Getting Started with ChapterWise

Welcome to ChapterWise! This guide will walk you through uploading your first manuscript and running your first analysis. In just a few minutes, you'll see the power of AI-driven literary analysis.

Your First Analysis

Let's start with a quick example using a classic text. We'll analyze a passage from the Iliad to show you how ChapterWise works.

Step 1: Upload Your Manuscript

  1. Navigate to your Dashboard: From the main app, click "Upload Manuscript"
  2. Choose your file: ChapterWise supports multiple formats:
  3. HTML: Perfect for web-based texts from Project Gutenberg
  4. PDF: For published books and academic papers
  5. Plain Text: Simple .txt files work great
  6. Markdown: Ideal for modern academic translations

  7. RTF/Word: Rich text with formatting

  8. Upload example: Try uploading a short story or chapter (1,000-5,000 words works well for your first test)

Step 2: Chapter Detection

ChapterWise automatically detects chapters in your manuscript:

  • Auto-detection: Recognizes headers like "Chapter 1", "Book I", "Section A"
  • Manual adjustment: You can merge, split, or rename chapters as needed
  • Preview: See exactly how your text will be divided before analysis

Example Detection Results:

Manuscript: "The Iliad - Book 1"
- Detected: 1 chapter
- Word count: 4,250 words
- Characters preview: Achilles, Agamemnon, Chryses

Step 3: Choose Your Analysis Modules

For your first analysis, we recommend starting with these modules:

Essential Modules (5 credits)

  • Summary (2 credits): Get chapter and book overviews
  • Characters (2 credits): Identify key characters and relationships
  • Status (1 credit): Assess completion and quality

Advanced Modules (7 additional credits)

  • Hero's Journey (3 credits): Map character arcs to Campbell's monomyth
  • Reader Emotions (2 credits): Track emotional impact
  • Story Beats (2 credits): Identify key narrative moments

Step 4: Run Analysis

  1. Select modules: Check the boxes for the modules you want
  2. Review cost: See total credit cost before proceeding
  3. Start analysis: Click "Run Analysis" and wait for completion
  4. Processing time: Usually 5-15 minutes depending on length and modules

Step 5: Explore Your Results

Once analysis completes, you'll see results organized by module:

Character Analysis Results

{
  "main_characters": [
    {
      "name": "Achilles",
      "archetype": "The Hero",
      "mentions": 47,
      "character_arc": "Rage-consumed warrior seeking honor"
    },
    {
      "name": "Agamemnon", 
      "archetype": "The Authority Figure",
      "mentions": 32,
      "character_arc": "Prideful king whose decisions drive conflict"
    }
  ]
}

Summary Results

  • Raw Summary: Factual overview of events
  • Refined Summary: Thematic and analytical interpretation
  • Key Themes: Honor, pride, divine intervention

Hero's Journey Mapping

  • Call to Adventure: Chryses's plea sets events in motion
  • Threshold Crossing: Achilles withdraws from battle
  • Tests and Trials: Internal conflict between honor and duty

Understanding Analysis Results

Character Development

ChapterWise identifies characters and tracks their roles: - Archetypes: Hero, mentor, threshold guardian, shadow - Relationships: Allies, enemies, family bonds - Character arcs: Growth, decline, transformation

Story Structure

See how your narrative follows classical patterns: - Story beats: Key moments that drive plot forward - Emotional arcs: How tension and resolution build - Pacing analysis: Rhythm and flow of your narrative

Writing Craft

Understand your stylistic techniques: - Dialogue analysis: Character voice and authenticity - Descriptive elements: Setting and atmosphere - Narrative techniques: Point of view, tense, style

Next Steps

Analyze a Complete Work

Try uploading a full novella or longer work to see: - Cross-chapter character development - Complete story arc analysis - Full emotional journey mapping

Explore Advanced Modules

Dive deeper with specialized analysis: - Plot Holes: Identify inconsistencies (book-level only) - Dream Analysis: Jungian interpretation of surreal elements - Alchemy: Transformational themes and symbolism - Critical Review: Professional literary criticism

Export Your Results

Generate beautiful reports for: - Academic research: Citations and analysis - Publishing: Editorial feedback and development notes - Personal writing: Craft improvement insights

Getting Help

Common Questions

  • Upload failed? Check file format and size (max 10MB)
  • Analysis stuck? Contact support with your manuscript ID
  • Credits running low? Check our pricing plans for more credits

Support Resources

Ready for your first analysis? Head to your Dashboard and upload a manuscript to begin your ChapterWise journey!