Childrens books: illustration and writing
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Has anybody here had any experience of it, or have any advice about the industry?
having researched a little it seems like nice job to do but doesnt pay well. But I do plan to do this as a side project to begin with to see how things go. But having my name on something published would be awesome.
I've been increasingly eager to get started on an idea I've been sitting on for a few years now. I plan to create a few short stories for 6-12 years olds. I have some experience doing childrens book illustration and storyboarding (which was a similar project) at college and I really enjoyed it.
I'm still considering how I'll be doing the illustrations but it'll most probably involve ZBrush. However, I know that publishers generally like to see "real" media for childrens books, (paints, pencils, etc) because children like to be able to see how its drawn and copy it. At least this is what I gather from some research. But I think 3D has a place in childrens books, especially with evolving tech, etc. Having said that, I am considering hand drawing it as well. Will see.
Also. I know that writing a childrens book isnt as easy as "once upon a time". So i'll have to see how that goes.
Thoughts?
having researched a little it seems like nice job to do but doesnt pay well. But I do plan to do this as a side project to begin with to see how things go. But having my name on something published would be awesome.
I've been increasingly eager to get started on an idea I've been sitting on for a few years now. I plan to create a few short stories for 6-12 years olds. I have some experience doing childrens book illustration and storyboarding (which was a similar project) at college and I really enjoyed it.
I'm still considering how I'll be doing the illustrations but it'll most probably involve ZBrush. However, I know that publishers generally like to see "real" media for childrens books, (paints, pencils, etc) because children like to be able to see how its drawn and copy it. At least this is what I gather from some research. But I think 3D has a place in childrens books, especially with evolving tech, etc. Having said that, I am considering hand drawing it as well. Will see.
Also. I know that writing a childrens book isnt as easy as "once upon a time". So i'll have to see how that goes.
Thoughts?
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When you write a story the media you will use will be chosen depending on how you want the reader to feel.
I myself am trying to illustrate some of my books. I would be interested to see your work
Also it's one of the markets really hit by AI trash content, so even cheaper competitors who produce mass in no time.
If you are fine with doing what YOU want to do and not make money, maybe get lucky, likely will not, have fun!
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