Diagnose
Don't market the wrong version of your book
A market-readiness review for SFF authors preparing to self-publish, relaunch, or improve reader conversion — before you spend on promotion.
What It Is
Market-ready before you launch
Most indie authors discover too late that the issue was not the marketing — it was the book. A weak opening, muddy genre signal, or misaligned positioning will undermine every dollar spent on ads, covers, and promotion. The Marketability Audit tells you whether the book is ready to convert readers before you commit to launch.
What's Included
What we assess
- ✦Opening-page conversion strength
- ✦Genre and subgenre clarity
- ✦Audience promise and reader expectations
- ✦Launch blockers and market-fit risks
- ✦Platform and discoverability signals
- ✦Positioning and packaging assessment
- ✦Prioritized recommendation: revise, reposition, or launch
Transparent Pricing
One flat rate. Clear answer.
The Process
Assess before you launch.
Submit your opening chapters
Upload the first 15,000 words. We also ask for your intended genre, planned platform, and any positioning you have already chosen.
We assess market readiness
We evaluate the opening against reader expectations for your genre, platform conversion norms, and discoverability signals.
Receive your audit report
A written report covering market-fit assessment, launch blockers identified, and a clear recommendation.
Launch with confidence
You know whether to revise before spending, reposition, or proceed. No more guessing.
Common Questions
Answers before you start.
Do I need a finished manuscript?
You need a near-finished or finished manuscript, but we only assess the first 15,000 words for the audit. The opening is where most market-readiness problems live.
How is this different from a Story Diagnostic?
A Story Diagnostic focuses on craft — what is working and what to fix structurally. A Marketability Audit focuses on market fit — whether the book is positioned correctly and ready to convert readers in your target genre and platform.
What do I receive?
A written audit report covering opening conversion strength, genre clarity, positioning risks, platform signals, and a clear launch recommendation.
How long does it take?
Delivery within 7 business days.
Not sure whether your story needs revision, repositioning, or a different path entirely?
Start with a diagnostic. Most authors discover the answer changes everything.