Why Manucheck
The problems every self-publishing author hits
And why finding them after publication is the most expensive way to find them.
You find out after you publish
Formatting faults, broken front matter and structural gaps usually surface after your book is already live and reviewed.
Professional editing is slow and expensive
A full developmental edit costs thousands and takes weeks. Most authors skip it and hope for the best.
Metadata is guesswork
Keywords and categories decide whether anyone finds your book, and most authors fill them in during the last five minutes of upload.
Guidelines keep moving
Publishing requirements change. What passed on your last title is not necessarily what passes today.
How the options compare
| Capability | Manucheck | Developmental editor | Do it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Minutes | 2–6 weeks | Hours of manual work |
| Cost per manuscript | From $0 | $1,500–$6,000 | Your time |
| Formatting and structure review | Included | Sometimes | Manual |
| Metadata and keyword guidance | Included | Rarely | Guesswork |
| Copyright / trademark flagging | Included | No | No |
| Repeatable scoring | Every run | No | No |
| Automatic file deletion | 7 days | Unknown | n/a |