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Frequently asked questions
What Novel Maestro actually does
What's the difference between Maestro's First Take, the Developmental Report and the diagnostics?
What are the fourteen diagnostics?
What is the Looking Glass?
What if it misreads my book?
Does it do line editing, grammar or proofreading?
Does it check facts or research?
Will it work on an experimental or unconventional novel?
How it compares
Why not just use ChatGPT or Claude?
Is this like ProWritingAid or Grammarly?
Where can I see a detailed feature comparison?
Getting started
What is Novel Maestro?
Do I need a finished manuscript?
What file formats can I upload?
What happens if my upload fails or my file isn't supported?
What happens if I upload a new manuscript into an existing project?
Is there a word limit?
How long does the read take?
Do I need to prepare the manuscript first?
What genres does it handle?
Does it work for memoir, non-fiction or screenplays?
What language does my manuscript need to be in?
Can I use Novel Maestro on my phone or tablet?
Can I see an example before I sign up?
What if it misreads my book?
What if my novel is part of a series?
Your free read
What exactly do I get for free?
Is it really free? Do I need a card?
Is it a sample, or the whole book?
How many free reads do I get?
What counts as a read?
How many novels can I work on?
What isn't included?
Can I keep writing in Novel Maestro without paying?
Can I export my First Take?
Plans and billing
How does pricing work?
Is this a monthly subscription?
Novel Maestro is in beta — what does that mean for me?
How do access codes and gift vouchers work?
Can I buy an analysis for someone else?
Do you offer refunds?
Is there a limit on re-reads?
Can I upgrade my plan later?
How is this different from hiring a human developmental editor?
How long do I keep access to my paid report?
Do words deleted count against a limit?
Do you offer discounts?
Account and support
How do I reset my password?
Can I change my email address?
How do I contact support?
Where are my past projects saved?
Can I get my data out?
Can I use British or American spelling?
Can I change the look of the app?
How do I stop the newsletter?
How do I delete my account?
Can I suggest a feature?
Revising
Can I edit directly in Novel Maestro?
Do My Tasks adapt as I work?
Can I export my revised manuscript?
What happens to my previous drafts?
If I correct Novel Maestro's reading, does my First Take get rewritten?
How many Workshop sessions do I get?
Will it tell me when I'm done?
How do I tackle subplots?
Can I share my workspace with a beta reader?
What are Beta Reader reports?
Trusting the read
How do I know it actually read my book?
What if I disagree with a finding?
Will it make my novel formulaic?
Is it just going to tell me what I want to hear?
What happens if the analysis goes wrong?
How accurate is it?
Does it replace a human editor?
AI, authorship and your rights
Does Novel Maestro write my novel?
Do I own my manuscript and everything in it?
Do I have to tell an agent or publisher that I used it?
Are you training models on my work?
Which AI models do you use?
Privacy and your manuscript
Is my manuscript safe?
Who can see my work?
What exactly happens when I delete my account?
Can I permanently delete my data?
Where can I read the full privacy policy?
Is my connection secure?
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