Source Fact-Check Sheet

Book: ______________________ Editor: ______________ Date: ___________________ Campaign: _____________

Fact Verification Protocol

Never invent plot details, awards, bestseller status, reader reviews, endorsements, author credentials, sales figures, or promotional deadlines. Mark every claim: VERIFIED (traceable to approved source) or NEEDS APPROVAL (not yet confirmed by the operator/client).

Mandatory Facts (Must be Verified)

#FactSource DocumentSource Line/RefStatus
1Exact titleVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
2Exact subtitleVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
3Author nameVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
4Author bio/credentialsVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
5GenreVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
6SubgenreVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
7PublisherVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
8Publication dateVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
9Page countVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
10ISBNVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
11PriceVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
12Free promotion datesVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
13Discount codesVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
14Destination linkVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐
15Approved CTAVERIFIED ☐ / NEEDS APPROVAL ☐ / UNKNOWN ☐

Story Facts (Verify Before Use)

#FactSourceStatus
16Main premise
17Central conflict
18Key character(s)
19Key themes
20Emotional stakes
21Distinctive selling point
22Target audience
23Reader interests

Claims RESTRICTED (Never Invent)

Claim typeVerified?SourceNotes
Bestseller status
Awards
Reader reviews/ratings
Sales figures
Endorsements
Author credentials (beyond bio)
Promo deadlines
Quote attributions

Unverified Gap Log

If any mandatory fact is UNKNOWN or NEEDS APPROVAL, list it here and do not use it in the video:

1. 2. 3.

Approval Chain

Fact needing approvalSubmitted toDateApproval receivedNotes

Signature (editor): _____________ Signature (operator): _____________

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