Story Analysis Reports
Access comprehensive reports about your manuscript, including an Overview report, Genre-Specific Analysis, and specialized reports based on your detected genre.
The chapter references in the reports link to the relevant chapters referenced, so you can quickly jump to those places in the document.
You can also download reports as PDFs for offline review or to share with critique partners.
Overview Report
A general analysis of your story covering:
- Plot structure and pacing
- Character development
- Narrative voice and tone
- Areas for improvement
Genre-Specific Analysis
Writers Room uses your manuscript's automatically detected BISAC genre to provide tailored feedback:
How It Works
When your manuscript is imported, the system detects its genre using industry-standard BISAC (Book Industry Standards and Communications) classifications. This detection powers the genre-specific analysis by:
- Understanding genre conventions - What's expected in your genre vs. what might be a problem
- Calibrating feedback - Avoiding false positives for genre-appropriate techniques
- Highlighting genre-specific opportunities - Where you can strengthen genre elements
What's Included
- Genre conventions checklist - How well your manuscript follows expected genre patterns
- Convention alignment - Where you're meeting reader expectations
- Opportunities for improvement - Genre-specific suggestions to strengthen your work
- Cross-genre elements - If your work blends genres, how those elements interact
Examples by Genre
Fantasy manuscripts get analysis of:
- Worldbuilding consistency
- Magic system logic
- Epic vs. intimate scope balance
Romance manuscripts get analysis of:
- Relationship development arc
- Emotional beats and tension
- Meet-cute and HEA/HFN elements
Thriller manuscripts get analysis of:
- Pacing and tension escalation
- Plot twist effectiveness
- Stakes and urgency
Literary Fiction manuscripts get analysis of:
- Character depth and development
- Prose style and voice
- Thematic resonance
Romance Analysis
Only applicable to romance manuscripts
Specialized analysis of romantic elements:
- Relationship development and chemistry
- Emotional beats and tension progression
- Romance arc from meet-cute to resolution
- Heat level consistency
- Conflict and obstacle effectiveness
Viewing Your Detected Genre
Your manuscript's detected genre appears:
- During import - In the chat panel with a brief rationale
- In reports - Genre-specific analysis sections reference your classification
- In feedback - Comments are calibrated to your genre's conventions
If your manuscript spans multiple genres, the system detects both primary and secondary genres to provide comprehensive, multi-genre-aware feedback.