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Picture book Q&A QUICK FIRE šŸ”„ | Picture book mini series episode #5


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In this episode we answer a zillion of your brilliant picture book questions. Here's a summary of the key takeaways:

  • Finding stories to illustrate
  • Publishers, and how they pair up writers and illustrators
  • Tips for working with authorsĀ 
  • How picture book publishers work in general
  • Some live event illustration tips from Katie
  • TIP: When pitching ideas to publishers, don't submit a fully illustrated book. Instead, submit a couple of double-page spreads, and some character development sketches.
  • ANOTHER TIP: When you're just starting out in your illustration career, you can get your work under publishers' noses by creating a digital portfolio and using social media (eg Instagram). Make the most of hashtags and connect with fellow illustrators and publishers in the industry. You never know who's watching!

Read all about the Picture Book Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PBĀ 

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