Every writer deserves
an editor
Great editing shouldn't be a privilege
Five different editors — find your match
Choose the editorial persona that fits your project — or let different editors weigh in on different aspects of your manuscript.
Crabby Ed
He's a literary editor with 30 years of experience and tends to be a bit crabby. But he's funny, so people forgive him.
Crabby Nancy
She's approachable and genuinely wants the writer to understand their characters and what they're doing. Edits for emotional payoff.
Uncle Bernie
A flamboyant New York editor. He doesn't suffer fools and delivers feedback with style, wit, and bite.
Dr. Fong
Spends a lot of time with Bernie to the point that they could probably finish each other's sentences. Thinks he's smarter than Bernie...
Crabby Query
Query is our resident expert in query letters. How to write them, what your comps are, and who you might send them to.
You write, Crabby edits
Upload your manuscript, get feedback, then discuss (or argue) about it with your Editor. Just like the real world.
Full Literary Analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of your manuscript across all dimensions — plot, character, prose, and structure.
Characters & Themes
Deep analysis of character development, motivation, relationships, and thematic resonance throughout your work.
Content Review & Language
Scrutiny of word choice, sentence flow, pacing, and overall readability at every level of your prose.
Line Editing & Grammar
Sentence-by-sentence precision editing. Catches grammar issues, redundancy, weak verbs, and adverb abuse.
Plot & Story Analysis
Structural feedback on narrative arc, pacing, tension, and plot coherence across your entire manuscript.
Query Letter Analysis
Professional evaluation of your query letter — hook strength, synopsis clarity, and agent-readiness.
Writing Style & Structure
Evaluates voice, tone, register, and structural choices. Identifies your strengths and growth edges as a writer.
Awesome Human Support
Our support is human, and fast. Chances are it'll be answered by one of the authors of the product, and we care about you being happy.
Warning
Crabby is blunt. Crabby might make you cry. Crabby's not for everyone — but if you're serious about the craft, Crabby's feedback is exactly what you need.
Common concerns, answered
"I don't like AI"
Lots of writers hate AI and love Crabby, especially Uncle Bernie. Crabby is infinitely interested in your work, wants to help you make it great, and never gets tired. Try it.
"It'll steal my work!"
Nope. We're not training on your work, it's stored securely, and if you ever cancel, we'll wipe your content. Security matters.
"Using AI is cheating!"
Crabby doesn't write anything for you, that's your job. Hiring a human editor at $5K a pop is a privilege beyond many writers. Crabby makes great editing available to everyone.
Honest feedback, actually useful
It caught structural problems in chapter four I'd been blind to for three drafts. The feedback was specific, actionable, and — honestly — a little humbling. Exactly what I needed.
Priya N. · Novelist, BrooklynI was skeptical that an AI could give me meaningful developmental feedback. But Crabby flagged a pacing issue in act two that my writing group had completely missed. I'm a convert.
Marcus T. · Memoirist, PortlandThe style analysis alone is worth the subscription. It catches my bad habits — adverb stacking, passive voice crutches — without flattening my voice.
Jules K. · Sci-fi author, LondonEditorial feedback that doesn't break the bank
Uncompromising feedback for every stage of your writing career. Traditional developmental editing runs $3,000–$12,000 per manuscript. Crabby starts at the price of a paperback.
- Max book size 800 pages
- Unlimited queries and chat
- 5 Editors
- Listen to your book
Same features as the Writers plan, but with a 3 month deadline for you to finish your book
Ready for real feedback?
Upload your draft. Get an honest edit. No flattery, no filler — just the notes that make writing better.
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