- Start: Nov 26
- Finish Everything: Dec 10
- Time per day: 2.5–3.5 hours (some days 4)
- Format: ☐✅ for every item
⭐ DAY 1 — TODAY (Nov 26): FOUNDATION DAY
✅ #01: Create the “ChristmasComic” Folder System
Make a folder named: ChristmasComic / Master Project
Inside it, create:
- Hero Boy Reference
- Neighbor Child Reference
- Puppy Reference
- Scenes
- Cover
- In-Progress Pages
- Final Pages
This prevents chaos later when you’re producing 30+ images.
✅ #02: Finalize the Core Story Spine
Write ONE sentence:
“A lonely boy wishes for a puppy — and if not a puppy, at least snow — and the Universe answers in a magical, unexpected way.”
This becomes your guiding compass for image generation and script.
✅ #03: Lock the MAIN Wish Sentence
Decide EXACTLY what the hero whispers.
Example:
“If I can’t have a puppy… could I at least have snow on Christmas?”
✅ #04: Generate 3 Essential Test Images
These three test images define the entire style of the book:
- Hero Boy disappointed on Christmas morning
- The overlooked puppy at the shelter
- The tear-jerker final hug (boy + puppy)
These images become the anchor visuals for all future art.
☐✅ #05: Post ONE Image to Neville FB Group
NOT a selling post — a feedback post.
Say something like:
“Here’s another test page from the children’s Christmas comic I’m creating based on Neville’s ‘Feeling is the Secret.’ What moment does this image make you feel? 🎄✨”
This draws engagement without triggering “sales resistance.”
☐✅ #06: Create ConvertKit Tag — “Comic Book Readers”
Use existing ConvertKit.
No new account needed.
This lets you segment future emails without confusing your BodyWhittle or AI Diet audiences.
☐✅ #07: Create ConvertKit Landing Page (Simple)
Template: “Coming Soon / Book Launch”
Headline:
“The Christmas Puppy – A Magical Children’s Comic (Coming December)”
CTA:
“Get a free preview PDF when it’s ready 🎄✨”
☐✅ #08: Store Today’s Notes in Google Doc
Title: The Christmas Puppy – Master Script & Notes
This is where ALL writing lives.
Keeps you from losing ideas in chat or in your head.
⭐ DAY 2 (Nov 27): SCRIPT CORE
☐✅ #09: Write Pages 1–6 in Simple Script Format
These are the easiest pages — atmosphere, boy intro, wish moment.
Each page needs:
- One sentence narration
- One emotional moment
- One illustration note
☐✅ #10: Generate Art for Pages 1–3
Use the established style from yesterday’s test images.
☐✅ #11: Join 5 Parent-Friendly FB Groups
BUT DO NOT POST THE COMIC.
Just join.
The groups:
- Gentle Parenting Community (250k+)
- Children’s Book Lovers & Authors
- Picture Book Creators Group
- Christmas Magic Group
- The “KidLit” Facebook Community
Joining now means the algorithm warms you up so you can post pages later without seeming salesy.
☐✅ #12: Comment on 3 Posts in Each Group
Genuine comments only.
This primes the algorithm to show your future posts widely.
⭐ DAY 3 (Nov 28): STORY ARC LOCK
☐✅ #13: Finalize Middle Arc (Shelter → Disappointment → Neighbor Puppy)
Write the emotional turning points.
☐✅ #14: Write Pages 7–12 (The Echo Sequence)
This includes the magical moments before the wish manifests.
☐✅ #15: Generate Art for Pages 4–6
(From yesterday’s script.)
☐✅ #16: Make a Second Neville Group Post
Same style:
“Page 2 concept art — how does this feel? 🎄✨”
NO links.
No “sign-up.”
Just engagement.
⭐ DAY 4 (Nov 29): THE SAD MOMENT
☐✅ #17: Write Pages 13–14 (The Doubt Moment)
This is the emotional low point.
