research: title conflict check for {project.slug}

deliverables/title-conflict/title-conflict-binding-thread.md

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 # Title Conflict Check: Binding Thread
 
-**Genre:** [Genre from task message - NOT PROVIDED]
+**Genre:** [AWAITING TASK MESSAGE]
 
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-## Status Alert
+## Status: Incomplete Request
 
-I'm unable to complete this title conflict check because the task message is empty. To proceed, I need:
+I'm ready to conduct a comprehensive title conflict analysis for the Binding Thread project, but I need the following information from you:
 
-1. **Book Title** - The exact title to check
+### Required Information:
-2. **Genre** - The publishing category/genre
+1. **Book Genre** — What genre is this book? (e.g., fantasy, mystery, romance, literary fiction, etc.)
-3. **Any additional context** - Premise, target audience, or distinguishing elements
+2. **Book Description/Premise** — Brief summary to assess thematic positioning
+3. **Target Audience** — Who is the intended reader?
 
-## What I'm Ready to Do
+### What I Notice:
+- The search result placeholders `{amazon_results}` and `{variant_results}` are empty, indicating searches haven't been run yet
+- Without these placeholders populated, I'm working without access data
+- However, I can still provide structural analysis once you provide the genre and description
 
-Once you provide the book details, I will:
+### Next Steps:
-
+Please provide:
-✓ Analyze the search results provided (currently showing placeholder fields)
-✓ Conduct exact title matching against published works
-✓ Identify close variants that could cause reader confusion
-✓ Assess positioning risk in the specified genre
-✓ Provide a clear verdict (CLEAR / CAUTION / CONFLICT)
-✓ Suggest alternatives if needed
-
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-
-**Please resubmit with:**
-- [ ] Book title
 - [ ] Genre classification
-- [ ] Any search results if already completed
+- [ ] Brief premise/description
+- [ ] Any search results if already conducted
+- [ ] Target audience (optional but helpful)
 
-I'm standing by to complete this analysis for the Binding Thread project.
+Once you supply this information, I'll deliver a full conflict assessment with specific findings, positioning risk rating, and alternative title suggestions if needed.
+
+**Ready to proceed when you are.**