Each pending action includes full directions, a direct link, a notes field, and a button to mark done and notify Bart.
| # | Action · Directions · Link | Project | Notes | Status | Bart's Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paste KDP description + keywords into both listings |
KDP Journal | ✓ Done | Generate Pinterest pins + write Reddit/Facebook templates | |
| 2 | Update KDP categories: Health > Diseases / Aging / Personal Health |
KDP Journal | ✓ Done | Write ARC pitch copy for StoryOrigin + BookSirens | |
| 3 |
Build your Author Central page
Sign in at authorcentral.amazon.com → Add a book → search your journal title → claim it → add a short bio, photo, and website. Readers see this when they click your author name on Amazon.
Open Author Central →
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KDP Journal | Set up ARC review campaign + submit journal to BookSirens reviewer pool | ||
| 4 |
Create a free StoryOrigin account
StoryOrigin lets readers request a free copy in exchange for a review (ARC). Sign up free → Bart fills in the listing and pitch text. Target: 15-20 reviews within 30 days.
Open StoryOrigin →
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KDP Journal | Upload ARC pitch + journal listing to StoryOrigin | ||
| 5 |
Create a free BookSirens account
Another ARC platform with a different reader pool. Sign up free at booksirens.com → add your book → submit to reviewer community. Pairs with StoryOrigin for maximum review coverage.
Open BookSirens →
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KDP Journal | Submit journal to BookSirens reviewer pool | ||
| 6 | Upload 4x6 PDFs to Google Drive |
4x6 Cards | ✓ Done | TOC fixed + crop marks added ✓ | |
| 7 |
Confirm which 4x6 products to publish: booklet / cards / both
Two products ready: (1) 24-page 4x6 KDP booklet and (2) 12-card double-sided card set with 7 vendor variants. Decide which to publish first — or both together.
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4x6 Cards | Build listing copy + keywords for confirmed format | ||
| 8 |
Decide: publish 4x6 booklet on KDP, IngramSpark, or both
KDP = Amazon only, free, fast. IngramSpark = wider distribution (bookstores, libraries, international), ~$49 fee. Both is possible. Enter your decision in Notes.
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4x6 Cards | Write listing description + keywords for chosen platform | ||
| 9 |
Select 2-3 Da Nang T-shirt designs to move forward with
10 designs cataloged: A1–A5 retro (70s/80s), B1–B5 modern B&W. Pick your top 2-3. Note your selections below — Bart will draft artwork briefs and contact Danang Custom Print.
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Da Nang Shirts | Draft artwork briefs + contact script for Danang Custom Print | ||
| 10 |
Confirm T-shirt retail price and sales channel
Two decisions: (1) Retail price (recommended $22-28 USD / ~550k-700k VND). (2) Sales channel — Etsy, local Da Nang market, hotel gift shops, or combination. Enter decisions in Notes.
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Da Nang Shirts | Write Etsy listing copy + set up chosen sales channel | ||
| 11 |
Confirm Sisters Ink Instagram/TikTok posting access
Content calendar fully built. Bart needs either: (a) login credentials to schedule posts directly, or (b) confirmation you will post manually. Confirm with Sisters Ink owners and note below.
Sisters Ink Instagram →
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Sisters Ink | Build full content calendar + DM booking templates | ||
| 12 |
Define the KDP Book Series concept and target audience
Bart needs: (1) Topic/niche, (2) Target reader profile, (3) Number of books planned. Browse Amazon Best Sellers for ideas and enter your direction in Notes.
Browse KDP Best Sellers →
|
KDP Book Series | Research category + draft series concept + first title plan |
| # | Action | Project | Link | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paste KDP description + keywords | KDP Journal | KDP Bookshelf | ✓ Done |
| 2 | Update KDP categories | KDP Journal | KDP Bookshelf | ✓ Done |
| 3 | Build Author Central page | KDP Journal | Author Central | Critical |
| 4 | Select 2-3 T-shirt designs | Da Nang Shirts | — | High |
| 5 | Confirm Sisters Ink posting access | Sisters Ink | High | |
| 6 | Upload 4x6 PDFs to Google Drive | 4x6 Cards | Google Drive | ✓ Done |
| Access Needed | Why | Workaround | How to Grant | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive folder | Store + access all project PDFs | Files in workspace only | Share folder with JoesBart3@gmail.com | High |
| Instagram / TikTok (Sisters Ink) | Schedule + post without manual step | Bart drafts, Joe posts manually | Meta Business Suite → partner access | High |
| KDP account read access | Monitor listing performance | Joe reports manually | KDP Account Settings | Medium |
| Cloudflare Pages | Deploy + update Command Center | — | API token created ✓ | ✓ Granted |