Not all illustrators are created equal. This means that while the advice I give you here might be applicable to some illustrators, others might tell you to get lost and let them do their thing. This is fine, too, and … Read more
The Specs You’ve hired an illustrator for your picture book. Congrats! But now what? Once you decide on an artist, you should give them the specs of your book before they start. This is important, so they know what size … Read more
This is tedious to think about, but taking care of the legal stuff before you begin working with an illustrator will save you a lot of regrets later on. The first rule of thumb is to NEVER hire an illustrator … Read more
In a picture book, the illustrations are arguably the most important part of the book. Obviously, the story itself needs to be solid, and lack of editing will hamper true enjoyment for the reader, but a book that has well … Read more
A picture book is very different from other kinds of books. They are my favorite kind of book to read, write, and design and my goal in my business, this blog, and my social posts are to help picture book … Read more
I love kid’s books. I really love all books but have a special passion for children’s literature. My favorite books of all time are still The Secret Garden, Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, and Tikki Tikki Tembo. I love … Read more
Remember when you were little and your parents made you really angry, and you threatened to run away? My own kids did it too, and I always laughed – where exactly, did the four year old plan to go? The … Read more
I had two interesting conversations this week. The first conversation happened online, when someone recommended me as an illustrator for a children’s book (never mind that I am a graphic designer, not an illustrator, but that is a discussion for … Read more
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