diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yaml b/.github/workflows/ci.yaml
index 74f7ba1..9f06c55 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yaml
@@ -19,17 +19,7 @@ jobs:
           node-version: 20
           cache: 'npm'
       - run: npm ci
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-avatar;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-button;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-divider;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-heading;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-html;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-image;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-spacer;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/block-text;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/document-core;npm ci)
-      - run: (cd ./packages/editor-sample;npm ci)
       - run: npx eslint .
       - run: npx prettier . --check
-      - run: npx tsc --noEmit
+      - run: bash scripts/check_typescript.sh
       - run: npm test
diff --git a/packages/document-core/package-lock.json b/packages/document-core/package-lock.json
index 2084bc5..a90cee9 100644
--- a/packages/document-core/package-lock.json
+++ b/packages/document-core/package-lock.json
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "@usewaypoint/document-core",
-  "version": "0.0.1",
+  "version": "0.0.2",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "@usewaypoint/document-core",
-      "version": "0.0.1",
+      "version": "0.0.2",
       "license": "MIT",
       "peerDependencies": {
         "react": "^16 || ^17 || ^18",
diff --git a/packages/document-core/package.json b/packages/document-core/package.json
index 20b3316..2689af6 100644
--- a/packages/document-core/package.json
+++ b/packages/document-core/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@usewaypoint/document-core",
-  "version": "0.0.1",
+  "version": "0.0.2",
   "description": "Tools to render waypoint-style documents (core package)",
   "main": "dist/index.js",
   "types": "dist/index.d.ts",
diff --git a/packages/document-core/src/builders/buildBlockComponent.ts b/packages/document-core/src/builders/buildBlockComponent.tsx
similarity index 85%
rename from packages/document-core/src/builders/buildBlockComponent.ts
rename to packages/document-core/src/builders/buildBlockComponent.tsx
index 40879eb..c49b360 100644
--- a/packages/document-core/src/builders/buildBlockComponent.ts
+++ b/packages/document-core/src/builders/buildBlockComponent.tsx
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import { BaseZodDictionary, BlockConfiguration, DocumentBlocksDictionary } from
  */
 export default function buildBlockComponent<T extends BaseZodDictionary>(blocks: DocumentBlocksDictionary<T>) {
   return function BlockComponent({ type, data }: BlockConfiguration<T>) {
-    return React.createElement(blocks[type].Component, data);
+    const Component = blocks[type].Component;
+    return <Component {...data} />;
   };
 }
diff --git a/packages/document-core/src/utils.ts b/packages/document-core/src/utils.ts
index 2233974..78e2a24 100644
--- a/packages/document-core/src/utils.ts
+++ b/packages/document-core/src/utils.ts
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
-import React from 'react';
 import { z } from 'zod';
 
 export type BaseZodDictionary = { [name: string]: z.AnyZodObject };
 export type DocumentBlocksDictionary<T extends BaseZodDictionary> = {
   [K in keyof T]: {
     schema: T[K];
-    Component: (props: z.infer<T[K]>) => React.ReactNode;
+    Component: (props: z.infer<T[K]>) => JSX.Element;
   };
 };
 
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/SpacerSidebarPanel.tsx b/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/SpacerSidebarPanel.tsx
index b7fc53b..143ae32 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/SpacerSidebarPanel.tsx
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/SpacerSidebarPanel.tsx
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
 
 import { HeightOutlined } from '@mui/icons-material';
-import { SpacerProps, SpacerPropsSchema } from '@usewaypoint/block-spacer';
+import { SpacerProps, SpacerPropsDefaults, SpacerPropsSchema } from '@usewaypoint/block-spacer';
 
 import BaseSidebarPanel from './helpers/BaseSidebarPanel';
 import SliderInput from './helpers/inputs/SliderInput';
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ export default function SpacerSidebarPanel({ data, setData }: SpacerSidebarPanel
         step={4}
         min={4}
         max={128}
-        defaultValue={data.props.height ?? 16}
+        defaultValue={data.props?.height ?? SpacerPropsDefaults.height}
         onChange={(height) => updateData({ ...data, props: { ...data.props, height } })}
       />
     </BaseSidebarPanel>
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/TextSidebarPanel.tsx b/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/TextSidebarPanel.tsx
index ffd752b..126b60d 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/TextSidebarPanel.tsx
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/App/InspectorDrawer/ConfigurationPanel/input-panels/TextSidebarPanel.tsx
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ export default function TextSidebarPanel({ data, setData }: TextSidebarPanelProp
       <TextInput
         label="Content"
         rows={5}
-        defaultValue={data.props.text}
+        defaultValue={data.props?.text ?? ''}
         onChange={(text) => updateData({ ...data, props: { ...data.props, text } })}
       />
 
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/documents/blocks/helpers/block-wrappers/index.tsx b/packages/editor-sample/src/documents/blocks/helpers/block-wrappers/index.tsx
index dd1b74d..e41c581 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/documents/blocks/helpers/block-wrappers/index.tsx
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/documents/blocks/helpers/block-wrappers/index.tsx
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ type TCommonProps = {
   style: Record<string, unknown>;
 };
 
