Publish readiness tools help you spot gaps and complete metadata before uploading your book to stores.
What you will learn
- Dashboard and readiness score
- Manuscript Analyzer
- Publishing Assistant
- Cover Review
Dashboard
Location: Sidebar → Dashboard
Summary panel:
- Publishing Readiness Score — overall publish readiness percentage
- Manuscript and cover sub-scores
- Word count, chapter count, last edited
- Recent export history
Manuscript Analyzer (Analyze)
Location: Sidebar → Analyze
- Book health score
- Pacing analysis (chapter lengths)
- Repeated word and phrase detection
- Readability tips
Publishing Assistant (Publish)
Location: Sidebar → Publish
Publish checklist and AI-assisted metadata suggestions:
- Subtitle suggestions
- Book description (blurb)
- Keyword and category suggestions
- Missing field warnings (ISBN, description, cover…)
AI requirement
AI suggestions require a valid OpenAI API key in Settings.
Cover Review
Location: Sidebar → Cover
Upload a cover image or pick from assets. The system analyzes:
- Contrast and readability
- Visibility at small thumbnail size
- Alignment with Amazon/KDP cover guidelines
Next steps