In this episode, I talk with children‘s author Peter A. Johnson about what you need to know about finding working with illustrators for your children‘s book. You will hear some very practical advice on successfully finding and hiring an illustrator, what questions you should ask, and how to work out your budget. Plus, there is a lot of great information that Pete has learned from trial and error on his publishing journey.

Highlights

01:38 Pete‘s Author Journey

05:15 Process of self-publishing a children‘s book

06:44 What to have in place before looking for an illustrator

07:54 Working with illustrators

11:55 Where to find them

17:56 What to avoid

22:26 Questions to ask before hiring

26:36 Communication is key

28:59 Publishing time frame

34:42 Determining your budget

41:28 Think about what your illustrations could be used for

43:43 Author Action Point

50:53 Opportunities for your books

53:35 Connect with Pete