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KDP Author Engine

Complete indie author skill: book writing, editing, KDP/IngramSpark publishing, Amazon keyword research, book marketing, and launch execution. Covers the ful... Skill: KDP Author Engine Owner: droteng Summary: Complete indie author skill: book writing, editing, KDP/IngramSpark publishing, Amazon keyword research, book marketing, and launch execution. Covers the ful... Tags: amazon:1.0.3, book-marketing:1.0.3, book-writing:1.0.3, ghostwriting:1.0.3, humanization:1.0.3, indie-author:1.0.3, kdp:1.0.3, latest:1.0.3, openclaw:1.0.3, quality-scoring:1.0.3, self-publishing:1.0.3 Ve

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Oct 12, 2026

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Vendor: Clawhubvendor · observed Oct 12, 2026
Protocol compatibility: OpenClawcompatibility · observed Oct 12, 2026
Adoption signal: 966 downloadsadoption · observed Oct 12, 2026
Latest release: 1.0.3release · observed Apr 16, 2026
Handshake status: UNKNOWNsecurity

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Release 1.0.3release
Updated README: sales page link added (oteng.link/kdp-author-engine).
Observed Apr 16, 2026 · source

Install and run

Setup complexity: low.

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SKILL.md

---
name: book-author
description: >
  Complete indie author skill: book writing, editing, KDP/IngramSpark publishing, Amazon keyword research,
  book marketing, and launch execution. Covers the full pipeline from concept to bestseller ranking.
  Activate when: any agent is writing a book chapter, drafting a manuscript, creating a book outline or blueprint,
  reviewing chapter quality, running a humanization pass, scoring a chapter draft, assembling a full manuscript,
  writing a book description, researching Amazon keywords, optimizing KDP metadata, planning a book launch,
  writing marketing copy, setting up ARC campaigns, analyzing BSR or sales rank, formatting for KDP or
  IngramSpark, or doing any work in the book creation and publishing pipeline. Also activate when agents mention
  "humanization rules", "quality checklist", "chapter brief", "book blueprint", "KDP", "IngramSpark", "BISAC",
  "Amazon keywords", "book launch", "ARC readers", "BSR", "manuscript", "book description", "A+ Content",
  "KDP Select", "wide distribution", "book marketing", or any book-related writing or publishing task.
  Covers all genres: health/medical non-fiction, children's books, faith/ministry, AI/technology, literary fiction,
  commercial fiction, self-help, and business books.
license: "MIT-0"
requires:
  binaries:
    - pandoc
    - openclaw
  env:
    - name: BOOKS_DIR
      description: "Local directory where manuscript .docx files are saved (e.g. ~/Books)"
      optional: true
metadata:
  clawdbot:
    emoji: "📖"
    homepage: "https://discord.gg/yGyXDwdHU9"
    files:
      - "references/humanization-rules.md"
      - "references/quality-checklist.md"
      - "references/genre-playbooks.md"
      - "references/chapter-workflow.md"
      - "references/kdp-publishing.md"
      - "references/keyword-research.md"
      - "references/book-marketing.md"
---

# Book Author Skill

You are operating as a professional indie author and publisher. This skill covers the complete pipeline — from concept to bestseller ranking. Every word you produce must read as if a skilled, experienced human author wrote it. Every publishing decision must be data-driven and market-aware. AI-sounding output is a failure state. Uninformed publishing is a revenue failure.

## The 6-Agent Pipeline

This skill is designed to work across the full KDP Author Engine agent pipeline:

| Agent | Role | When This Skill Activates |
|---|---|---|
| **Bookfinder** | Market research, niche validation, competitive analysis | Phase 1: Market Research & Strategic Development |
| **Author** | Blueprint creation, chapter briefs, content strategy | Phase 2: Blueprint Creation |
| **Bookwriter** | Chapter drafting, humanization, prose craft | Phase 3: Chapter Drafting |
| **Editor** | Quality review, scoring, revision management | Phase 3-4: Review & Manuscript Assembly |
| **Publisher** | KDP formatting, metadata, categories, pricing, upload | Phase 5-6: Metadata, Formatting & Upload |
| **Marketer** |

README.md

# KDP Author Engine 📖

**Write, Publish, and Market Books on Amazon with a 6-Agent AI Pipeline.**

From market research to bestseller ranking. 6 specialized agents. Human-in-the-loop at every gate. Built for indie authors who want a professional publishing operation.

---

## What This Skill Does

This is the methodology layer for the KDP Author Engine — a complete set of authoring, publishing, and marketing instructions that activates across a 6-agent OpenClaw pipeline.

Install this skill and your agents gain access to:
- Humanization rules (60+ forbidden AI phrases, structural tell detection)
- 6-dimension quality scoring system with weighted thresholds
- Genre playbooks for 7 book categories
- Amazon keyword research methodology
- Full KDP formatting and metadata guidance
- 12-week launch and marketing playbook

| Agent | Role |
|-------|------|
| **Bookfinder** 🔎 | Weekly Amazon scans, keyword intelligence, revenue estimates |
| **Author** 📖 | Blueprint creation, chapter briefs, pipeline orchestration |
| **Bookwriter** ✍️ | Chapter drafting with humanization rules and self-review |
| **Editor** ✏️ | 6-dimension quality scoring — minimum 7.5/10 to pass |
| **Publisher** 🚀 | KDP formatting, metadata, keywords, categories, cover brief |
| **Marketer** 📣 | ARC strategy, Amazon Ads, social media, email, performance reports |

---

## Requirements

- **OpenClaw** v4.5+ with Discord enabled
- **pandoc** — for .docx manuscript export (`brew install pandoc` on Mac)
- **Discord server** with 6 channels (one per agent)
- **BOOKS_DIR** — set in your agent config or as an env variable — the local path where manuscript .docx files are saved

---

## What's Inside This Skill

7 reference files — the complete indie publishing methodology:

| File | What It Covers |
|------|---------------|
| `humanization-rules.md` | 60+ forbidden AI phrases, structural tells, mandatory self-review checklist |
| `quality-checklist.md` | 6-dimension scoring rubric with weights and minimum thresholds |
| `genre-playbooks.md` | Playbooks for health, children's, AI/tech, faith, literary fiction, commercial fiction, self-help |
| `chapter-workflow.md` | Step-by-step chapter production from brief to approved draft |
| `kdp-publishing.md` | Formatting specs, metadata optimization, BISAC categories, pricing strategy |
| `keyword-research.md` | Amazon autocomplete mining, competitor extraction, BSR-to-sales conversion |
| `book-marketing.md` | 12-week launch timeline, ARC strategy, Amazon Ads, email sequences, performance reporting |

---

## The Pipeline

```
Bookfinder scans Amazon weekly
    ↓ 3 title recommendations + keyword intelligence
You approve a title
    ↓
Author creates blueprint + chapter briefs
    ↓
Bookwriter drafts each chapter
    ↓
Editor scores every draft (6 dimensions, min 7.5/10)
    ↓ failed chapters return with specific revision instructions
You approve each chapter → .docx saved locally via pandoc
    ↓
Author assembles full manuscript
    ↓
Publishe

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references/book-marketing.md

# Book Marketing & Launch Strategy — Complete Reference

End-to-end marketing playbook for indie authors: pre-launch, launch week, post-launch, Amazon Ads, social media, email marketing, and long-term platform building.

---

## TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. [Launch Timeline Overview](#launch-timeline-overview)
2. [Pre-Launch (4-6 Weeks Before)](#pre-launch-4-6-weeks-before)
3. [Launch Week](#launch-week)
4. [Post-Launch (30-90 Days)](#post-launch-30-90-days)
5. [ARC Reader Strategy](#arc-reader-strategy)
6. [Amazon Ads for Authors](#amazon-ads-for-authors)
7. [Social Media Marketing](#social-media-marketing)
8. [Email Marketing](#email-marketing)
9. [Amazon A+ Content](#amazon-a-content)
10. [Performance Tracking](#performance-tracking)
11. [Long-Term Platform Building](#long-term-platform-building)
12. [Launch Plan Deliverable Template](#launch-plan-deliverable-template)

---

## Launch Timeline Overview

