The Exception: If you are very confident in your skills as a professional author / illustrator, and you have a very clear vision of your book as a whole, then you may like to present a complete package. They are very good at deciding whether a manuscript will translate well to a book. Publishers don’t need (or usually want) finished illustrations, or even sketches of what ‘should’ happen in the illustrations. Focus on making every word count, ensure the correct layout for presenting your picture book manuscript, and do what you do best. In fact, the answer to this question is almost always an unequivocal no. The Rule: This is a common assumption among new writers, but never fear – you don’t need an art degree to pitch your book. Should I provide my own illustrations when pitching to an agent / publisher? Please note that the answers to these questions might be slightly different if you’re hiring a commercial illustrator for a magazine article, multiple illustrators for anthologies, or an artist to design visual content for your website. I’ll focus on picture books and illustrated fiction with a single author and illustrator, and mostly look at the expectations of trade publishers. ![]() ![]() I’m here today to answer some of the most frequently asked questions I hear from writers new to the collaboration process. As an illustrator, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of working with extraordinary writers.
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