Running Analysis

Once your manuscript is uploaded and chapters are detected, you can run detailed analysis using ChapterWise's powerful AI modules. Learn how to configure, execute, and monitor analysis runs for optimal results.

Analysis Overview

What Analysis Provides

ChapterWise analysis gives you deep insights into your manuscript including:

  • Narrative Structure: Story beats, pacing, and dramatic arcs
  • Character Development: Character arcs, relationships, and archetypes
  • Writing Craft: Style analysis, tone, and literary devices
  • Content Insights: Themes, symbols, and emotional resonance
  • Technical Assessment: Readability, consistency, and structural integrity

Analysis Types

Quick Analysis (5-10 minutes)

  • Summary generation
  • Character identification
  • Basic writing style assessment
  • Best for: Initial manuscript review, quick feedback

Standard Analysis (15-30 minutes)

  • All quick analysis features
  • Story beats and structure analysis
  • Emotional arc tracking
  • Theme identification
  • Best for: Most manuscripts, comprehensive overview

Deep Analysis (30-60 minutes)

  • All standard analysis features
  • Hero's journey mapping
  • Critical literary review
  • Detailed character psychology
  • Advanced style analysis
  • Best for: Serious literary works, publication preparation

Custom Analysis

  • Choose specific modules
  • Configure analysis depth
  • Focus on particular aspects
  • Best for: Targeted analysis, specific research needs

Starting an Analysis

From the Dashboard

  1. Navigate to your manuscript in the dashboard
  2. Click "Run Analysis" or "Analyze Manuscript"
  3. Select analysis type (Quick, Standard, Deep, or Custom)
  4. Configure options as needed
  5. Start the analysis and monitor progress

Analysis Configuration

Module Selection

Narrative Analysis - ✅ Summary: Chapter and book summaries - ✅ Story Beats: Narrative structure analysis - ✅ Hero's Journey: Monomyth pattern recognition - ✅ Plot Holes: Consistency and logic checking

Character Analysis - ✅ Characters: Character identification and development - ✅ Reader Emotions: Emotional response tracking - ✅ Dream Analysis: Jungian psychological analysis

Writing Craft - ✅ Writing Style: Voice, tone, and technique analysis - ✅ Critical Review: Literary critique and assessment - ✅ Tags: Theme and genre classification

Meta Analysis - ✅ Alchemy: Transformation and change analysis - ✅ Status: Completion and development tracking

Analysis Depth Settings

Surface Level - Basic pattern recognition - Quick overviews and summaries - Faster processing (2-5 credits per module)

Standard Depth - Detailed analysis with examples - Comprehensive insights - Balanced speed and detail (5-10 credits per module)

Deep Dive - Exhaustive analysis with extensive examples - Academic-level insights - Maximum detail (10-20 credits per module)

Chapter vs. Manuscript Analysis

Per-Chapter Analysis - Individual chapter insights - Chapter-by-chapter progression - Detailed scene-level analysis - Modules: Summary, Characters, Reader Emotions, Writing Style, Critical Review, Alchemy, Status

Manuscript-Level Analysis - Overall work assessment - Cross-chapter patterns - Structural analysis - Modules: Plot Holes, Story Beats, Hero's Journey

Combined Analysis - Both chapter and manuscript insights - Complete comprehensive view - Maximum analytical depth

Monitoring Analysis Progress

Progress Dashboard

Real-Time Updates

  • Current module being processed
  • Estimated time remaining
  • Completed modules count
  • Overall progress percentage

Module Status

  • ⏳ Queued: Waiting to start
  • 🔄 Processing: Currently analyzing
  • ✅ Complete: Analysis finished
  • ❌ Failed: Error occurred
  • ⏸️ Paused: Temporarily stopped

Credit Usage Tracking

  • Credits consumed so far
  • Estimated total credit cost
  • Remaining account credits
  • Cost breakdown by module

Processing Times

Factors Affecting Speed

  • Manuscript length: Longer works take more time
  • Analysis depth: Deeper analysis requires more processing
  • Number of modules: More modules mean longer total time
  • System load: Peak times may have longer queues

Typical Processing Times

Short Works (< 50,000 words) - Quick Analysis: 5-10 minutes - Standard Analysis: 15-25 minutes - Deep Analysis: 30-45 minutes

Medium Works (50,000-100,000 words) - Quick Analysis: 10-15 minutes - Standard Analysis: 25-40 minutes - Deep Analysis: 45-75 minutes

Long Works (> 100,000 words) - Quick Analysis: 15-25 minutes - Standard Analysis: 40-60 minutes - Deep Analysis: 75-120 minutes

Understanding Analysis Results

Result Categories

Quantitative Results

  • Word counts and statistics
  • Readability scores
  • Structural measurements
  • Character frequency data
  • Pacing metrics

Qualitative Insights

  • Narrative observations
  • Character development notes
  • Style commentary
  • Thematic analysis
  • Critical assessment

Visual Representations

  • Character relationship maps
  • Emotional arc charts
  • Story structure diagrams
  • Pacing visualization
  • Theme distribution

Confidence Levels

Each analysis result includes a confidence indicator:

  • High Confidence (90-100%): Very reliable insights
  • Medium Confidence (70-89%): Generally accurate, may need review
  • Low Confidence (50-69%): Preliminary insights, manual verification recommended
  • Uncertain (< 50%): Requires human interpretation

