, top strengths, areas for improvement, and a readiness rating at no cost. Paid tiers offer progressively deeper analysis.

Is my manuscript kept private?

Yes. Your manuscript is analysed securely and is not shared with third parties. It is stored only to generate your report.

What age groups does this cover?

StoryScan covers board books (0-3), picture books (3-7), early readers (5-8), chapter books (7-10), and middle grade (8-12).