What we check
Each category targets a specific type of problem that commonly appears in fiction drafts. All findings are suggestions — not corrections.
Repeated words or phrases within a short passage can make prose feel flat and less engaging. Authors often don't notice them during drafting.
The report flags the word or phrase and shows a short quote where it reoccurs. Severity depends on how often and how close the repetitions appear.
A character leaves a room but appears in the next scene without entering. A prop changes colour. These continuity errors can break reader immersion.
Each inconsistency is listed with the relevant quote and marked High severity, since they tend to be genuine structural issues.
Scenes that drag with excessive internal monologue, or that rush through key moments, affect how readers experience the story's momentum.
Pacing signals are usually Low or Med severity and include a description of the pattern observed (e.g. "high density of introspection with no action beats").
When a character acts in a way that contradicts their established personality or goals, readers notice — even if they can't articulate why.
Motivation flags include a short description of the apparent contradiction and a quote. These are hypotheses — the author may have intentional reasons for the behaviour.
Unresolved story threads, missing cause-and-effect chains, or events that don't follow from earlier setup can undermine the story's credibility.
Plot hole signals are typically Med or High. They point to a specific element that appears to be missing or unresolved, inviting the author to reconsider.
Each issue is tagged Low, Med, or High. High means the problem is likely to affect reader experience. Low means it's worth a second look but may be intentional.