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Prepare MEAP Chapter

task: id: prepare-meap-chapter name: Prepare MEAP Chapter description: Prepare chapter for Manning Early Access Program (MEAP) release persona_default: book-publisher inputs:

chapter-number
chapter-file
book-context steps:
Ensure chapter works standalone (introduction includes context)
Verify chapter doesn't require unreleased chapters
Check author voice consistency
Link code repository clearly
Apply Manning MEAP-specific formatting
Add MEAP disclaimer if needed
Include "what's coming next" section
Run execute-checklist.md with manning-meap-checklist.md
Run execute-checklist.md with meap-readiness-checklist.md
Create MEAP package
Test chapter reads well independently output: meap/chapter-{{n}}-meap-ready.docx

Purpose

Prepare a chapter for early release through Manning's MEAP program, ensuring it provides value to early readers even before the complete book is finished.

Workflow Steps

1. Make Chapter Standalone

Provide necessary context:

Add Chapter Introduction:

This chapter covers [topic]. In the previous chapter, you learned [previous topic brief summary].
In this chapter, you'll discover [current topic]. By the end, you'll be able to [learning outcomes].

Note: This is an early access chapter. Some cross-references to future chapters are placeholders.

2. No Forward References

Avoid referencing unreleased content:

❌ "As we'll see in Chapter 8..."
✅ "In a future chapter on deployment..."

❌ "See Section 7.3 for details"
✅ "This will be covered in detail in the final book"

3. Link Code Repository

Make code easily accessible:

Code Examples

All code for this chapter is available at:
https://github.com/username/book-code/tree/main/chapter-05

Download: [Download ZIP button/link]

4. Add "What's Coming Next"

Preview future content:

## Coming in Future Chapters

In the next chapter, you'll learn about:
- Topic 1
- Topic 2
- Topic 3

Future chapters will cover:
- Advanced patterns (Chapter 7)
- Production deployment (Chapter 9)
- Performance optimization (Chapter 10)

5. MEAP Disclaimer

Set expectations:

📘 MEAP Early Access Notice

This is an early access chapter. You may encounter:
- Placeholders for future cross-references
- Draft diagrams or images
- Sections marked [TBD]

Your feedback helps shape the final book! Please share thoughts at:
[feedback forum link]

Success Criteria

Chapter works standalone
No unreleased chapter references
Code repository linked
MEAP formatting applied
"What's next" section included
Disclaimer added
MEAP checklists passed
Independent reading tested

Next Steps

Submit to Manning MEAP portal
Monitor reader feedback
Incorporate feedback into revisions

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