The Hidden Reason Most Authors Fail to Hire the Right Children’s Book Illustrator (And How You Can Succeed) Over the years, I’ve met many authors who dream of turning their stories into picture books. They’ve written something wonderful, full of heart and imagination, but when it comes to hiring a children’s book illustrator, they often […]

Hire an Expert Children’s Book Illustrator to Bring Words to Life Sometimes, I still get that same feeling I had the very first time I held a children’s story in my hands — just words on paper, waiting to become something more. Being a Children’s Book Illustrator for over fifteen years hasn’t changed that feeling

5 Little-Known Factors That Decide How Much It Costs to Hire a Children’s Book Illustrator People often ask me one question again and again — “Ananta, how much will it cost to hire a children’s book illustrator?”Every time I hear it, I smile. Because after more than fifteen years in this field, I know the

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