tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80020164519985540162024-03-13T14:51:06.900-07:00Izzy BeanFree resources, helpful guides and much more!Izzy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021275067735728811noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002016451998554016.post-21752428290177475722021-06-25T03:00:00.019-07:002021-06-25T16:09:04.586-07:00ARE PHYSICAL BOOKS STILL RELEVANT TODAY?<blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>“In the age of technology, if you don't adapt you'll be obsolete,”</i></span></blockquote></blockquote><div> Well, they might have been right in a vast number of areas but is it true when
it comes to the world of books? While the radical and rapid growth is so
obviously apparent in major fields like education, communications, gaming, and
so on, surprisingly enough, physical paper books have been able to hold tight.
It is a fight that they have been able to win and retain even with the
introduction of a much more portable, mobile device which can hold thousands of
books. So why are physical books still relevant today? What is their secret? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_cRY5FgH5VgwCEy-pkQTm2FOgu-_bxcNY_Q27opUG8scmbE4n4o14MOYwq4EjngZfWoKrprvG1MGChOvQckhJ-q_cWkmVXJs1DIsg4t8beD-URng_HIX52MKPrqGNjqse1FhurOcSNDi/s500/ebook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_cRY5FgH5VgwCEy-pkQTm2FOgu-_bxcNY_Q27opUG8scmbE4n4o14MOYwq4EjngZfWoKrprvG1MGChOvQckhJ-q_cWkmVXJs1DIsg4t8beD-URng_HIX52MKPrqGNjqse1FhurOcSNDi/s320/ebook.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span>You just can't beat the feel and smell of a book </span></h3><div><br /></div><div>Ebooks might seem to be a more
attractive than owning thousands of books what with
their backlights, changeable font sizes, and light-as-a-feather weight, however, physical books
still seem to have the hearts of millions simply because... <i>they smell nice</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>No doubt there are billions of people
who choose to own these little devices to hold their books, but there are as
many or even more people who still wish to hold a book in their hands.
Statistics show that physical books are still being sold more than Ebooks and the number one cited reasons for preferring books? That hard to describe yet soothingly familiar smell as you stick your nose between the pages.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uYjRZUTVyFQpeR7Qxaks42gW1S6SNTzuqcxA3fsg9lj3pBgpyqKxLEvUKGEAVGCRl8gaZtq-MmGLSsjJ0LlLj6EVzKyoVwKVllEwwkYW5_PLqOItK2kMtE_jQnHpFVI1ImXlY44Zfbd4/s1063/IzzyBean23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6uYjRZUTVyFQpeR7Qxaks42gW1S6SNTzuqcxA3fsg9lj3pBgpyqKxLEvUKGEAVGCRl8gaZtq-MmGLSsjJ0LlLj6EVzKyoVwKVllEwwkYW5_PLqOItK2kMtE_jQnHpFVI1ImXlY44Zfbd4/s320/IzzyBean23.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Even
with the advancement in technology physical books still seem appealing because of their texture as you hold them in your hand, the movement as you turn each page. We human beings are constantly hanging on to things. Physical books are tangible and metaphysical
representations of one’s thoughts. It merely does not sit on a shelf as a
decorative item but it also holds sentimental value. It’s a romance of sorts,
the entire affair from beginning to end. You visit the brick and mortar building
to make your purchase, you peruse over the books until you find the right one
for you. You take it home and cozy up in your favourite nook. It essentially
becomes your best friend for the duration of that read. The times you held your
breath while you turn the page to learn if the protagonist lives or dies, the
smell of the fresh or even twice loved books all of it seems to be a cathartic
experience. You read it for the story but you go back again and again for the whole, immersive experience. </div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">They never die</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></h3><div>Although the manufacturers may boast about their longer and longer battery life, books can boast an indefinite one. The book you are reading could have been read by others and passed down for generations, or swapped in cafes around the world, in the hands of people you have never met yet share that same connection. You can take them in the pool and they won't be in any danger of splashes. You can leave them out in the sun and the most damage they will receive is a bit of fading on the cover. You can drop them with the only worry being that you've lost your place on the page. Yep, they're immortal all right, and that's hard to beat even if the rival is a technological marvel.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span>You'll take more notice if it's a physical book</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h3><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div>Yes, really! A study reported in the Guardian last year found that Kindle readers had more trouble recalling details about a mystery novel than readers of the exact same novel in print. It is suspected that ebooks push the reader to skip pages and 'skim' past important parts of the story, whereas a paperback book demands more respect and encourages you to slow down, get immersed and take much more in.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span>The beautiful art</span></h3><div><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsm8gnRjjRjmetADGMQJm68aYaGEELnVKP91qi6vHUZGieuo8aTMhwvlcUribj4NmIGu-iGFjuyHwhcY9C6sRTdAYSbAwhG94hzRnlUjtCBs-bWr9AyeqglQunxv-bwAww2sd2Or-sbXOG/s880/IzzyBean5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="880" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsm8gnRjjRjmetADGMQJm68aYaGEELnVKP91qi6vHUZGieuo8aTMhwvlcUribj4NmIGu-iGFjuyHwhcY9C6sRTdAYSbAwhG94hzRnlUjtCBs-bWr9AyeqglQunxv-bwAww2sd2Or-sbXOG/w439-h226/IzzyBean5.jpg" width="439" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I couldn't write this article without mentioning one of my favourite parts of a book; the illustrations. Whether that's the unforgettable cover art that might be the very reason you picked up the book in the first place, or the incredibly detailed pictures inside takes you back to the books of your childhood when you spent hours pouring over them looking for all the little details and hidden characters. Of course, ebooks can also display the illustrations on their screens, but it's far from the same experience. They are often small, and most of them are only grayscale so they cannot show off the brilliant colours. In addition to that, they are not the intended output when the artist was drawing them, so they may not fit on the screen properly or display double page illustrations. In short, they just do not compare to physical picture books.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">The kids love 'em</h3><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>That's the only reason some need to choose physical over digital. Children simply love turning pages, carrying their favourite book to bed, pointing at their printed friends with sticky fingers. Do your children feel that connection with a screen?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are many more years to go in this war of Ebooks