Key line:
“Maybe the magic doesn’t work for me…”
☐✅ #18: Generate Art for the Christmas-Morning Disappointment Scene
This is one of the two biggest emotional hits of the book.
☐✅ #19: Warm Up the Parenting FB Groups
Comment on:
- Holiday posts
- Parenting stories
- “What are your kids asking for Christmas?” threads
You are simply becoming visible.
⭐ DAY 5 (Nov 30): THE MAGIC TURN
☐✅ #20: Write Pages 15–17 (Manifestation Moment)
The neighbor child and the puppy appear.
Snow begins falling.
Boy’s face changes.
☐✅ #21: Generate Art for Neighbor Child + Puppy Scene
Use same puppy + same hero boy.
☐✅ #22: Quietly Update ConvertKit Page
Add a sample image to make it look more real.
⭐ DAY 6 (Dec 1): FINAL EMOTIONAL BEAT
☐✅ #23: Write Pages 18–20 (Tear-Jerker Ending)
This is where the emotional payoff lands.
The line:
“I didn’t get a puppy… but somehow, I did.”
☐✅ #24: Generate Final Hug Image
This will be the most powerful picture of the book.
☐✅ #25: Third Neville Group Post (no link)
Ask:
“Does this ending page feel magical to you? 🎄✨”
⭐ DAY 7 (Dec 2): COVER DAY
☐✅ #26: Create Title Options
Examples:
- The Christmas Wishmaker
- The Wishmaker’s Snow
- The Puppy & the Snow
- The Glow That Made Christmas
☐✅ #27: Generate 2–3 Cover Mockups
Use bold, warm, cozy, Christmas tones.
☐✅ #28: Join 2 Christmas-Specific FB Groups
Important for marketing later.
⭐ DAY 8 (Dec 3): ASSEMBLY DAY 1
☐✅ #29: Lay Out Pages 1–10 in Canva
Use children’s book page templates.
Import images, add narration text.
☐✅ #30: Create Spine + Back Cover Text
Simple description and author line.
⭐ DAY 9 (Dec 4): ASSEMBLY DAY 2
☐✅ #31: Lay Out Pages 11–20
Match typography, spacing, image style.
☐✅ #32: Build the “THANK YOU” Page
End with:
“For a free bonus story, join the Wishmaker Readers List: [URL]”
⭐ DAY 10 (Dec 5): PDF DAY
☐✅ #33: Export Full PDF
Name:
The Christmas Wishmaker – Preview Edition
☐✅ #34: Upload the PDF to ConvertKit
For automatic delivery.
☐✅ #35: Update Landing Page
New CTA:
“Get a free 20-page preview PDF 🎄✨”
⭐ DAY 11 (Dec 6): MARKETING DAY 1
☐✅ #36: Post Preview to Parenting Groups
Not the PDF — just a page or two.
Ask for feedback only.
☐✅ #37: Comment on replies for 15–20 minutes
Boost engagement.
⭐ DAY 12 (Dec 7): MARKETING DAY 2
☐✅ #38: Neville Group Post — “Behind the Scenes”
Share your artistic process.
☐✅ #39: Add 5 more people to your email list
Reply genuinely, invite softly.
⭐ DAY 13 (Dec 8): KINDLE PREP
☐✅ #40: Format for KDP (8.5×8.5 or 8×10)
Resize pages, adjust margins.
☐✅ #41: Upload to KDP (not publish yet)
Save as draft.
⭐ DAY 14 (Dec 9): LAUNCH PREP
☐✅ #42: Final Neville Group Post — “It’s Coming”
Show the cover.
☐✅ #43: Send Email to Signup List
“Preview arrives tomorrow!”
⭐ DAY 15 (Dec 10): YOU’RE DONE
☐✅ #44: Release Preview PDF
☐✅ #45: Post to all groups
☐✅ #46: Celebrate