Given a product idea, run this condensed pass:

1. Define niche + pain point in one sentence: "Help [audience] solve [specific problem] via a [format]."
2. Pick format: ebook, planner, checklist, template, or printable — pick ONE, not several.
3. Draft content with AI, then strip filler phrases ("In today's fast-paced world...", "Unlock the power of...", em-dash overuse, repetitive transitions).
4. Fact-check every claim, statistic, or named reference — AI hallucinates specifics confidently.
5. Lay out at 300 DPI with 0.125" bleed if printable; test all internal links if interactive PDF.
6. Add licensing disclaimer + AI-use disclosure if marketplace requires it (Etsy/KDP do).
7. Write title + description using primary keyword in first 60 characters.

Progress:

• Stage 1: Define niche, audience, and pain point
• Stage 2: Scope format and deliverable specs
• Stage 3: Draft and de-slop content
• Stage 4: Fact-check and verify
• Stage 5: Structure for readability
• Stage 6: Format layout (print or digital)
• Stage 7: Legal/IP/licensing check
• Stage 8: Marketplace compliance review
• Stage 9: SEO title/description/tags
• Stage 10: Mockup and listing visuals

Stage 1 — Market and Audience Definition

• State the niche in concrete terms: not "productivity," but "ADHD freelancers who miss invoice deadlines."
• Write 3 buyer persona bullets: demographic, current frustration, desired outcome.
• Extract pain points from real signals (reviews of competing products, forum complaints, Reddit threads), not assumptions.

Stage 2 — Product Scoping

• Choose exactly one deliverable type: ebook, planner, template, checklist, or printable set.
• Write a one-paragraph scope statement: content type, niche, core problem solved, and 3–5 bullet deliverable specs (page count, format, interactivity).
• Lock scope before drafting — scope creep is the #1 cause of unfinished digital products.

Stage 3 — AI Drafting and Anti-Slop Pass

Ban these patterns in output, strip on sight:

• Stock openers: "In today's world," "Unlock the secrets of," "Let's dive in"
• Hedging filler: "it's important to note," "at the end of the day"
• Repetitive tricolon lists and em-dash overuse
• Generic conclusions that restate the intro without adding value

Replace with: direct claims, specific numbers, concrete examples, named steps.

Stage 4 — Fact-Checking and Verification

• Flag every statistic, date, named person, or tool reference — verify against a real source before publishing.
• Never trust AI-generated citations, URLs, or book titles without independent confirmation.
• If a claim can't be verified, cut it or rephrase as general guidance rather than a specific fact.

Stage 5 — Content Structuring

• Use scannable structure: short paragraphs (3–4 sentences max), numbered steps, checklists, callout boxes for frameworks.
• Pair every abstract concept with one concrete, applicable action.
• Build checklists for any multi-step process the buyer will reference repeatedly.

Stage 6 — Layout and Print Specs

• Printables: 300 DPI, correct trim size (Letter 8.5x11 or A4), 0.125" bleed, 0.25" safe margin from trim edge.
• PDFs: embed fonts, flatten to avoid font-substitution issues, keep file size reasonable for instant download.
• EPUB: reflowable text, no fixed pixel layouts, test on at least one e-reader emulator.
• Interactive PDFs: verify every internal link/bookmark/table-of-contents jump actually navigates correctly before shipping.

Stage 7 — Legal and IP Review

• Confirm all fonts, graphics, and stock assets used carry commercial-use licenses — check terms individually, don't assume "free" means commercial-safe.
• Add a liability disclaimer for any advice-based content (health, finance, legal-adjacent topics): "This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice."
• Confirm no copyrighted characters, brand names, or trademarked phrases appear in product or marketing copy.

Stage 8 — Marketplace Compliance

• Etsy: disclose AI-assisted or AI-generated content per current policy; digital download category rules apply.
• Gumroad: no restrictions on AI content but must honestly represent what's delivered.
• KDP (Kindle): requires AI-content disclosure in the publishing dashboard; low-content/no-content book policies apply to planners and journals.

Stage 9 — SEO and Listing Copy

• Title formula: [Primary Keyword] + [Format] + [Specific Benefit/Niche Modifier] — e.g., "ADHD Daily Planner Printable — Time-Blocking for Freelancers"
• Front-load the most-searched keyword in the first 60 characters.
• Tags/long-tail keywords: pull from actual marketplace autocomplete suggestions, not guesses.
• Description: lead with the transformation/benefit, follow with specs (page count, format, instant download), end with a soft CTA.

Stage 10 — Visual Merchandising

• Generate mockups showing the product in context: planner on a desk, ebook on a tablet, printable pinned to a wall.
• First thumbnail image must communicate format + benefit at a glance — this is the highest-leverage conversion asset.