This month, the illoguild discussed the topic of behind the scenes.Here are some of the exciting topics we discussed:
How Damjana Loddelina came up with a rough idea that her agent pitched—now she is turning it into a full book proposal for an interested publisher!
How Jen Gubicza discovered a unique sketching style that is now quickly becoming a full portfolio that will be pitched for future work! (Bonus: Don’t miss Jen’s fabulous writing hat!)
Noreen Anne shares tips for how to get started on writing and illustrating without judgement— and how that exploration is such a big part of her process!
Adam Ming and Jen Gubicza also dropped a hint about an exciting development about Art Quest…
Brenda Harris talks about working on nonfiction books and how she balances realism with an engaging, approachable style for kids.
…and so much more! Catch the replay to hear more about behind-the-scenes from the guild.
We hope to see you at our next illoguild live!
Mark your calendars for our next Illoguild Live on Monday, May 19! This month, we're sharing how we market and promote ourselves as artists, including what’s worked and what hasn’t.
Plus, a few of our members who attended the Bologna Children’s Book Fair will share insights and takeaways from the week. Whether you’re figuring out your own strategy or just curious about what Bologna is like, we’d love to have you join us!
See you there!
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