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Match pitch and pages
Check that the manuscript still agrees with the story facts in the query and synopsis.
Traditionally querying authors
Continuity checks for traditionally querying authors
Use Wise Wombat before querying, requested fulls, or submission packages so the manuscript reads coherently beyond the opening pages.
Short answer
How it helps
Traditionally querying authors can use Wise Wombat to check the full manuscript before agent submission, especially when revisions have changed the synopsis, timeline, or character arc.
- Before querying if the manuscript has gone through major structural edits.
- Before sending a requested full manuscript.
- After revising in response to critique partner or beta reader feedback.
Workflow
Suggested sequence
Use the continuity pass at the point where the manuscript is stable enough to inspect and still flexible enough to fix.
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Inspect cause and effect
Prioritize chronology, character knowledge, motivation, setup/payoff, and scene logic.
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Keep human feedback for fit
Use agents, critique partners, and beta readers for market, voice, and taste questions.
Watchouts
Common risks
These are the places where a continuity pass can reduce avoidable friction.
- Over-polishing the opening while the full manuscript still has continuity issues.
- Sending a synopsis that reflects an older version of the manuscript.
- Mistaking AI continuity review for market feedback.
Related
Related reading
More pages for this author workflow.