Everything you need to know about Crabby Editor
Crabby is part of Maclawran LLC. We believe that great editing shouldn't restricted to those able to pay thousands for the privilege.
Crabby Editor is an experiment in editorial feedback. Can we create something that gets close to the old fashioned relationship an author had with their editor? Crabby provides comprehensive analysis of your manuscript including plot structure, character development, writing style, grammar, and more.
Unlike AI writing generators, Crabby doesn't write your book for you — that's your job. Crabby is an editor, not a ghostwriter. It provides detailed feedback, catches inconsistencies, analyzes your story structure, and helps you improve your craft. Think of it as having a professional editor available 24/7 at a fraction of the cost.
That would probably work fine if you were an editor already, and knew what editing parameters to look for. Crabby knows about multiple different kinds of editing and you can just choose. Next is the "context problem" — large queries like books tend to lose context and the result isn't as good. Finally our editors are engaging, like real editors.
Yes. Your words are safe with us. They won't be used for AI training, they're only accessed by you, and if you choose to delete your account all your data is instantly deleted.
We've watched people use Crabby for a while now. They start impressed with the results but don't engage. Once they start engaging, something close to magic happens. A relationship begins to form. Then they love Crabby.
Crabby offers comprehensive literary analysis including:
Yes, in a "Lou Grant" sort of way. We've discovered Crabby's a softie under a prickly exterior. You're likely to find he's more supportive than harsh.
Getting started is simple:
You can be editing in less than 2 minutes.
Absolutely! Crabby is built for in-depth discussions about your book, characters, plot, and writing choices. You can ask questions, get clarification on feedback, and explore different approaches to your story. It's like having an editor you can talk to any time.
Crabby offers two plans:
Both plans are significantly more affordable than traditional editing services, which can cost thousands of dollars.
Yes, but subject to fair use and anti-abuse provisions set out here. The provisions are sensible; if you try to edit 1000 manuscripts, you'll probably get slowed down. Resell crabby's work via another site? Your account is likely to get banned.
Yes, Crabby can analyze fiction across all genres including literary fiction, romance, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and more. The feedback is tailored to your specific genre and writing style.
Yes! Crabby includes a built-in text-to-speech reader so you can hear how your words sound when spoken. This is incredibly helpful for catching awkward phrasing and improving dialogue.
Crabby includes a writing streak tracker that counts how many days in a row you show up to write. Don't break the chain! This simple gamification helps build consistent writing habits.
We want Crabby to be the best editor in the world, so you'll get support directly from the creators of the tool. We respond quickly and take your feedback seriously to continuously improve the platform.
We get it. Reach out to support@crabbyed.com and we can work something out. Access to great editing shouldn't be a privilege
Yes, you can delete your account at any time. While logged in, click on billing, cancel your subscription, which remains active until your renewal date, then click Delete Account. Deleting an account is instant and irreversible.
We're here to help! Contact us at ed@crabbyed.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.