versus traditional books I'm sure, but for now, it is our bulky, dusty, stained physical books that stand defiantly at the number one
position.
</div>Izzy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021275067735728811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002016451998554016.post-65181067691598030012018-06-18T04:03:00.000-07:002018-06-18T04:03:28.273-07:00Everything you need to know about ISBN numbers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As if self publishing your own book wasn't hard enough - at some point you have to think about ISBN numbers. These confusing collection of seemingly random digits are more important than you think, so I've broken down everything you need to know in a complete, comprehensive guide.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. They were 10 digits long, but since 2007 they are now always 13 digits long. While they may look random, they aren't at all and are made using a specific formula that makes them unique to each book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From here on, we will be referring to the numbers as 'identifiers', because each number identifies something about your book. Bookstores, libraries, publishers and any other buyers use these identifiers to find your book and quickly find out more information they might need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Each ISBN is split into 5 parts, sometimes separated visually by a hyphen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might have seen ISBN numbers that don't quite follow this structure. In those cases, the ISBN numbers have been purchased in bulk, 10,000 or more at a time. Big companies like Amazon do this to redistribute to their clients who self publish through them. The identifiers are the same, but refer to Amazon's details rather than the details of each single book. Buyers can immediately tell by looking at the ISBN whether you have bought the ISBN in bulk as part of a large company, or if it was a single purchase and you are a self publisher. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now you know what an ISBN is, the next question is;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are different options when it comes to ISBNs.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use an ISBN assigned by your publisher </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Online publishers such as Createspace give you the option to use one of their assigned ISBN numbers. This is often free, or at least the cheapest choice. However you may be limited to where you can distribute your book. The imprint will appear as 'Createspace' rather than your own name. You cannot transfer this ISBN to another publisher if you leave Createspace. If you don't plan to distribute outside of Createspace then this may be a good budget option for you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Used by serious and professional authors, this option offers more flexibility than using an assigned ISBN. Your name will appear as the publisher and you can distribute to more channels. If you move to another publisher however, you will have to get a new ISBN</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Similar to buying your own ISBN above, this option also allows you to have your own name as publisher and distribute to more channels, but furthermore, with a universal ISBN you can move to another publisher and keep the same ISBN.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might ask; 'What does it matter if Createspace are listed as the publisher?' Well, you might not mind, but bigger bookshops will not stock books that are listed as published by Createspace. If you're seriously trying to become a best-selling author, using an assigned ISBN could hinder you. </span></h5>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's worth noting as well, that you need an ISBN for each format of the book you are publishing, even if it is the same title. Here are some common scenarios which would require a new ISBN.</span></h5>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eBooks technically aren't required to have an ISBN number, yet you can still have one if you think you would benefit. They not only give the impression that you are more professional, but also make it easy for resellers and buyers to identify your book and it's details. Some big bookstores will not list your eBook on their site unless it has an ISBN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you choose to use the assigned ISBN, Createspace will offer this when you create your title. But for the other options, you can buy them directly through the only companies who control them; Bowker in the US, and Nielson in the UK.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are a plenty of third party sites who sell ISBNs, but I would steer clear of them. Not only do they cost more money, but you do not know what identifiers they are really using.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's also good to know that not only can you save money buying the ISBN numbers directly, but you can get a good discount by buying in bulk too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your ISBN should appear on your barcode. When you bought your ISBN they will have provided it as a barcode, so use this file to place onto your book cover. (Or give it to your designer for them to place)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The barcode should be on the back of the book, near the bottom. There's no point trying to be different and placing it somewhere else or in a weird shape, because all that will do is confuse buyers and sellers, and prevent them from quickly scanning your book for information.</span></div>
