The Problem (Pain Intensity: 6/10)
Did you know “He trudged” is 10x more powerful than “He walked slowly”?
- Weak verbs (is, has, get) + adverbs create bland sentences
- Grammarly catches grammar errors but ignores verb strength
- Even knowing good verbs, it’s hard to recall context-appropriate alternatives
- Manual editing is time-consuming and inconsistent
- Lack of specific feedback on writing style improvement
A daily pain for content writers, bloggers, and copywriters.
Target Market
- Primary Market: GLOBAL
- Target Segment: Content writers, novelists, bloggers, copywriters, students
- Estimated TAM: Niche segment of the writing tools market
The writing tools market is competitive, but specialized features enable differentiation.
What is Verb Strength Writing Enhancer?
Verb Strength Writing Enhancer detects weak verb+adverb combinations and suggests contextually appropriate powerful verbs.
Core Features
- Weak Verb Detection: Highlight patterns like “ran quickly”
- Strong Verb Suggestions: Offer alternatives like “sprinted”, “dashed”, “bolted”
- Context Awareness: Recommend verbs matching sentence tone
- Before/After Comparison: Visual comparison of original vs improved
- Learning Mode: Explain “why this verb is stronger”
Differentiated Approach
❌ Grammarly: Grammar errors → Fix
✅ Our tool: Weak verbs → Upgrade to powerful verbs
Competitive Analysis
| Competitor | Price | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | $12/mo | Grammar-focused, ignores verb strength |
| ProWritingAid | $20/mo | General purpose, not verb-specialized |
| Hemingway Editor | $20 one-time | Warns passive voice/adverbs, doesn’t suggest alternatives |
| WordTune | $10/mo | Sentence rewriting, not verb-specialized |
Differentiation: Existing tools focus on “grammar correction”. We focus on “verb strengthening” as a single purpose to deliver best results.
MVP Development
- Estimated Timeline: 4 weeks
- Complexity: MEDIUM
- Tech Fit Score: 8/10
Recommended Stack
Backend: Node.js/Python
AI: Claude/GPT-4 API
Frontend: React (Chrome Extension or Web App)
NLP: spaCy (verb/adverb POS tagging)
Storage: PostgreSQL (user history)
MVP Scope
- Text input/paste
- Weak verb+adverb pattern detection
- 3 strong verb suggestions
- Before/After preview
- Copy to clipboard
Revenue Model
- Model: FREEMIUM
- Pricing:
- Free: 10 analyses/day
- Pro: $5/mo (unlimited analyses, browser extension)
- API: Usage-based (for developers)
- MRR 6-month estimate: $1,500
- MRR 12-month estimate: $6,000
Risk Analysis
| Risk | Level | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | LOW | LLM API + NLP are proven technologies |
| Market | MEDIUM | Niche market, target writer communities |
| Execution | LOW | 4-week MVP, clear scope |
Recommended For
- Content writers wanting to improve writing quality
- Developers wanting to build NLP/LLM API projects
- Indie makers seeking specialized niche SaaS experience
- Those wanting to target writer communities on ProductHunt
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