EVALUATION PROTOCOL

The Bestseller Algorithm™

A proprietary evaluation system that scores every manuscript against structural, cognitive, and market criteria associated with bestseller performance.

CONCEPT STRUCTURE INSIGHT AUTHORITY MARKET EXECUTION POLISH 9.0 AVG SCORE
COMPOSITE EVALUATION

Score & Benchmark

AVERAGE CLIENT SCORE
0.0 / 10

Scored using the same 7-criteria weighted model.

NYT BESTSELLER BENCHMARK AVG
8.6 / 10

Both scored using the same criteria.

NO MANUSCRIPT EXITS BELOW THRESHOLD

WEIGHTED EVALUATION MATRIX

The 7 Criteria

Each dimension is independently scored and weighted. No subjectivity. No shortcuts.

1. Conceptual Signal Strength
20% 9.4
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Clarity of core thesis
  • Distinctiveness in category
  • One-sentence summary viability
  • Speed of hook engagement
CORE PRINCIPLE
Bestsellers win attention before they earn trust.
2. Structural Integrity & Flow
20% 9.3
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Logical sequencing
  • Chapter-to-chapter continuity
  • Low redundancy
  • Scaffolding and progressive disclosure
CORE PRINCIPLE
Readers don't finish books that leak orientation.
3. Insight Density per Page
15% 9.1
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Insight-to-filler ratio
  • Compression efficiency
  • Actionable moments per chapter
  • Respect for reader intelligence
CORE PRINCIPLE
Modern non-fiction competes with feeds and tools.
4. Reader Trust & Authority
15% 9.0
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Credible reasoning chains
  • Internal consistency
  • Evidence framing quality
  • Absence of hype or vagueness
CORE PRINCIPLE
Authority is constructed, not declared.
5. Market Resonance & Category Fit
15% 9.2
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Category alignment
  • Familiarity without imitation
  • Target reader clarity
  • Shelf compatibility
CORE PRINCIPLE
Great books fail if they confuse the shelf.
6. Execution Leverage & Shareability
10% 9.0
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Quotability of key passages
  • Teachability of frameworks
  • Conceptual artifacts (models, diagrams)
  • Word-of-mouth potential
CORE PRINCIPLE
Bestsellers propagate themselves.
7. Finish Quality & Polish
5% 9.4
WHAT IT MEASURES
  • Language precision
  • Clean editing throughout
  • Consistent tone and register
  • Absence of amateur signals
CORE PRINCIPLE
Small flaws erode big claims.
SCORING FRAMEWORK

Interpretation Scale

9.0 – 10.0
Bestseller-grade execution
8.0 – 8.9
Strong market contender
7.0 – 7.9
Solid but structurally limited
< 7.0
Conceptually viable, execution-constrained
PRODUCTION INTEGRATION

How It Works in the Pipeline

The BSA operates at Stage 5 of the Life Engine's 5-stage production process, functioning as the final quality gate before any manuscript is cleared for release.

1
Concept Architecture
Core thesis extraction and structural blueprint
2
Deep Writing
Full manuscript development and iterative drafting
3
Precision Editing
Structural and line-level refinement
4
Production Design
Cover design, typesetting, and format preparation
5
BSA Evaluation & Release Gate
Iterative scoring against all 7 criteria. Final gate prevents substandard release.

Revision at company cost. If a manuscript scores below the release threshold at Stage 5, it is returned for targeted revision at no additional cost to the client. The BSA score must clear the benchmark before the book is approved for market release.

READY TO BUILD

Initiate the Engine

INITIATE THE ENGINE

Selective intake. Serious projects only.