Key Takeaways Children’s book illustration styles Style is quite a broad term. It can refer to cartoon-style or realistic, whimsical, stylized, watercolor, charcoal, etc. Or it can relate to an individual artist’s drawing or painting style, or “hand”. Of course, choose an illustrator with an individual style that appeals to you. I won’t discuss individual’s…
Key Takeaways Especially in children’s literature, narrative storytelling is often intertwined with the art of picture book design. Understanding the nuances of children’s books and their design, from the layout of single pages and full spreads to the interplay of illustrations and text across facing pages, is beneficial to every self-publishing children’s book author. It’s…
Key Takeaways Let’s take a look at the history of picture books, which is as rich and colourful as the stories these books tell. The origins of picture books are rooted in the influence of medieval illuminated manuscripts and John’s Locke’s educational ideals in the 17th century. From the first picture book in 1658 to…
Key Takeaways When choosing your picture book size, here’s what you need to know: As a picture book author, selecting your book size is both a technical and creative choice that can significantly influence children’s reading experience. The size of your book affects everything from how illustrations are displayed to how text flows on the…
Key Takeaways Before you hire an illustrator, here’s what you need to know about pricing: Wonderful illustrations are essential for children’s books for younger age groups. They are just as important as the words. Book illustration is a specialised skill, and not all artists are book illustrators. A great illustrator should capture the spirit of…
Writing a children’s book is incredibly exciting, but once the book is finished, there is so much more to learn. I often hear from people asking, “I wrote a children’s book now what?” If this is you, and are wondering what to do next, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll…
Key Takeaways Here’s what to keep in mind when designing your children’s book layout: When it comes to creating the perfect children’s book layout, the details can make all the difference. From the type of font to the use of illustrations, the layout of a children’s book makes an enormous difference in how much readers…
Key Takeaways If you want to write a children’s book, here’s how to get started the right way: Are you an aspiring author? Learn how to write a children’s book, from developing characters and ideas to finding the right illustrator. Being in the business of helping children’s book authors find their feet in the complicated…
Picture book writing In picture book writing, keep this in mind: Which age group your children’s book is for (target audience). The style of writing, for instance, rhyming. Does your book have morals or something to teach children? The writing itself: Bear in mind the word count and the word choices for early readers. The…
If you’re going to be writing one, you should know what makes a good children’s book! This may seem like a too-obvious question, but I find it is often neglected by new writers. In illustrating many children’s books, I have found that some authors don’t realize they need to study, read and practice to make…
Since we offer illustration services, we deal with children’s picture book authors most often. This easy to understand guide is going to explain to you exactly how to publish a picture book so you can start getting book sales and readers. In publishing a picture book, keep this in mind: The importance of picture books…