Proof of Usefulness Report

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Analysis completed on 2/15/2026

+596
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents a highly established, global non-profit organization (SCBWI) with immense real-world utility and traction (50+ years, international chapters). However, the submission itself was of poor quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking specific internal metrics. The score reflects the undeniable high value and legacy of the organization, penalized by the lack of effort in the submission and the low technical innovation inherent to the business model.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0
Audience Reach Impact+14.4
Technical Innovation+4.5
Evidence Of Traction+18.0
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+70.15
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+596

Project Details

Project URL
scbwi.org
Description
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, is one of the largest existing organizations for writers and illustrators. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children’s literature, magazines, film, television, and multimedia. Our mission is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books around the world. We accomplish this by fostering a vibrant community of individuals who bring books for young readers to the public including writers, illustrators, translators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers, bloggers, enthusiasts and others. We provide education and support for these individuals and the community through our awards, grants, programs and events. We strive to increase the quality and quantity of children’s books in the marketplace, and act as a consolidated voice for writers and illustrators of children's books worldwide.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline