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# 5. Publication Readiness Checklist

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---

checklist:
id: publication-readiness-checklist
name: Publication Readiness Checklist
description: Final checks before releasing or submitting the manuscript.
items:

- "[ ] Front matter complete (title, author, dedication)"
- "[ ] Back matter complete (acknowledgments, about author)"
- "[ ] Table of contents updated (digital)"
- "[ ] Chapter headings numbered correctly"
- "[ ] Formatting styles consistent"
- "[ ] Metadata (ISBN, keywords) embedded"
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