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Izzy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021275067735728811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002016451998554016.post-22579644605001410722018-04-18T09:27:00.001-07:002018-04-18T09:28:37.342-07:005 tips to writing books for children (With words by published children's author, Carol Baker!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It isn't as easy as A B C. Writing for children is a lot more challenging then
a lot of people would expect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Children demand engaging, thought provoking and linguistically interesting
books that capture their hearts and light up their imagination. As a writer is
it difficult to know when your story is too simple or too complicated for your
chosen age range, or even if your writing will appeal to your target age range.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I spoke to Carol Baker, a teacher with a passion for English Grammar who
recently commissioned me to illustrate her own children's book; <i>Armored Armadillo to Zippy Zebra – An
alliterative anthology of animals</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">With
Carol’s professional advice, I have compiled these 5 most important tips to writing for children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">It’s
tempting to put wholesome, life lessons into your book, especially if your
story has a moral that is revealed at the end. But children know when they are
being taught a lesson; and it’s too much like school. They spend much of their
day being told what to do and taught how to behave, so young readers will shy
away from books like this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and avoid writing your ‘moral’ at the end of the story in an obvious way, and
instead use the character and the story to show how the person has learned
and changed. For example a book about a boy who never shares his toys may end
with the boy learning to share, but instead of writing this as the boy’s Mum
telling him, ‘Sharing is kind and the right thing to do, so you should always share,’
how about the boy finds out for himself that sharing makes him more popular and
he prefers the friendships he makes more than his toys, leaving them discarded
at the end of the book as he runs off to play with his friends?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Books
that have good lessons hidden below the surface are much more likely to be fun
to read, and children are smart enough to learn that this behaviour can benefit
them too. When you find yourself preaching, ask yourself; how can I imply this
without saying it outright?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Carol’s
career as a teacher prepared her for this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">My passion has always been English grammar, and I
particularly enjoyed teaching fairy tales and folk tales to children. Valuable life lessons and English grammar
structures can be learned from these simple stories which many of my ESL
(English as a Second Language) students grasped unknowingly as they began
reading. A good teacher can make
learning enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Although “Armored Armadillo to Zippy Zebra, An
Alliterative Anthology of Animals” can be read for pure enjoyment, many parents
and teachers will appreciate the ways they can apply the book as a teaching
tool. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">A great practice session for this is to listen in on children having a conversation without adults. How do they ask questions? How do they put their sentences together? Children have a unique way of interacting with the world around them, and they will find it difficult to read a book that is written in an adult environment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">A child will not only understand your story better, but they will also relate to your characters much more if they talk like them and think like them. Here’s a great example.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">If you are writing what you think a child should hear – stop right there. Go back and write as if you are immersed in the world of that child. Tables and chairs tower over your head, adults eat strange things and you can’t understand why pouring mud onto the living room carpet is so bad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">'But they ARE little kids!' I hear you exclaim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Think
about it. What child likes being told they’re too little and inexperienced? Young
children love to think they’re all grown up. When they are reading (or being
read to) they want to feel like they are powerful, respected and that the
person telling the story understands them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Children
are a lot more intelligent and perceptive then most adults give them credit
for. It’s a fine balance between giving them the opportunity to piece a story
together themselves, working out something that they might not understand at
first, and still keeping it simple enough that they can still follow the plot without
getting frustrated and abandoning it. Carol Baker does this by providing some
easy to pronounce, well-known words with new, more difficult ones that children
can learn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I knew I was going to choose an animal for
each letter of the alphabet as the basis of my book, but it took me two years
to decide what vehicle to use for showcasing these animals. Should I make it funny or factual? Should I make it rhyming? What age readers should I target? When I decided to give each animal an
alliterative adjective, I saw alliteration as my vehicle.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">While
illustrating for Carol Baker, I slipped a pair of underpants into an
illustration. Carol wasn’t keen on the idea and removed them to the dismay of
her Granddaughter. After seeing her young test audience giggle so much when they
saw the clothing, Carol decided to put the underpants back in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">It’s
not just underpants. Snot, poop, bogies – if it’s gross and inappropriate,
young kids will love it! Adults on the other hand, will have no idea what is so
