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Created by Andy Wheeler — children's author & publishing consultant

10+ years in children's book development · 1,000+ authors supported

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A complete check of your manuscript — before you publish

From structure and pacing to character engagement and age suitability — so you know exactly what's working and what isn't.

Concept Strength

Opening Hook

Story Structure

Character Engagement

Age Group Suitability

Word Count

Read-Aloud Quality

Illustration Potential

Pacing

Market Positioning

Writing Clarity

So you can fix your story before you invest in illustration or publishing.

Andy Wheeler

Children's author & publishing consultant

10+ years in children's book development · 1,000+ authors supported

Discover Andy's published titles and work

What You'll Discover

See exactly what's working — and what needs fixing

Get a clear score, your strongest elements, and the key issues to fix before you move forward.

✓ Score out of 100✓ Full category breakdown✓ Key strengths✓ Areas to improve

Example report

Example StoryScan manuscript evaluation report showing overall score, readiness rating, and category breakdown

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So you can fix your story before you spend money on illustration or publishing.

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Upload your manuscript (.docx, .pdf or .txt) and select your target age group.

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Your story is analysed across key storytelling areas and given a clear score with structured feedback.

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See what’s working, what isn’t, and what to fix before moving forward.

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What authors are saying

Jemima & Jock at Daffodil Farm by Nicola A Lewis

“Giving your manuscript to friends or family for feedback isn’t always helpful. They either discourage you or praise it too much. StoryScan keeps the process honest, impartial and focused on improving the story.”

Nicola Lewis

Author, Jemima & Jock at Daffodil Farm

2024 TWSA Finalist

The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

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Common Questions

Is this just generic AI feedback?

No. StoryScan was built by Andy Wheeler, a published children's author and consultant with over a decade of experience. The analysis is based on real editorial standards used in children's publishing — not generic prompts. Every category is specifically tuned for children's books, from age-group suitability to read-aloud quality.

What happens to my manuscript?

Your manuscript is never shared, sold, or used to train AI models. You can delete it at any time. Your story stays yours.

Check your manuscript before you spend money on publishing

Get a clear score, strengths, and what needs fixing — before you invest in illustration or publishing.

1,000+ manuscripts analysed · No account needed