Pssst, if you like this, you'll LOVE our course The Picture Book Course. Climb aboard now while you still can - the doors are closing in a few hours. BE QUICK! https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PBIn 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 authorsÂ
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!
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