I am so torn about whether the illustrations in children’s books need to have an overarching story in and of themselves or not. SO TORN!
Tag Archives: illustrations
Kloria’s Two New Reformation Books
Filed under New Release, Resource
Who Chooses Illustrator?
When working toward a children’s picture book, who chooses the illustrator? Many traditional publishing houses prefer to pick one from previous projects. That way they can pair a better known name with a lesser known name and try to maximize visibility and lend experience to both. On the other hand, you may know people the publishing houses do not. If you do, then “who chooses the illustrator” can become a factor in where or how to publish.
Filed under Publishing, Question Asked, Writer Troubles
Kelly Schumacher, Illustrator
Today we have a guest post introducing Kelly Schumacher, illustrator, artist, and Lutheran to boot. I first heard her name as a presenter for the Good Shepherd Institute through Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, and then I saw a video on Facebook about her work with Grail Quest Books.