Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the manuscript review. Not here? Email us.

About the review

Who reads my manuscript?

A panel of specialist AI editors, matched to your genre, each briefed on one dimension of craft: technical quality, structure, voice and engagement, or market readiness. A Senior Editor, Hartley, which is also an AI, consolidates their notes into one report. No human editor reads your report before you do.

Can AI give useful editorial feedback?

It can give a structured, specific first read: where the pacing sags, where a setup never pays off, where the prose is overwritten. It can also be wrong. Treat the report as a prompt to look closely at your own pages, not as a verdict. It is not a replacement for a human editor and it cannot tell you whether your book will sell.

What do I receive?

A consolidated report with a priority fix list, which you can read online in your dashboard or download as a PDF.

How long does it take?

The review runs automatically once your payment clears, and we email you when your report is ready. Longer manuscripts take longer.

What genres do you accept?

Fiction and non-fiction across a wide range of genres. You choose your genre on the submission form, and the panel is matched to it.

What file types can I upload?

Word (.docx) and PDF files, up to 50 MB.

Rights and privacy

Who owns my book?

You do, completely. We charge a fee for a review. We take no rights, no royalties and no ownership of your work.

What happens to my manuscript?

It is stored privately so we can run and deliver your review. It is sent to AI providers only to produce your report. We do not share or sell it, and we do not use it to train AI models. You can ask us to delete it at any time by emailing info@wildheartspublishing.com.au. Read the privacy policy for the full detail.

Prices and refunds

What does it cost?

A single editor review is $20 AUD, a full panel review is $149 AUD, and series reviews start at $249 AUD for two to three books. See the pricing page for every review type.

Are prices in Australian dollars?

Yes. Payment is taken in AUD through Stripe, whichever country you are in.

What if my review fails or the report is not delivered?

If our system cannot deliver your report, you are entitled to a full refund. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply as well. See the refund policy for how change-of-mind requests work and how to ask for a refund.

Other services

Do you format, design covers or distribute books?

Not as an online package. If you want to ask what is possible, email info@wildheartspublishing.com.au and we will tell you plainly, in writing, before you pay anything.

Is Wild Hearts Publishing a vanity press?

No. It is a fee-for-service platform. We sell a manuscript review for a fixed fee and take no rights and no royalties.

See the pricing page, the refund policy and the privacy policy.