Transcript of a producer-led call (host: Kiera) with authors (Christy, Taylor, Lindsay, Jen, Claire, Kayla) coordinating simultaneous book launches. Discussion covers recommended book dimensions (6x9 common), alternate sizes (5.5x8.5; 5x8 for Jen), page color (cream vs white), finish (matte vs glossy), sample book specs (example: a 6x9 with ~390 pages / ~65,000 words), publishing dates and sequencing (paperback on May 4; hardback/ebook May 5–6; another referenced launch date May 10), soft-launch mechanics (5-day staged purchases to trigger Amazon category/bestseller placements), workbook/QR-funnel insertion, and printing/ordering options (outside printer minimum ~100 copies; Amazon author-copy hack for faster delivery).
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6 x 9 inches
5.5 x 8.5 inches (smaller format) and 5 x 8 inches (used for Jen)
Approximately 390 pages and ~65,000 words (for the example 6x9 book)
Paperback: May 4; Hardback and ebook: May 5–6; another launch date mentioned: May 10
Five days; staged small purchases each day (e.g., 1, then 2–4, then 6, then 10, etc.) to trigger Amazon category/bestseller placements