On writers and illustrators

This article by Sarah McIntyre was written in April 2016 but it's great information for both writers and illustrators. It popped up on my twitter feed today.

'Can you illustrate my book?' Some tips for writers approaching illustrators
https://jabberworks.livejournal.com/744387.html [10 February 2016]

As well as being a illustrator, she has a lot of knowledge to share. Check her website out to see her portfolio and her live journal for more of her articles and goings on. Sarah is also active on the usual socials!

Cheers,

Robot sketches, 2016

Next chapters

With submissions to agents and publishers opening in earnest in February I’ve begun to put together a new portfolio. This is why I’ve been a little distracted and not quite so active on the socials. 

I’ve been developing a new style and exercising my thoughts attending intensive courses with Australian Writers Centre. So I have researched the literary agents I would love to work with. Very scientifically, basing it all entirely on the illustrators who I admire and are represented by them. 

In this process I've also listed the Australian publishers who I see my work fitting neatly into their lists. Most of course don’t take unsolicited manuscripts but it is good to have goals.

Soon I’ll be updating my portfolio and bringing it all together as a package for attendance at KidLitVic again this year. The line up this year looks great, I'm hoping to meet a lot of people!

Cheers,