-export function addReaderBlockWrapper<TProps extends TCommonProps>(ChildComponent: (props: TProps) => React.ReactNode) {
+export function addReaderBlockWrapper<TProps extends TCommonProps>(ChildComponent: (props: TProps) => JSX.Element) {
   return (props: TProps) => {
     return (
       <ReaderBlockWrapper style={props.style}>
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ export function addReaderBlockWrapper<TProps extends TCommonProps>(ChildComponen
   };
 }
 
-export function addEditorBlockWrapper<TProps extends TCommonProps>(ChildComponent: (props: TProps) => React.ReactNode) {
+export function addEditorBlockWrapper<TProps extends TCommonProps>(ChildComponent: (props: TProps) => JSX.Element) {
   return (props: TProps) => {
     return (
       <EditorBlockWrapper>
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/one-time-passcode.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/one-time-passcode.ts
index 83f361b..43bbd98 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/one-time-passcode.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/one-time-passcode.ts
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ const ONE_TIME_PASSCODE: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'center',
       },
       props: {
-        height: 24,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_jc7ZfPvdHJ6rtH1W/&.png',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/order-ecommerce.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/order-ecommerce.ts
index 43088c3..1ce06a0 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/order-ecommerce.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/order-ecommerce.ts
@@ -261,8 +261,6 @@ const ORDER_ECOMMERCE: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: null,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_FBfTeYhbdXtqYpCA/kiran-ck-6rXpQzfCYlw-unsplash.jpg',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
@@ -366,8 +364,6 @@ const ORDER_ECOMMERCE: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: null,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_vjmjV2NrQ52h1iLj/coupon.png',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/post-metrics-report.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/post-metrics-report.ts
index b3b5c35..1821467 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/post-metrics-report.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/post-metrics-report.ts
@@ -36,8 +36,6 @@ const POST_METRICS_REPORT: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: 16,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_n3eLjsf37dcjFaj5/Narrative.png',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
@@ -80,8 +78,7 @@ const POST_METRICS_REPORT: TEditorConfiguration = {
         size: 32,
         shape: 'circle',
         imageUrl: 'https://ui-avatars.com/api/?name=John+Doe',
-        fallbackText: 'Jordan',
-        fallbackColor: null,
+        alt: 'Jordan',
       },
     },
   },
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reservation-reminder.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reservation-reminder.ts
index 59fc404..e40818a 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reservation-reminder.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reservation-reminder.ts
@@ -42,8 +42,6 @@ const RESERVATION_REMINDER: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: 32,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_RAFATLGe3CN1wDsb/birdhouse.png',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
@@ -111,8 +109,7 @@ const RESERVATION_REMINDER: TEditorConfiguration = {
         size: 64,
         shape: 'circle',
         imageUrl: '',
-        fallbackText: 'Elaina',
-        fallbackColor: null,
+        alt: 'Elaina',
       },
     },
   },
@@ -305,8 +302,6 @@ const RESERVATION_REMINDER: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: null,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_QWeWcucRbjPqoewY/L1030293.jpg',
         alt: 'Photo',
         linkHref: 'https://example.usewaypoint.com/listings/r029348209842',
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reset-password.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reset-password.ts
index a0f70c8..136fedc 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reset-password.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/reset-password.ts
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ const RESET_PASSWORD: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: 40,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_w9brVHZobEBhsJSK/marketbase.png',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/respond-to-message.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/respond-to-message.ts
index 57d5d3c..96087f0 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/respond-to-message.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/respond-to-message.ts
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ const RESPOND_TO_MESSAGE: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: null,
       },
       props: {
-        height: 32,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_hW6RusynHUNTKoLm/boop.png',
         alt: '',
         linkHref: null,
diff --git a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/subscription-receipt.ts b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/subscription-receipt.ts
index 8681329..f54bb62 100644
--- a/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/subscription-receipt.ts
+++ b/packages/editor-sample/src/getConfiguration/sample/subscription-receipt.ts
@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ const SUBSCRIPTION_RECEIPT: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: 18,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_9TcdHLq5SpEkRADB/REMIX.png',
         alt: 'Remix',
         linkHref: 'https://remix.example.com',
@@ -297,8 +295,6 @@ const SUBSCRIPTION_RECEIPT: TEditorConfiguration = {
         textAlign: 'left',
       },
       props: {
-        height: null,
-        width: null,
         url: 'https://d1iiu589g39o6c.cloudfront.net/live/platforms/platform_A9wwKSL6EV6orh6f/images/wptemplateimage_8yUGBZcXaAtTEofB/invoice-skeleton.png',
         alt: 'Your invoice has been paid.',
         linkHref: 'http://remix.example.com/receipt/1923-2093',
diff --git a/scripts/check_typescript.sh b/scripts/check_typescript.sh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a12bf3d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/check_typescript.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+(cd ./packages/block-avatar;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-button;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-divider;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-heading;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-html;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-image;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-spacer;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/block-text;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/document-core;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)
+(cd ./packages/editor-sample;npm ci;tsc --noEmit)