Get comprehensive creative writing feedback
One click adds 40 targeted comments covering craft, pacing, character, dialogue, and prose. Comments only, no AI rewrites of your voice.
Get comprehensive creative writing feedback
River's Creative Writing Comments tool adds 40 comprehensive craft-focused comments to your fiction or creative nonfiction. One click and the AI analyzes your writing for pacing, character development, dialogue, show-don't-tell, prose style, and more. You get targeted feedback comments without any AI rewriting your work. Within minutes, you have detailed editorial feedback covering all major craft elements. Perfect for creative writers who want professional-level critique without changing their voice.
Unlike tools that rewrite your prose, we add only comments. The AI identifies craft issues (telling instead of showing, weak verbs, repetitive words, passive voice, dialogue problems, pacing issues) and marks them with specific, actionable feedback. Your original writing stays untouched. You decide what to revise and how. This is editorial feedback, not AI ghostwriting. You get the insights of a skilled editor while maintaining complete control over your words.
This tool is perfect for fiction writers, memoirists, and creative nonfiction authors at any level. Use it for comprehensive revision feedback on stories, chapters, or essay drafts. Use it to get objective feedback when you don't have a critique group. Great for learning craft by seeing how professional editors think about prose. Use it between critique partners to catch issues before sharing work. The 40 comments cover everything you need to strengthen your writing.
What Professional Editorial Feedback Covers
Comprehensive fiction editing addresses multiple craft elements simultaneously. Editors look at story-level issues (pacing, character arc, conflict), scene-level issues (show-don't-tell, dialogue effectiveness, sensory detail), and line-level issues (word choice, sentence variety, prose rhythm). Weak manuscripts often have problems at all three levels. Strong manuscripts nail the big picture but need line-level polish. The best feedback identifies what's working alongside what needs revision. You need to know your strengths to preserve them while fixing weaknesses.
Professional editors focus on craft, not personal preference. They don't rewrite in their own voice. They identify where craft techniques falter and suggest solutions while respecting your voice. Good feedback is specific. Not 'this scene drags' but 'this scene has three pages of backstory explanation that stops forward momentum.' Not 'the dialogue is weak' but 'the dialogue all sounds the same across different characters.' Specific feedback you can act on is worth more than vague impressions or heavy-handed rewrites.
The most valuable editing finds patterns, not isolated errors. If an editor catches that you tell emotions in every scene, that's more useful than fixing one instance. If they notice you start every paragraph with character name and pronoun, that awareness helps you strengthen your entire manuscript. Pattern recognition requires reading enough of your work to see habits. That's why comprehensive feedback on full scenes or chapters is more valuable than quick reads of opening pages. You learn your craft tendencies, not just how to fix one paragraph.
What You Get
40 comprehensive comments covering all major creative writing craft elements
Feedback on pacing, character, dialogue, prose style, and show-don't-tell
Comments only (no AI rewriting your work)
Specific, actionable suggestions respecting your voice and style
Professional editorial feedback without waiting for human critique partners
How It Works
- 1Paste your writingCopy 500-3000 words of creative fiction, memoir, or narrative nonfiction
- 2AI adds 40 commentsOur AI analyzes your work and adds comprehensive craft feedback in 5-10 minutes
- 3Review all feedbackRead through comments identifying craft issues and opportunities
- 4Revise in your voiceMake changes based on feedback, keeping your unique style and voice
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this rewrite my work or just add comments?
Only comments. The AI never changes your actual words. It adds inline comments identifying craft issues and suggesting improvements. You remain in complete control of your writing. You decide which feedback to use and how to implement it. Think of it like track changes comments from an editor, not ghostwriting. Your voice stays yours. You get the guidance to strengthen it.
What craft elements does this cover?
Comprehensive creative writing craft: show-don't-tell, passive voice, weak verbs and adverbs, repetitive words, dialogue tags and attribution, character voice consistency, pacing and momentum, scene structure, sensory details, emotional depth, prose rhythm, opening hooks, and more. The AI identifies issues across all major craft categories. You get feedback similar to what a professional editor or experienced critique group would provide.
Is 40 comments too many?
It depends on your writing. Strong writing might get 40 comments that are mostly 'this works well' or minor polish. Rough drafts get 40 comments identifying more significant issues. Either way, you get comprehensive feedback. You don't have to fix everything at once. Prioritize the most important craft issues first. The comments help you see what matters most for revision. Think of it as thorough editorial feedback, not overwhelming criticism.
Will the feedback respect my genre and style?
The AI adapts to your writing. Literary fiction feedback differs from thriller feedback. Lyrical prose gets different comments than spare prose. However, fundamental craft applies across genres (show important moments, use strong verbs, develop distinct character voices). If feedback feels wrong for your style, ignore it. You know your artistic goals. Use feedback that serves your vision. The tool provides professional editorial perspective. You make final decisions.
Can I use this multiple times on different sections?
Absolutely! Get feedback on different chapters, different drafts, or different stories. Use it as often as you want. Some writers run every chapter through for comprehensive feedback. Others use it on problem scenes. The more you use it, the better you'll understand your craft patterns. You'll start recognizing and fixing issues in your own drafting. The feedback teaches craft, not just fixes individual passages.
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