funny about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Don’t
be scared to throw in a few rude situations in both your writing and the
accompanying illustrations. If you’re unsure, test them out on a willing young
subject and see if they laugh. You’ll be surprised! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Children’s
books typically have fewer words to play with; so don’t waste them. Make every
word count by eliminating any words that aren’t essential to the story and use
outstanding, interesting words that add to the atmosphere you are trying to
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;">Carol
Baker does this perfectly in her book. Without going over ten words per page,
every single word she uses gives something to the reader so that the sound they
make when spoken are pleasant to hear and conjure up the exact image that is
needed to understand the meaning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "abadi mt condensed light"; font-size: 16pt;"> Carol's inspiration for her book came in a dream one night and a few years later she's selling copies of her book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble as well as at local bookstores and events. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><i>My
book showcases entertaining and educational alliterative descriptions of real
animals with beautifully detailed and colorful illustrations which include an
“I Spy” feature that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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This blog is the second part of a two part blog. If you would like to follow from the beginning, you can read part one here; <a href="https://izzybeanillustration.blogspot.in/2018/04/step-by-step-guide-to-self-publishing_1.html">Preparing your Ingram Spark account</a><br />
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In this blog post, I will go through a step by step process to preparing your files and uploading them to Ingram Spark's website ready to publish and distribute.<br />
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Before you can upload your files, you need to make sure that they are formatted correctly. Ingram Spark have strict specifications that you need to abide by, so if you are not familiar with formatting and design, it might be best to hire a professional to ensure you end up with files that will be accepted. If you have hired an illustrator, it's worth asking to see if they offer this as part of the illustration package.<br />
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Ingram Spark expects you to upload your book as two files; the exterior as one file, and your full interior as the other. The process is similar, but not identical, depending on what kind of book you are publishing but I am going to assume you are uploading a full colour book with pictures or illustrations and if your book is different you will still be able to follow the process. Let's start with the exterior file.<br />
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<b>Exterior file</b><br />
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Your exterior file includes the front of your book, the back of your book and the spine. Depending on your personal preference, you might have a combination of text and illustrations. Your exterior should be one, continuous file that has the front of the book on the right and the back on the left. Here are the specifications that Ingram Spark requires;<br />
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- A PDF which is PDF/X-1a:2001 or PDF/X-3:2002 compliant<br />
- CMYK<br />
- At least 300 dpi<br />
- A 100% black only barcode on a white box / background<br />
- A 3mm bleed on all four sides<br />
- A 6mm margin on all four sides<br />
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The size of the file is the front cover, plus the back cover, plus the spine. The spine size depends on many factors, such as how many pages it has, what kind of paper you use and what kind of cover you select. You can calculate this through Ingram Spark's spine calculator here; <a href="https://myaccount.ingramspark.com/Portal/Tools/SpineCalculator">Ingram Spark - Spine calculator</a><br />
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Here is an example of one exterior file I created for a recent project;<br />
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Here are the specifications that Ingram Spark requires;<br />
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- A PDF which is PDF/X-1a:2001 or PDF/X-3:2002 compliant<br />
- Single page PDF only (all double spreads should be split)<br />
- CMYK<br />
- At least 300 dpi<br />
- A 3mm bleed on three outer sides<br />
- A 13mm margin on all four sides<br />
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If you have 9" tall by 6" wide book, this is how you work work out the bleed;<br />
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The size of the book in mm - <span style="color: red;">228.6mm x 152.4mm</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">WIDTH = Add 3mm bleed on the outer trim edge - </span><span style="color: red;">228.6mm x 155.4mm</span><br />
HEIGHT = Add 3mm bleed on both the top and bottom outer trim edges - <span style="color: red;">234.6mm x 155.4mm</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Below is an example of one page from an interior PDF that I created for a recent project. note that you can't tell where the bleed or trim end, as the illustration flows all the way to the end of the paper. The outer edge around the illustration contains little valuable information because that will risk being cut off when the book is manufactured.</span><br />
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Once you have the two files correctly formatted and ready to upload, login in your Ingram Spark account and navigate to your Dashboard by clicking on the tab at the top of the page. From here, click on the title of your book and you should see your metadata and information you have already filled in. Keep clicking on continue (checking the information is correct) until you get to the end, where you will see two sections to upload files; one for your interior and one for your exterior.<br />