Analysis Credits and Costs

Credit System

How Credits Work

  • Each analysis module consumes credits
  • Credits are deducted when analysis starts
  • Failed analyses refund credits automatically
  • Credits don't expire on paid plans

Cost Structure

Per-Chapter Analysis - Summary: 3-5 credits per chapter - Characters: 4-6 credits per chapter
- Reader Emotions: 3-4 credits per chapter - Writing Style: 2-3 credits per chapter - Critical Review: 5-8 credits per chapter - Dream Analysis: 4-6 credits per chapter - Alchemy: 4-5 credits per chapter - Status: 2-3 credits per chapter - Tags: 2-3 credits per chapter

Manuscript-Level Analysis - Story Beats: 15-25 credits per manuscript - Hero's Journey: 20-30 credits per manuscript - Plot Holes: 25-40 credits per manuscript

Credit Packages

Free Tier: 50 credits/month - Suitable for short works or testing - Basic analysis capabilities - Community support

Pro Tier: 500 credits/month ($19/month) - Full analysis for 2-3 medium novels monthly - Priority processing - Email support

Enterprise Tier: 2000 credits/month ($49/month) - Multiple large works monthly - Advanced features - Dedicated support

Managing Credit Usage

Optimization Strategies

  1. Start with Quick Analysis: Get overview before deep dive
  2. Focus on Key Modules: Choose modules most relevant to your needs
  3. Use Chapter Sampling: Analyze representative chapters first
  4. Monitor Costs: Check credit usage before starting large analyses

Credit Monitoring

  • Real-time credit balance display
  • Usage history and analytics
  • Low balance notifications
  • Automatic stop when credits run out

Troubleshooting Analysis Issues

Common Problems

Analysis Fails to Start

  • Check credits: Ensure sufficient credits available
  • Verify upload: Confirm manuscript uploaded successfully
  • Check format: Ensure document format is supported
  • Contact support: If issues persist

Analysis Stops Midway

  • Credit exhaustion: Analysis pauses when credits run out
  • System issues: Temporary technical problems
  • File corruption: Issues with specific chapters
  • Restart capability: Resume from last successful module

Poor Quality Results

  • Check source material: Ensure manuscript quality is good
  • Review chapter detection: Verify chapters split correctly
  • Adjust settings: Try different analysis depth settings
  • Report issues: Help improve analysis with feedback

Error Messages

"Insufficient Credits"

  • Check your account credit balance
  • Purchase additional credits or upgrade plan
  • Analysis will resume when credits are available

"Processing Failed"

  • Temporary system issue, will retry automatically
  • Check if specific chapter has formatting issues
  • Contact support if problem persists

"Analysis Timeout"

  • Large manuscripts may hit processing limits
  • Try analyzing in smaller segments
  • Contact support for assistance with very large works

"Invalid Content"

  • Chapter may have corrupted or unreadable text
  • Review chapter detection and content quality
  • Skip problematic chapters if necessary

Optimizing Analysis Results

Preparation Tips

Before Analysis

  1. Review chapter detection - Ensure accurate segmentation
  2. Check manuscript quality - Fix obvious formatting issues
  3. Define goals - Know what insights you're seeking
  4. Choose appropriate depth - Balance detail with speed/cost

During Analysis

  1. Monitor progress - Watch for any issues or failures
  2. Check early results - Review completed modules for quality
  3. Adjust if needed - Pause and modify settings if necessary

After Analysis

  1. Review all results - Examine each module's output
  2. Cross-reference insights - Look for patterns across modules
  3. Export key findings - Save important insights
  4. Plan follow-up - Identify areas needing deeper analysis

Best Practices

For Fiction Works

  • Include Character and Reader Emotions modules
  • Use Story Beats and Hero's Journey for structure
  • Apply Dream Analysis for psychological depth
  • Run Critical Review for literary assessment

For Non-Fiction Works

  • Focus on Writing Style and Structure modules
  • Use Summary for chapter organization
  • Apply Tags for topic classification
  • Consider Status for completion tracking

For Academic Works

  • Emphasize Critical Review and Writing Style
  • Use Summary for abstract and conclusion analysis
  • Apply Tags for subject classification
  • Include Status for progress tracking

For Poetry Collections

  • Focus on Writing Style and Reader Emotions
  • Use Tags for thematic organization
  • Apply Alchemy for transformation themes
  • Consider Dream Analysis for symbolic content

Integrating Analysis with Your Workflow

For Authors

  1. Draft Analysis: Run Quick Analysis on early drafts
  2. Revision Planning: Use insights to guide rewrites
  3. Character Development: Track character arcs across chapters
  4. Structure Refinement: Adjust pacing based on story beats analysis

For Editors

  1. Manuscript Assessment: Use full analysis for editorial review
  2. Client Reports: Export findings for author feedback
  3. Structural Editing: Focus on story beats and plot holes
  4. Style Guidance: Use writing style analysis for consistency

For Researchers

  1. Literature Analysis: Apply multiple modules for comprehensive study
  2. Comparative Studies: Analyze multiple works with same modules
  3. Thematic Research: Use tags and themes for topic exploration
  4. Citation Support: Export detailed analysis for academic citations

For Publishers

  1. Manuscript Evaluation: Assess submissions with standardized analysis
  2. Market Research: Analyze genre patterns and trends
  3. Quality Assessment: Use critical review for publication decisions
  4. Author Development: Provide analysis insights to authors

Next Steps

After completing analysis: