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Over 4 million books were published last year. Readers move on in under three seconds. If your book does not meet professional standards, it does not get a second look. It gets buried.
Manuscript IQ analyzes your book against the same criteria a professional buyer, retailer, or distribution partner would use and delivers a clear, actionable report so you know exactly where to focus, what to improve, and how to stop being overlooked.
of readers say cover design influences whether they click or buy.
The Book Smugglers reader survey
of total purchase value is attributed to cover design alone.
Rochester Institute of Technology
of Americans have bought or read a book based solely on its cover.
StudyFinds / OnePoll, 2023
is the average time a bookstore buyer spends deciding whether to stock a title.
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MANUSCRIPT IQ
Full Analysis Report
Scanned: March 15, 2026 · Literary Fiction · Deep Analysis
Scored against Traditional Publishing Industry Standards
SCORING SYSTEM
Know exactly where you stand.
Publish-Ready
Meets North American retail publishing standards. Ready for distribution and bookstore placement.
Nearly There
Strong manuscript with a few specific items to address. A focused revision gets you to Publish-Ready.
Needs Work
Developing well. Each flagged item you address moves you closer to the shelf.
Significant Revision
Every published book started here. The report gives you a clear, prioritised path forward.
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We run it through the professional standard
Your book is scored across 12 publishing criteria, weighted by importance and calibrated to your specific genre.
You get a score and a roadmap
See exactly where your book passes and where it needs attention. Specific, actionable direction — not vague suggestions.
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