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Uploading can take some time if you have a large book or high resolution files and I sometimes find the upload times out if you don't have a good enough internet connection. Once the file has finished uploading, you'll see a spinning wheel as the software automatically checks that the file meets their initial requirements. This is not human controlled, so if you receive any errors at all, read them carefully and double check you have calculated the exact size and trim.<br />
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Once your files have been accepted, you will be able to submit the book for review by an Ingram Spark employee and your work here is done. As long as you've followed the steps properly and met the requirements, you will have your files accepted and be able to distribute your book. Good luck!<br />
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Izzy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021275067735728811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002016451998554016.post-63175673826777337842018-04-01T07:55:00.004-07:002018-04-01T08:12:37.592-07:00Step by step guide to self publishing with Ingram Spark - Preparing your account<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New authors might notice there is very little free help when it comes to self publishing with Ingram Spark. The popular print-on-demand publisher is an excellent choice when it comes to ordering high quality print-on-demand books that can be distributed to over 39,000 vendors worldwide, but navigating the strict requests set out by the Amazon owned company leave many hiring a third party to deal with the company on their behalf which can be costly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In this free guide, I'm going to share with you the steps I've learnt during my ten years of working with clients who choose to publish with Ingram Spark in the hopes that I might be able to make your journey to becoming a best selling author that little bit easier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As an illustrator who offers this service, I work exclusively with children's books so this guide will involve publishing a children's picture book, but you can apply these steps to almost any kind of literature you would like to publish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will go through two main elements; </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://izzybeanillustration.blogspot.in/2018/04/step-by-step-guide-to-self-publishing_1.html">preparing your account</a><span id="goog_1455146433"></span><span id="goog_1455146434"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a> and </span><a href="https://izzybeanillustration.blogspot.in/2018/04/step-by-step-guide-to-self-publishing_3.html">uploading your files </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because I'm going to discuss every step of the way in great detail, I have separated these elements into two sequential blogs for easy reading. This is the first blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Before you begin, there are a few things you should have ready.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You should have different ISBN numbers for each format of your book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For example, the book I am uploading in this guide is Carol Baker's 'A to Z, an Aliterative Anothology of Animals' and we will publish this as a hardback, a paperback and an ebook. Therefore we will need 3 separate ISBN numbers for each version. If you're unsure how to get an ISBN number you can check out our handy little guide here; <a href="https://self-publishingschool.com/isbn/">All you need to know about ISBN numbers. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Depending on what country you live and work in, your tax laws will vary so it's a good idea to read up about what you need to be legal. Regardless of whether your book project is your main source of income or not, you should always be prepared to submit your tax information to avoid breaking the law.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is so Ingram Spark can pay you the royalties earned from your book. If you're trying to sell your book as a main job, you might want to setup a business bank account for these payments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now you are ready to start, so let's begin with...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Initially, it can be daunting to fill in the information Ingram Spark asks for if you are unfamiliar with the terms they use, but it is relatively straight forward if you take your time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- Visit <a href="http://www.ingramspark.com/" target="_blank">www.ingramspark.com </a></span><br />
- Click on 'Create an account' in the top right hand corner<br />
- Fill in your details<br />
- At this point, Ingram Spark will send you an email to verify your email address. Login to your email and click on the link to verify, then visit the Ingram Spark website again to login with your newly verified email and password.<br />
- Accept Ingram Spark's terms of use by clicking on 'I agree'<br />
- Fill in the required information on the next screen.<br />
- Setup a security question<br />
- Read and sign the agreements (note, only two of these are actually required to continue)<br />
- Click on 'finish setting up my account'<br />
- Select a currency and add your bank details (if you wish to get paid through Paypal, you must select US DOLLARS at this screen and Paypal will convert any payments into your local currency)<br />
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Once you've finished setting up your financial information, you can move onto adding your book. Click on the tab which says; 'Dashboard' and from here, there is a button which says; 'Add a new title', click on this to open up this page.<br />
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Now you need to fill in the information about your book. I recommend taking your time to do this properly because once you have filled everything in, it is more confusing to go back and make changes.<br />
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You now need to select the format of your book to work on. Is it a physical print or ebook? If you offer both and you will distribute them at the same time, you can choose the combined option.<br />
