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Chapter 4 : Next Level-Taking Your Career Up a Notch
HELLO!
Welcome to Chapter Four of The Happy Book. In this chapter, I'll be talking directly to those creators who have been at this game a while, but the content will absolute suit newbies, too (you could take notes for later!).
This is for those who feel they've learned and grown as an author or illustrator but need to take things up a notch-whether to finally secure publication, hone professional illustration skills, bite the bullet by creating a great website or marketing campaign, or securing bigger, better contracts.
It's your chance to take control of and plan your future-to take steps that will lead you to the next level. We'll talk about honing skills, furthering your education, hiring professionals, mentorships, internships, assessments and... how to handle rejection. We'll also cover groups, organisations and affiliations that you can be involved with, volunteering and creating your own initiatives (just like this podcast!).
Fire up your device, cram in those earbuds and enjoy this foray into the magical world of kids' book creation. If you have any questions or comments, you can say hello at [email protected].
I'm Tania McCartney and I'm an author, illustrator and editor of children's books. I've always wanted to live inside a book, and now I practically do. Welcome to The Happy Book.
SHOW NOTES
00:35 Introduction
01:35 A glass of sparkling mineral water and slices of pink lady apple doused in cinnamon
01:45 It's not all about the book
02:52 Who wants to do the same thing forever?
04:05 Your happiness levels-you want to enjoy what you do
05:42 Study and courses to advance your career
07:09 Procrastination
08:01 Course recommendations
13:14 Courses in proofreading and editing
14:13 Hiring an editor
16:20 Feedback and its subjectivity; how to deal with it
17:42 Manuscript and portfolio assessments
18:24 Mentors
20:47 Internships
23:33 Chicken, cubes of haloumi, red cabbage and spinach
23:46 Groups and associations
29:00 Volunteering
29:55 Initiatives
30:20 Kids' Book Review
31:59 The 52-Week Illustration Challenge
33:15 Ask Tania column
33:56 Instagram auction-A Bear a Day/A Fleur a Day
34:55 The Fantastical Flying Creator workshop
35:41 Etsy store-selling your books and artwork
37:01 Online presence
40:12 Collateral
41:15 Visual branding and recognition
42:43 Just write, just illustrate
44:05 Take advantage of slow times
44:43 Invest in yourself
45:00 Rejection and criticism
48:31 Rejection reasons and variables
51:25 A lovely beetroot lattè
52:07 Coming next week
52:59 The End
Music: Ukulele Whistle by Scott Holmes
PODCAST LINKS
Pinerolo Children's Book Cottage
Lilla Rogers' Make Art That Sells
Nina Rycroft's Picture Book Illustration Classes
Dee White's Writing Classes for Kids
Dee White's Tuesday Writing Tips
www.masterclass.com
svslearn.com
lynda.com
Jen Storer's
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By Tania McCartneyHELLO!
Welcome to Chapter Four of The Happy Book. In this chapter, I'll be talking directly to those creators who have been at this game a while, but the content will absolute suit newbies, too (you could take notes for later!).
This is for those who feel they've learned and grown as an author or illustrator but need to take things up a notch-whether to finally secure publication, hone professional illustration skills, bite the bullet by creating a great website or marketing campaign, or securing bigger, better contracts.
It's your chance to take control of and plan your future-to take steps that will lead you to the next level. We'll talk about honing skills, furthering your education, hiring professionals, mentorships, internships, assessments and... how to handle rejection. We'll also cover groups, organisations and affiliations that you can be involved with, volunteering and creating your own initiatives (just like this podcast!).
Fire up your device, cram in those earbuds and enjoy this foray into the magical world of kids' book creation. If you have any questions or comments, you can say hello at [email protected].
I'm Tania McCartney and I'm an author, illustrator and editor of children's books. I've always wanted to live inside a book, and now I practically do. Welcome to The Happy Book.
SHOW NOTES
00:35 Introduction
01:35 A glass of sparkling mineral water and slices of pink lady apple doused in cinnamon
01:45 It's not all about the book
02:52 Who wants to do the same thing forever?
04:05 Your happiness levels-you want to enjoy what you do
05:42 Study and courses to advance your career
07:09 Procrastination
08:01 Course recommendations
13:14 Courses in proofreading and editing
14:13 Hiring an editor
16:20 Feedback and its subjectivity; how to deal with it
17:42 Manuscript and portfolio assessments
18:24 Mentors
20:47 Internships
23:33 Chicken, cubes of haloumi, red cabbage and spinach
23:46 Groups and associations
29:00 Volunteering
29:55 Initiatives
30:20 Kids' Book Review
31:59 The 52-Week Illustration Challenge
33:15 Ask Tania column
33:56 Instagram auction-A Bear a Day/A Fleur a Day
34:55 The Fantastical Flying Creator workshop
35:41 Etsy store-selling your books and artwork
37:01 Online presence
40:12 Collateral
41:15 Visual branding and recognition
42:43 Just write, just illustrate
44:05 Take advantage of slow times
44:43 Invest in yourself
45:00 Rejection and criticism
48:31 Rejection reasons and variables
51:25 A lovely beetroot lattè
52:07 Coming next week
52:59 The End
Music: Ukulele Whistle by Scott Holmes
PODCAST LINKS
Pinerolo Children's Book Cottage
Lilla Rogers' Make Art That Sells
Nina Rycroft's Picture Book Illustration Classes
Dee White's Writing Classes for Kids
Dee White's Tuesday Writing Tips
www.masterclass.com
svslearn.com
lynda.com
Jen Storer's