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MEDIA | Agent Evaluate Manuscript

AI Agent for Non‑Fiction Manuscript Review

Written by Customer Success Department

Purpose of the AI Agent

This AI Agent assesses nonfiction book manuscripts using a structured, multi-criteria rubric to evaluate audience fit, clarity, credibility, marketability, and production readiness. It provides an actionable revision plan and a presentation-ready HTML report.

User Inputs

  • Manuscript File: DOCX/PDF; latest draft preferred.

  • Target Audience

What the AI Agent Does

  1. Intake and Structure Mapping:

    • Parses title page, TOC, chapters, sections, and back matter; verifies logical flow and completeness.

  2. Rubric‑Driven Evaluation (12 criteria):

    • Audience Fit and Value Proposition

    • Thesis/Promise Clarity and Focus

    • Structure/Organization and Pacing

    • Voice/Tone and Readability

    • Credibility: Citations, sources, authority

    • Originality and Differentiation

    • Practical Utility: Frameworks, checklists, exercises

    • Storytelling: Anecdotes, case studies, examples

    • Visuals: Figures, tables, diagrams, callouts

    • Accessibility: Jargon, definitions, inclusivity

    • Market Positioning: Category, comps, hooks

    • Production Readiness: Consistency, errors, front/back matter

  3. Findings and Recommendations:

    • Strengths, gaps, and prioritized fixes with effort/impact estimates.

    • Suggestions for added evidence, case studies, and visuals.

  4. Market Readiness Guidance:

    • Positioning, subtitle alternatives, comps mapping, and back‑of‑book elements.

    • Next‑step: editorial plan (developmental, line edit, copyedit).

Expected Output

  • File Format: HTML document

  • Contents: Executive summary; rubric scorecard; chapter‑level observations; prioritized recommendations; title/subtitle options; comps and positioning; production checklist; following‑step roadmap.

Key Outcome

A clear, evidence-based revision plan to elevate quality and market readiness, improving the manuscript’s potential for sales, reviews, and category ranking.

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