book-publication-ops

name	book-publication-ops
description	Research, format, review, and package books for ebook and print publication. Use when preparing a manuscript for KDP or similar platforms, building a source-document conversion matrix, auditing compiled manuscripts, generating EPUB/PDF/cover specs, staging AI review lanes, or assembling upload-ready publication packets.

Book Publication Ops

Overview

Use this skill to turn one canonical manuscript into research-backed, format-validated publication assets. Keep the source document stable, generate platform-specific outputs from it, and treat upload as the last step rather than the first.

Workflow

1. Lock the publication contract.

• Capture target platforms, formats, trim targets, art scope, budget, and launch order.
• Default to ebook first, print second when budget or cover readiness is uncertain.

2. Establish the source-of-truth model.

• Use one canonical manuscript plus explicit metadata and output folders.
• Read references/source-model.md.

3. Research current platform rules before formatting.

• Prefer official platform docs over memory.
• Use arXiv only for typography, accessibility, and reading-experience context, not for platform acceptance rules.
• For arXiv discovery, use the AetherBrowser ArXiv lane first:
  • python C:\Users\issda\SCBE-AETHERMOORE\scripts\system\browser_chain_dispatcher.py --domain arxiv.org --task research --engine playwriter
  • python C:\Users\issda\SCBE-AETHERMOORE\scripts\system\playwriter_lane_runner.py --session 1 --task title --url "<arxiv search or abs url>"
  • python C:\Users\issda\SCBE-AETHERMOORE\scripts\system\playwriter_lane_runner.py --session 1 --task snapshot --url "<arxiv search or abs url>"
• If the browser lane is blocked, fall back to standard fetch or official docs.
• Read references/platform-research.md and references/toolchain.md.

4. Build the conversion matrix.

• Decide how the source document becomes each target artifact:
  • reflowable ebook
  • print interior PDF
  • review DOCX or markdown packet
  • cover brief pack
• Avoid fixed-layout unless the whole book truly requires it.
• If the repo already contains a publication builder, prefer it before introducing a generic converter.

5. Audit the manuscript before export.

• Run scripts/manuscript_audit.py on compiled manuscripts before spending time on art or upload.
• Use the report to catch duplicate chapter numbers, compile notes, and meta leakage.

6. Produce publication assets.

• Generate:
  • ebook package
  • print package
  • review packet
  • upload packet skeleton

7. Run review lanes.

• Use device/format QA and reader-perspective QA separately.
• Read references/review-lanes.md.

8. Lock text before expanding art scope.

• Treat cover art as required for publishing.
• Treat interior ornaments, illustrated inserts, and deluxe touches as optional until text is stable.
• Read references/cover-art.md.

9. Build the upload packet.

• Collect metadata, keywords, categories, pricing sheet, rights, and final file paths.
• Keep upload automation behind a human confirmation step.

10. Publish last.

• Use browser automation only after the packet is stable and verified.
• If the run is long-lived or artifact-heavy, keep admin outputs and backups explicit.
• Read references/admin-lane.md.

Quick Start

Audit a compiled manuscript:

python C:\Users\issda\.codex\skills\book-publication-ops\scripts\manuscript_audit.py `
  --input C:\path\to\compiled-manuscript.md `
  --json-out C:\path\to\artifacts\publication\manuscript_audit.json

If the repo is SCBE-AETHERMOORE and the existing KDP builder is present, use it first:

cd C:\Users\issda\SCBE-AETHERMOORE
python content\book\build_kdp.py

Aethermoor Rule

For Aethermoor or The Six Tongues Protocol work:

• keep the world magic-first
• keep system structure legible without flattening wonder
• prefer artifact, ritual, and motif language over generic UI metaphors
• treat ravens, roots, flowers, crystal, witness, and six-tongue geometry as reusable packaging motifs

Read references/cover-art.md before generating book art for Polly, Aria, Alexander, or related world packaging.

References

• references/source-model.md

  • Read first when setting up the canonical manuscript and output folders.

• references/platform-research.md

  • Read when verifying current KDP or adjacent platform requirements and when gathering official links.

• references/toolchain.md

  • Read when choosing between Pandoc, Sigil, Scribus, Kindle Previewer, Adobe, or hybrid workflows.

• references/review-lanes.md

  • Read when assigning AI reviewer personalities, device QA lanes, and acceptance criteria.

• references/cover-art.md

  • Read when creating cover briefs, ornament packs, motif sheets, and Aethermoor-specific art prompts.

• references/admin-lane.md

  • Read when turning publication work into long-running artifact-backed admin workflows.