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Professional Editorial Feedback. Without the Wait.

From 3,000-word essays to 100,000-word novels — structured editorial feedback in minutes, not months.

No credit card required. Try one chapter free — then analyze full manuscripts.

Built on a Real Editorial Methodology

Not another “paste your text and get AI feedback” tool. Galleys runs a structured editorial pipeline modeled on how professional developmental editors actually work.

4-Phase Analysis Pipeline

Phase 1

Intake & Context Building

Builds reference documents — character lists, timelines, plot threads — before critiquing a single word.

Phase 2

Systematic Analysis

Evaluates across 6 analytical dimensions tailored to your content type. Nothing is skipped.

Phase 3

Classification & Tiering

Every issue is categorized by type and prioritized into one of three severity tiers.

Phase 4

Genre Adaptation

Evaluation criteria shift based on your genre's conventions. What's a flaw in literary fiction may be a feature in thriller.

Three-Tier Severity System

Tier 1

Story-Breaking

Must fix before publication. Plot holes, contradictions, structural collapses — issues that undermine the work's foundation.

Tier 2

Significant Craft Issues

Materially weakens the work. Pacing problems, flat character arcs, inconsistent voice — things a developmental editor would flag.

Tier 3

Polish & Refinement

Separates good from great. Prose rhythm, word choice, subtle thematic resonance — the work that elevates a manuscript.

5-Wave Revision Plan

You get a plan, not just a list of problems.

1

Critical Fixes

Address story-breaking issues first. Foundation before decoration.

2

Structural Rebalancing

Fix pacing, restructure scenes, reorder for narrative momentum.

3

Character & Voice

Deepen character arcs, strengthen dialogue, unify narrative voice.

4

Prose Polish

Line-level refinement. Sentence rhythm, word choice, clarity.

5

Continuity & Compliance

Final pass for consistency, fact-checking, and genre conventions.

How It Works

1

Upload

Drop your manuscript (.docx, .txt, .md, .pdf, or .epub). We auto-detect chapters and extract the text.

2

Configure

Choose your AI model, genre, and editor personality. Set it once or customize per manuscript.

3

Review

Receive a professional editorial report with issue cards, visualizations, and a prioritized revision plan.

Encrypted & Private

Your manuscripts are encrypted at rest and in transit. We never access or read your content.

Never Used for Training

Your writing is never used to train AI models — not by us, not by the AI providers we work with.

Delete Anytime

Delete your manuscripts and data at any time from your account settings. We purge everything within 30 days.

Why Authors Choose Galleys

Choose Your AI Model

Claude, GPT-4, or Gemini — pick the model that fits your workflow and budget.

Tone Calibration

From encouraging mentor to blunt professional. Adjust the editor's personality with presets and fine-tuning sliders.

Interactive Visualizations

Severity heatmaps, pacing charts, character arcs, and revision progress — see your manuscript's health at a glance.

Structured Reports

Every issue is categorized, severity-tiered, and comes with a concrete fix. Organized into a 5-wave revision plan.

Bring Your Own Key

Use your own API keys for unlimited analyses at cost, or let your subscription handle it. Your choice.

Genre-Aware Analysis

From literary fiction to romance to sci-fi — the editor adapts its evaluation criteria to your genre's conventions.

Built for Every Writer

Whether you're polishing a blog post or revising a novel, Galleys adapts to your format and length.

Bloggers & Essayists

Get structural and line-level feedback on posts, newsletters, and short-form work — fast and affordable.

Starting at $14/mo

Novelists

Upload your full manuscript, get chapter-by-chapter analysis with a prioritized revision plan.

Starting at $29/mo

Editors & Publishers

Process multiple manuscripts with premium models and priority queues. BYOK for unlimited volume.

Starting at $59/mo

Built on a Real Manuscript

Galleys was developed alongside The Third Silence, a 300,000+ word fan completion of Patrick Rothfuss's Kingkiller Chronicle.

388k
words in first draft
315k
words after revision
139
issues identified
7
revision phases

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does analysis take?
Minutes for a single chapter, 15–30 minutes for a full manuscript depending on length and model choice. You'll see real-time progress as each chapter is analyzed.
Which AI model should I choose?
Claude Haiku for speed and cost efficiency. Claude Sonnet or GPT-4o for the best balance of quality and price. Gemini 2.5 Pro for deep analysis on very long manuscripts. BYOK users also get access to Claude Opus for the deepest editorial feedback.
Is my manuscript data safe?
Your manuscripts are encrypted at rest and in transit. They are never used to train AI models. You can delete your data at any time from your account settings.
Can I use Galleys for blog posts and essays?
Absolutely. Short works under 10,000 words cost just 1 credit with a fast model. The Essay plan ($14/mo) includes 20 credits — enough for dozens of posts per month.
What if I have my own API keys?
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) is available on Author, Professional, and Studio plans. Use your own API keys for unlimited analyses at cost — plus you get access to premium models like Claude Opus. You only pay the AI provider directly.

Ready to Strengthen Your Manuscript?

Try a chapter free. Upgrade to analyze full manuscripts with structured reports and revision plans.