Illustrations Tell 50% of the Story

They maintain narrative flow and contribute to the visual appeal of your book. In addition to turning your words into stunning images, Illustrators must:

➤ Provide a storyboard or sketch for planning purposes

➤ Illustrate your front and back cover

➤ Send their art to your book designer in the proper format

➤ Bring your vision to life while incorporating their own creativity

👉𝟛 𝕎𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝔽𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕒𝕟 𝕀𝕝𝕝𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕠𝕣 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜

Check out an online illustration agency or directory.

There are lots of great agencies online. Just visit their websites, scroll through the available designs, and pick an artist whose style is just right for your book!

Here are a few sites to start:

* Advocate Art

* Childrens Illustrators

* Lemonade Illustration

Pick an artist from books or social media sites you already love.

Another great option is to search through books that you already have & love, find an artist whose style you like, and contact them directly. The worst they can say is no!

Contact a local college/university.

Try reaching out to a local college/university. Ask the Arts department if they have any candidates who would be up for the job.

Be flexible. When working with an illustrator, it’s important to give the artist some creative freedom as they bring your book to life.