Sign in to Author Central with your Amazon account → claim your book → add bio (2–3 sentences), photo, and website. Readers see this when they click your name on Amazon. → authorcentral.amazon.com
📬 Bart next: Set up ARC review campaign once Author Central is live
J2
Create StoryOrigin Account (free)
KDP Medical Journal
ARC platform — readers sign up to review your book for a free copy. Bart will fill the listing once your account is ready. → storyoriginapp.com
📬 Bart next: Upload ARC pitch + journal listing
J3
Create BookSirens Account (free)
KDP Medical Journal
Second ARC platform with a different reader pool — doubles your reach. Target: 15–20 total reviews across both platforms in 30 days. → booksirens.com
📬 Bart next: Submit journal to reviewer pool
J4
Confirm 4×6 Format: Booklet / Cards / Both
4×6 Medical Cards
Two products are ready: (1) 24-page 4×6 KDP booklet and (2) 12-card double-sided card set. Decide which to publish first — or both simultaneously.
J5
Decide: Publish on KDP, IngramSpark, or Both
4×6 Medical Cards
KDP = Amazon only, free, fast. IngramSpark = wider distribution (bookstores, libraries), ~$49 setup fee. Both options can co-exist with different ISBNs.
J6
Select 2–3 T-Shirt Designs to Move Forward
Da Nang T-Shirts
11 designs cataloged: A1–A5 (retro color), B1–B5 (B&W), plus Son Tra Surfer. Pick 2–3 to commission artwork for. Review the design catalog whiteboard tab in the Google Doc.
J7
Confirm T-Shirt Retail Price + Sales Channel
Da Nang T-Shirts
(1) Retail price — Bart recommends $22–28 USD for tourist market. (2) Channel — Etsy (global), local Da Nang market, hotel gift shop, or a combination of all three.
J8
Define KDP Book Series Concept + Audience
KDP Book Series
Bart needs: (1) topic/niche, (2) target reader profile, (3) number of books in series. Browse Amazon Best Sellers for inspiration before deciding. → Amazon Best Sellers
Content calendar is ready. Need either: (a) credentials for Bart to post directly, or (b) confirmation that Jang will post manually from Bart's drafted content.
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Bart's Action Items
Tasks Bart is building or has ready to deliver
B1
Generate 5 Pinterest Pins
KDP Medical Journal
Vertical pins with journal cover + benefit callouts. Ready to build now — waiting on Joe's approval to proceed.
B2
Write Reddit + Facebook Post Templates
KDP Medical Journal
Templates for r/ChronicIllness, r/eldercare, r/Caregiver + Facebook caregiver groups. Ready to build — waiting on approval to proceed.
B3
Write ARC Pitch Copy (StoryOrigin + BookSirens)
KDP Medical Journal
Compelling ARC listing copy for both platforms. Waiting on: Joe creates accounts (J2 + J3).
⏳ Blocked on: J2 (StoryOrigin) + J3 (BookSirens)
B4
Review 4×6 Files + Plan Canva Build + Fix TOC
4×6 Medical Cards
TOC is missing Page 15 (Surgeries/Hospital) — must be fixed before publishing. Waiting on: Joe confirms format (J4).
⏳ Blocked on: J4 (format decision)
B5
Build Sisters Ink English Caption Library (30 captions)
Sisters Ink
30 ready-to-use English captions for Instagram/TikTok. Ready to deliver now — waiting on platform priority confirmation.
B6
Build Sisters Ink 30-Day Content Calendar
Sisters Ink
Full calendar with topics, hooks, format, timing, and hashtag sets. Waiting on: Joe confirms access (J9) + platform decision.