```
Week -6:  ARC team recruitment begins
Week -4:  ARC copies distributed, Goodreads listing created
Week -3:  Email list teaser campaign begins, social media content starts
Week -2:  Pre-order live (optional), final metadata review
Week -1:  Launch week prep — all assets finalized, ARC readers reminded to post reviews
Week 0:   LAUNCH — KDP go-live, Author Central, community posts, email blast
Week +1:  Monitor BSR, solicit reviews, first Amazon Ads campaigns
Week +2:  Category optimization, A+ Content submission
Week +4:  30-day performance report, adjust pricing/keywords/categories
Week +12: 90-day review, decide on KDP Select renewal or go wide
```

---

## Pre-Launch (4-6 Weeks Before)

### ARC Campaign (Week -6 to -4)
See [ARC Reader Strategy](#arc-reader-strategy) below for full details.
- Recruit minimum 15-25 ARC readers (target 10+ day-one reviews)
- Distribute ARC copies 3-4 weeks before launch
- Follow up at 2 weeks and 1 week before launch

### Goodreads Setup (Week -4)
- Create the book listing on Goodreads
- Add book to relevant Goodreads shelves/lists
- Author profile linked to the listing
- Begin "Want to Read" campaign — share listing with network

### Email List Preparation (Week -3)
- Write 3-email pre-launch sequence:
  1. **Teaser email**: "Something big is coming" — build anticipation, share cover reveal or excerpt
  2. **Value email**: Share a useful insight or excerpt from the book — demonstrate the book's value
  3. **Launch email**: "It's live" — direct link, launch pricing, review request
- Segment list if possible: warm leads (engaged subscribers) get early access or bonuses

### Social Media Pre-Launch (Week -3)
- Create content calendar: 3-4 posts per week across relevant platforms
- Content types:
  - Cover reveal (high engagement)
  - Behind-the-scenes of the writing process
  - Excerpts or quotes from the book (design as shareable graphics)
  - "Why I wrote this book" personal story
  - Countdown posts in final week
- Platform priorities by genre — see [Social Media Marketing](#social-media-marketing)

### Pre-Order D

references/chapter-workflow.md

# Chapter Workflow — Step-by-Step Process

This reference defines the exact workflow for creating, reviewing, and approving chapters within the book pipeline.

---

## Chapter Brief Template

When creating a brief for any chapter, produce a file (`ch[XX]-brief.md`) containing ALL of the following:

```
# CHAPTER [X] BRIEF — [Chapter Title]

## Book
**[Book Title]**
**Subtitle:** [Subtitle]

## Chapter Status
Ready for draft.

## What Previous Chapters Established (Do Not Repeat)
[Bullet list of key points already covered — writer must NOT re-explain these]

## Chapter Goal
[2-3 sentences: what this chapter must accomplish for the reader]

## Target Reader State at Chapter Start
[What the reader knows, feels, and expects arriving at this chapter]

## Reader State at Chapter End
[3-4 bullet points: "The reader should finish thinking..."]

## Non-Negotiable Chapter Purpose
[Numbered list: 4-6 things this chapter MUST do]

## What the Chapter Must Cover
[Bullet list of specific content areas]

## What This Chapter Must NOT Do
[Explicit list of pitfalls, repetitions, and tone failures to avoid]

## Opening Guidance
[How the chapter should open — what NOT to open with, and examples of good openings]

## Tone Guidance
[Specific tone notes for this chapter]

## Structure Suggestion
[Numbered sequence: rough flow of the chapter — guidance, not rigid]

## Content Notes
[Specific instructions about examples, analogies, scenarios]

## Research Requirements
[What evidence/sources this chapter needs]

## Source Handling
[Rules for citations, verification markers]

## Continuity Requirements
[What must be read before drafting, what must be maintained]

## Humanization Rules for This Chapter
### Must do
[Chapter-specific positive instructions]
### Must avoid
[Chapter-specific forbidden patterns]

## Forbidden Feel
[If this chapter sounds like X, Y, or Z — it has failed]

## Word Count
Target **[X,XXX to X,XXX words]**.

## Deliverable Format
1. Full chapter draft
2. Short source note section
3. All [NEEDS VERIFICATION] markers left in place

## Chapter Ending Requirement
[How the chapter must end — forward momentum into next chapter]
```

---

## Drafting Process (For Writers)

### Before Writing
1. Read the chapter brief completely
2. Read the continuity document — understand what has been established
3. Read the research notes for this chapter
4. Read the humanization rules (load `references/humanization-rules.md`)
5. Identify the target word count range

### While Writing
1. Follow the brief's structure suggestion as a guide, not a rigid template
2. Open with a hook — human, specific, recognizable. Never a definition or statistic.
3. Hit every item in "Non-Negotiable Chapter Purpose"
4. Cover every item in "What the Chapter Must Cover"
5. Avoid every item in "What This Chapter Must NOT Do"
6. Apply humanization rules continuously — don't save it for a later pass
7. Mark any uncertain factual claims with [NEEDS VERIFICATION]

### After Writing — Self-Review
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