This was great! Thank you! I didn't realize that one could absolutely be proactive with a publisher about one's vision; somehow, I figured they were the experts. Now that I think of it, it is 'Your Baby' after all. ❤
This is a big issue and hard to grapple with. On one hand, yes, they're the experts. On the other hand, they're mere mortals with no superpowers, and they can be wrong like anyone else. And in many case, you have lots of specialized knowledge that they don't have!
I am in the process of writing and illustrating my first book, and my biggest concern is in how to lay everything out professionally. I had no clue about any of this, so I am so glad to have come across your video. It gives me some direction about how to put it all together. Thank you so much, its very helpful.
Amy, you hit the nail on the head! I wish I had known some of the things you talk about here. Along they way I have learned the hard way (that's my style). But, I'm almost there! My second book almost done, and first time illustrating one ;)
In regards to using a bright white watercolor paper versus the cream colored one, a friend of mine suggested that if you scan the art on the creamy paper into Illustrator or Photoshop, I can't remember which, you can click on a blank spot of the paper, select 'All', then, click 'Delete'. It will remove all the yellow tint from the scan, and bring it back as though you originally had a white paper. This was some years back; so, I'm not sure if it's still true.
Oh yes, I'm sure it's something simple like that. My publisher does all the processing of the images, so I defer to them, and they definitely preferred the bright white paper. I like it better too, so that worked out.
I hope you'll reconsider your perspective on that! There's no such thing as talent. Anyone can learn how to draw and paint. They're technical skills that you learn by taking classes and practicing. I've written a whole series of newsletters on this subject. Here's the first one: amystewart.substack.com/p/theres-no-such-thing-as-talent
Oh, thank you, thank you, Amy. Not just for your experience and how-to, but also for the honest mentor viewpoint shared so openly.
This was great! Thank you! I didn't realize that one could absolutely be proactive with a publisher about one's vision; somehow, I figured they were the experts. Now that I think of it, it is 'Your Baby' after all. ❤
This is a big issue and hard to grapple with. On one hand, yes, they're the experts. On the other hand, they're mere mortals with no superpowers, and they can be wrong like anyone else. And in many case, you have lots of specialized knowledge that they don't have!
I am in the process of writing and illustrating my first book, and my biggest concern is in how to lay everything out professionally. I had no clue about any of this, so I am so glad to have come across your video. It gives me some direction about how to put it all together. Thank you so much, its very helpful.
Best of luck!
This is gold. So many of your tips apply to just being a good member of a team.
Hey thanks! I hadn't thought about it that way, but that's a really good point.
Thank you for sharing! It's been a long time dream of mine to write and illustrate my own books.
I hope you do it someday!
Amy, you hit the nail on the head! I wish I had known some of the things you talk about here. Along they way I have learned the hard way (that's my style). But, I'm almost there! My second book almost done, and first time illustrating one ;)
Thanks Teresa!
In regards to using a bright white watercolor paper versus the cream colored one, a friend of mine suggested that if you scan the art on the creamy paper into Illustrator or Photoshop, I can't remember which, you can click on a blank spot of the paper, select 'All', then, click 'Delete'. It will remove all the yellow tint from the scan, and bring it back as though you originally had a white paper. This was some years back; so, I'm not sure if it's still true.
Oh yes, I'm sure it's something simple like that. My publisher does all the processing of the images, so I defer to them, and they definitely preferred the bright white paper. I like it better too, so that worked out.
Great explanation, thanks a Lot for sharing you process.
Glad you enjoyed it!
SO very helpful!
I'm so glad!
Inspiring! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Congratulations! Your work is beautiful.
Much appreciated!
Amy, how did you find a publisher? You probably have an agent?
Hi! Yes, I have an agent who takes my book proposal and shops it around to publishers.
Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤bravissima
Thanks!
I wish I had talent for that.
I hope you'll reconsider your perspective on that! There's no such thing as talent. Anyone can learn how to draw and paint. They're technical skills that you learn by taking classes and practicing. I've written a whole series of newsletters on this subject. Here's the first one: amystewart.substack.com/p/theres-no-such-thing-as-talent