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The Business Side of Children’s Book Illustration: Some Conversations

Apr 17, 2023 | Illustration, The Business of Publishing

Photo of children's book illustrator at work
We’re excited to bring back Pat Cummings and Harold Underdown for an Illustrator’s Edition of our Crash Course in Children’s Publishing. At the end of this 9-week course, you will understand how the children’s book publishing industry works for illustrators and author/illustrators, including ways to build your portfolio and engage with art-directors.

To get you thinking about the business side of illustrating books for children, we’re sharing some of our #HFGather Illustrator Chats.

Income Streams for Children’s Book Illustrators

Illustrators Pat Cummings, Shadra Strickland, Xindi Yan and Rudy Gutierrez talk about all the different kinds of work they’ve done; online ways to earn or find income; how to come up with pricing, and more.

The Storied Career of Diane Dillon

Pat Cummings chats with Diane Dillon  about her long and illustrious career; creative collaboration; illustrating other cultures; matching the style to the story; and doing what it takes to get the job done.

On Agents for Illustrators: Pat Cummings, Shadra Strickland & Sarah Jung

The three illustrators discuss giving/getting illustrator feedback; how to go about finding an agent, and the importance of checking their references; staying dedicated; and advocating for yourself even if you have an agent.

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