# 10 — NEW ISSUE CHECKLIST

## Before starting

- [ ] copy `_template`
- [ ] rename folder to final slug
- [ ] update `issue.json`
- [ ] update `manifest.json`
- [ ] fill editorial brief
- [ ] AI has read `AI_INSTRUCTIONS.md`

## Step 1

- [ ] six moments
- [ ] at least one ACTIVE
- [ ] at least one DRESS-UP
- [ ] chapter order approved
- [ ] 32-page map approved

## Step 2

- [ ] shared copy written
- [ ] user approved

## Step 3

- [ ] full editorial polish
- [ ] real-event facts checked
- [ ] user approved

## Step 4

- [ ] JSON complete
- [ ] layout keys registered
- [ ] package validates
- [ ] user approved

## Step 5

- [ ] STORY visuals selected
- [ ] image rights / credits archived
- [ ] SCENE modules defined
- [ ] SCENE live layouts built
- [ ] shared visual audit passed
- [ ] user approved

## Step 6

- [ ] 32-page shared issue renders
- [ ] print/digital QA
- [ ] personalized slots remain placeholders
- [ ] user approved

## Step 7

- [ ] one master reader profile
- [ ] cover
- [ ] six MOMENT arrivals
- [ ] six STYLE pages
- [ ] summary
- [ ] sponsor page
- [ ] full personalized issue QA
- [ ] user approved

## Step 8

- [ ] automate only after master reader is approved