🗂️ VI. Production Timeline + Budget Plan (Realistic)

Phase 1 — Pre‑Production (2–3 months)#

• finalize scripts
• character sheets
• illustrator selection
• color scripts
• pacing maps

Budget: $5k–$15k

Phase 2 — Illustration (4–6 months)#

• 20 spreads × 5 books = 100 spreads
• 1–2 days per spread
• revisions included

Budget: $25k–$60k depending on illustrator

Phase 3 — Layout + Typography (1–2 months)#

• InDesign or Affinity Publisher
• final text placement
• cover design

Budget: $3k–$8k

Phase 4 — Printing (1–2 months)#

• hardcover or softcover
• 500–2000 units initial run

Budget: $4k–$12k

Phase 5 — Marketing + Distribution (ongoing)#

• posters
• plushies
• social media
• website
• book trailers

Budget: scalable

🌟 Where we go next#

We can now expand into:

• full storyboards for all 20 spreads per book
• complete manuscripts
• character bible (expressions, poses, props)
• animation pitch deck
• film adaptation outline
• toy line design

Just tell me which direction you want to explore.