Marlowe
Read a finished fiction manuscript through plot, character, pacing, language, and genre patterns, then keep the report beside revision.
Sources checked 3 October 2026.
PlansFree; from $19.95/mo $19.95 monthly; $159 yearly ($13.25/month); $29.95 per report
- Basic
- Free
- Single Report
- $29.95 one time
- Pro Monthly
- $19.95/month
- 4 Pro report credits per month; unused credits do not roll over.
- Pro Annual
- $159/year
- 48 Pro report credits per year; unused credits do not roll over.
AI & setupAI includedFree Basic reports
Basic reports are unlimited. Pro covers four reports monthly or 48 annually; a revised manuscript uses another report credit.
Where it worksWebWeb Author Dashboard; DOCX or EPUB
Upload the manuscript to view its analysis and genre comparisons in the interactive dashboard.
Usage & termsPro: four reports/month or 48/yearOfficial minimum-length claims conflict
The FAQ lists a 10,000-word minimum while the Marlowe product page lists 20,000; verify current upload acceptance for shorter drafts.
The FAQ cautions against combined series and anthologies for advanced analysis; one report credit covers any book length.
Read the story at the scale of the whole book
Pro analysis covers plot, narrative arcs, pacing, character development, conflict, theme, dialogue, setting, and author voice. The dashboard organizes graphs, observations, revision recommendations, and inconsistencies into sections that an author can explore alongside the draft.
Put the manuscript beside genre comparisons
Genre-aware comparisons show how story beats, pacing, and other patterns relate to published novels. They provide a reference for examining similarities and differences while leaving decisions about structure and voice with the author.
Basic reports, benchmarks, and story frameworks
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Inspect dialogue and language patterns for free
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Basic reports cover dialogue use, sentence analysis, clichés, repetitive phrases, misspellings, and heavy use of adverbs and adjectives. Basic reports are unlimited, giving the free plan a concrete role in repeated prose checks.
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Keep a record of the draft's analysis
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Reports remain in the dashboard after a subscription ends, and individual sections can be printed. Revised manuscripts can receive a new analysis using another Pro credit. Marlowe currently does not support direct follow-up chat with its AI.
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Use story frameworks alongside the findings
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Pro includes a story-structure guide and revision checklist. The dashboard's frameworks include the Hero's Journey, three-act structure, and genre-specific conventions, providing reference material for interpreting the manuscript feedback.
Feature details & official sources
Purpose and capability information checked 3 October 2026.
Platform and pricing reference: 24 October 2026.
Recorded requirements and limits
- Upload Word DOCX or EPUB; the FAQ recommends EPUB when compiling from Scrivener.
- Official pages disagree on minimum length. The FAQ says 10,000 words; the Marlowe overview says 20,000. Confirm the current upload requirement for shorter work.
- Pro analysis is designed for individual long-form manuscripts; the FAQ excludes combined series and anthologies from reliable advanced analysis.
- Each Pro submission, including a revised draft, uses a report credit. Reports remain accessible after a subscription ends.
Information may be inaccurate. Confirm details on the official website. Report errors to [email protected].