See how reviewers will read your proposal
Professional assessment for creative proposals, grant applications, and artistic research projects.
Refine analyzes creative proposals, identifying structural weaknesses and helping strengthen the project before submission.
For artistic writing, project descriptions, and creative funding contexts.
Refine focuses on concept, structure, and artistic intent
— not surface editing.
1. Upload Text
2. Evaluation
3. Receive assessment
4. Refine & Submit
What Refine does
Refine is a professional assessment tool that evaluates how your artistic project text reads in institutional and funding contexts.
It does not replace your voice — it clarifies how it reads.
It is designed for: artist statements and artistic positioning texts project descriptions and conceptual frameworks artistic research and practice-based writing funding and development applications across the arts, film, and games Refine applies a consistent professional evaluation framework to: Clarify language and structure without altering artistic intent Strengthen artistic grounding and necessity Align texts with professional and institutional reading practices Deliver a submission-ready text and a clear professional assessment
Who this is for
Refine is designed for: professional artists and artist-researchers master’s and PhD students in artistic research and practice filmmakers and game creators writing project descriptions and conceptual texts anyone whose work requires artistic clarity rather than persuasive pitching It is particularly useful if: your work is read as “unclear”, “too technical”, or “not sufficiently grounded” you are moving between artistic and institutional contexts you need your text to reflect artistic maturity and clear position
Important clearification
Refine evaluates how your text reads, not whether your work is artistically valid or likely to be funded.
It does not replace artistic judgment.
It clarifies how that judgment is communicated in writing.
FAQ
. What is Refine, exactly? Refine is a professional assessment tool that evaluates how artistic project texts read in institutional and funding contexsts. It evaluates existing texts such as: artist statements project descriptions artistic research texts funding and development applications Refine applies a structured evaluation framework to clarify how a text reads in artistic and institutional contexts. It does not generate ideas. It evaluates how ideas are articulated in writing.
. Is this an AI writing tool? Refine uses AI as a delivery mechanism, not as a creative agent or idea generator. It does not: -invent artistic concepts -generate artistic content -propose themes or ideas Refine operates as a standardized professional consultation framework, similar to how an experienced reader would assess a project text within a defined scope.
. Will Refine write the project for me? No. Refine does not write project texts. You must already have a draft text. Refine works only with what you provide. It evaluates structure, clarity, and positioning — it does not take over authorship or creative decision-making.
. Does Refine guarantee funding or acceptance? No. Refine does not guarantee funding or acceptance. Refine does not predict institutional outcomes or funding decisions. It clarifies how your text reads — not how institutions will judge it. Funding decisions depend on: -artistic merit -institutional priorities -context -competition Refine addresses readability and articulation, not results.
. Who is Refine for? Refine is designed for: -professional artists -artist-researchers -master’s and PhD students in artistic disciplines -filmmakers and game creators working with conceptual projects It is especially useful if: feedback has been unclear or contradictory your text feels “almost right” but not fully grounded conceptually your work is read as too technical, too abstract, or insufficiently articulated
. Is Refine suitable for theoretical or academic writing? Refine is designed for practice-based artistic writing. It is not intended for: -purely theoretical papers -scientific research articles -citation-heavy academic texts If your text requires artistic positioning and institutional readability, Refine is appropriate.
. How many revisions are included? Standard assessment include one complete evaluation of your submission: -a refined version of your text -a professional diagnostic assessment This is delivered as a complete report rather than an interactive editing process. Sprint assessment include iterative evaluation over a seven-day period, allowing you to submit revised versions during that time.
. Why doesn't Refine suggest exact wording or fixes? Refine is intentionally non-coaching by design. It evaluates rather than instructs. It identifies: -what works -what is under-articulated -how the text currently reads It does not provide step by step instructions for writing the text. This preserves: -artistic agency -authorship -professional integrity
. Can I use Refine multiple times on the same project? Yes. Refine can be used multiple times on the same project. Each submission is treated as a new, independent consultation. Many users find value in repeating the process: -refining a text -revising it independently -submitting again for a second assessment
. What happens to my project after submission? After submission, your text is handled as follows: -processed only to deliver your assessment -not published or shared -not used to generate ideas or content elsewhere No personal or artistic ownership is transferred. You retain full authorship and ownership of your work.
. Is Refine ethical to us in artistic contexts? Yes. Refine is designed to operate within established artistic and academic standards of authorship and integrity. Refine does not: -fabricate content -misrepresent authorship -replace artistic practice Refine functions as a digital analogue of professional text consultation – a practice already common in artistic and academic contexts.
. What if I disagree with the assessment? That is expected. Refine provides a professional reading, not a definitive truth. You are not required to agree with or follow the assessment. Refine exists to clarify — not to decide for you.
. Can I request a refund? Because Refine delivers a completed digital consultation immediately after submission, refunds are not offered. Please make sure: -you have an existing text -you understand the scope of the service before submitting your project.
. Will Refine be updated or expanded? Yes. Refine will continue to evolve and expand over time. Future versions may include: -additional artistic and research contexts -language support -expanded assessment modes The core principles of Refine will remain unchanged.
Standard Assessment
A one-time professional evaluation
• One structured written assessment focused on clarity, structure, and positioning
• Evaluates artistic intent, internal logic, and institutional readability
• Identifies strengths, structural gaps, and areas for refinement
• Designed for project texts, applications, and artistic statements
• Delivered as a professionally formatted PDF report
1490 NOK — one-time fee
Includes a written professional assessment (PDF)
Recommended as a first-point assessment for new projects
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Sprint Assessment
Iterative refinement over time
• Professional assessment across multiple project revisions
• Focuses on development, coherence, and decision-making over time
• Tracks changes, priorities, and structural evolution
• Designed for ongoing project development and complex applications
• Delivered as professionally formatted PDF reports per iteration
4500 NOK — 7-day refinement sprint
Includes mulitiple structured assessments (PDF)
Sprint is not intended as a first-point assessment. For an initial evaluation, the Standard Assessment is recommended.
Recommended for ongoing projects that have already undergone an initial assessment.