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How to Find the Perfect Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator for Your Story There’s something special about seeing your own story turn into pictures. The first time an author sends me a manuscript, I can almost feel the excitement through the screen. Words have already given the story a voice, but illustrations give it a face.Finding

10 Secrets Children’s Book Illustrators Rarely Share with Authors I’ve been working as a children’s book illustrator for more than 15 years now, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: authors usually see only half of what really goes into an illustrated book. They hand me a manuscript, and when the artwork comes

Why Authors Need a Professional Children’s Book Illustrator When I talk to first-time authors, one thing I hear often is: “I’ve written my story, but I don’t know how to make it come alive for children.” That’s where a children’s book illustrator steps in. I’ve been illustrating children’s books for over 15 years, and in

Why a Children’s Book Illustrator Can Make or Break Your Book’s Success I often tell authors something they don’t expect: your story isn’t the first thing a child notices in a book—the pictures are. That may sound strange, especially if you’ve spent months polishing your manuscript. But after more than 15 years of working as

Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Children’s Book Illustrator Online When an author finishes writing a children’s book, the next big question usually is: “Who will illustrate it?” Over the past 15+ years of working as a children’s book illustrator, I’ve met many writers who felt nervous about this step. Some had no idea where

Top 10 Qualities to Look for in a Children’s Book Illustrator When I first started out as a children’s book illustrator more than fifteen years ago, I had no idea how many authors felt completely lost when it came to choosing the right illustrator. Many had great stories in their hands but didn’t know what