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@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
 **Sources:** `ks-campaign-blueprint.md` (HEAD `83721c43`) · AiBook.fun product locks · Kickstarter official field inventory in `kickstarter-fields.md`  
 **Not done in this pack:** live Kickstarter login, Stripe ID/bank/tax, uploading real media files, clicking Submit.
 
+**Owner lock:** submit-defaults widget was skipped on 23 Sep 2026 — **this pack remains the working fill** (recommended values below) until the owner overrides in chat.
+
 ### How to read tags
 - **CONFIRMED** — locked in blueprint / product decisions  
 - **RECOMMENDED** — filled so the form is complete; owner can override before submit  
@@ -12,6 +14,25 @@
 
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+## A0. Editor tab map (from deepened research, 23 Sep 2026)
+
+Ordered Kickstarter UI: `/start` → **Basics** → **Story** → **Plan** *(skip for Publishing)* → **Rewards** → **People** → **Funding** → **Preferences** → **Payment** → **Send to review** → approval → **Promotion** (URL + pre-launch) → **Launch project** *(manual; does not auto-launch on Target Launch Date)*.
+
+| Tab | What this pack fills | Notes |
+|---|---|---|
+| Start | Publishing → Nonfiction | Confirm live subcategory label |
+| Basics | Title, subtitle, image, duration 33 days, Late Pledges on, Target Launch Date 2 Oct 2026 | Video optional; Discovery/vertical video optional |
+| Story | Full paste in §H including Risks + AI disclosure | Environmental Commitments: skip (Publishing) |
+| Plan | N/A | Publishing does not get Plan / prototype rules |
+| Rewards | Items + 5 tiers (§E–F); retreats omitted | FAQ: prepare offline; many accounts only paste FAQ **after live** |
+| People | Bio + collaborator list pending D10 | Demographics survey optional |
+| Funding | Goal **$5,000** USD | Project Budget sheet is Design/Tech/Arts/Fashion — skip for Publishing |
+| Preferences | Charge shipping **at pledge time** for physical tiers (once rates exist) | Or “later via Pledge Manager” if owner prefers |
+| Payment | OWNER-ONLY Stripe checklist (§I) | Blocks launch |
+| Promotion | After approval: generate URL, turn on pre-launch page, paste pre-launch blurb | First-timers often get this after approval |
+| Launch | Manual **Launch project** on Fri 2 Oct (or slip Fri 9 Oct) | Target Launch Date does **not** auto-launch |
+
+
 ## A. Recommended decisions locked into this pack
 
 | ID | Decision | Value used in this pack |
@@ -50,7 +71,10 @@
 | Project video | Omit for review if not ready; add after approval. Target 2–3 min, @THY on camera / @LFG edit | ASSET NEEDED / optional to submit |
 | Location | City of the **US entity** HQ (or primary creator city in eligible country) | OWNER-ONLY |
 | Funding goal | **$5,000** USD | CONFIRMED (public floor) |
-| Campaign duration | **33 days** · Launch **Fri 2 Oct 2026** · End **Wed 4 Nov 2026** | RECOMMENDED (D1) |
+| Campaign duration | **33 days from launch** (or fixed end **Wed 4 Nov 2026** if launching Fri 2 Oct) | RECOMMENDED (D1) |
+| Target Launch Date | **Fri 2 Oct 2026** (guidance only — does **not** auto-launch) | RECOMMENDED |
+| Preferences — shipping | Collect shipping **at pledge** for physical rewards once rates exist | RECOMMENDED |
+| Funding goal (Funding tab) | **$5,000** USD | CONFIRMED |
 | Late Pledges | **On** for digital tiers; Late price = pledge + ~10% | RECOMMENDED |
 | Project URL slug | `we-own-ai-the-new-american-dream` (adjust if taken) | RECOMMENDED |
 
@@ -317,7 +341,10 @@ Complete inside Kickstarter → Payment before Submit:
 - [ ] Payment verification started / completed  
 - [ ] Collaborator names match D10  
 - [ ] Click **Submit for review**  
+- [ ] Preferences: shipping-at-pledge set (or explicit later-via-PM choice)
+- [ ] Funding tab shows $5,000 (Publishing: no Project Budget sheet required)
 - [ ] Calendar: if not approved by Thu 1 Oct evening WAT, execute D14 slip to **9 Oct**
+- [ ] On launch day: manually click **Launch project** (Target Launch Date does not fire launch)
 
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