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Then, you can fill in the main information about your book.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Title</i> - The title of your book</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Subtitle</i> - The subtitle of your book, leave this blank if you don't have one</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Language</i> - The main language your book is written in</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Short description</i> - You can use the blurb from the back of your book</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Keywords</i> - Research some popular and relevant keywords relating to your book's subject</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Series name and number</i> - If your book is not part of a series, you can leave this blank</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Edition description</i> - Only fill this in if your book has different editions, different formats (such as paperback or hardback) are not included. Otherwise leave this blank</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Full description</i> - This would be an extension of the short description above. You can use a more in-depth discussion of what your book is about, similar to what you might send to a potential agent or publicist. </span><br />
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Continue to the next step, where you see this screen;<br />
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Add any contributors you would like associated with your book, such as illustrators and co-authors then click on continue. Now you will see more boxes to fill in. It is important to fill these in honestly and accurately, because they will form the 'metadata' that is attached to your book. If your metadata is inaccurate it may mean that your target audience cannot find your book.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Imprint</i> - This is defaulted to your business name, which is listed as the publisher data instead of 'Ingram Spark'. At first, your name might not appear because you are a new account, but you can continue as normal and come back to this in a couple of days to select your name.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Subject</i> - Choose the main subject that your book is about, you can select more than one if you need to</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Region</i> - If your book includes a real place or country in the world, you can select it here</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Thema </i>- This is a global subject that is featured in your book</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Audience</i> - Choose the audience your book is targeted towards</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Table of contents</i> - If your book has a table of contents, you can write it here</span><br />
<i style="color: #444444;">Review Quotes</i><span style="color: #444444;"> - If your book has been reviewed positively before, you can write quotes from the reviews here</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Trim size</i> - This is what size your book will be AFTER printing</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Interior colour and paper </i>- This is the paper quality that the INSIDE of your book is printed on. Your preferences and budget will determine which one you choose. If you are unsure what the difference is, <a href="https://medium.com/@spencer_th0mas/ingramspark-paper-standard-vs-premium-color-compared-c0d99d8bbaef" target="_blank">check out this great post about the options.</a> </span><br />
<i style="color: #444444;">Binding type</i><span style="color: #444444;"> - This is what the OUTSIDE of your book will look like. </span><span style="color: #444444;">If you are unsure what the difference is, </span><a href="https://medium.com/@spencer_th0mas/ingramspark-paper-standard-vs-premium-color-compared-c0d99d8bbaef">check out this great post about the options.<span style="color: #444444;"> </span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>Page count</i> - This is the number of actual pages (not sides of a page) your book has. All pages are counted so include any blank pages. Since one page has two sides, it should be an even number. </span><br />
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The next page will include details about the pricing of your book. In the top box, you can enter the ISBN that is associated with this version of your book. There is an option to assign a non-distributable ISBN, but I would not recommend this unless you are making a book that you don't intend to sell or distribute.<br />
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In the following boxes, you can enter the retail price of your book for each country. You should have already thought carefully about how much you want your book to be, paying special attention to how much each print will cost and how much you need your profits to be. You'll notice a box called 'Global connect program.' This is Ingram Spark's program that allows publishers anywhere in the world to print and distribute your book. As long as you are happy to sell worldwide, you can tick this box and enter the price.<br />
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On this page you can also set rules about returns and wholesale discounts. Take note of the number that appears at the end of each column - this will be your earnings for each sale. If it is red, it is a negative balance and you won't be able to continue.<br />
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<i style="color: #444444;">Publication date</i><span style="color: #444444;"> - This is the date your book will be published</span><br />
<i style="color: #444444;">On </i><span style="color: #444444;"><i>sale</i></span><i style="color: #444444;"> date</i><span style="color: #444444;"> - This date is the first date your book can be sold. You can leave this blank and it will automatically be the same as your publication date</span><br />
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At this point, you should see a prompt to start uploading your files, well done! Visit my next blog post to follow the steps to upload your files and continue using Ingram Spark to publish your book.<br />
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<b>Next: <a href="https://izzybeanillustration.blogspot.in/2018/04/step-by-step-guide-to-self-publishing_3.html">Preparing and uploading your files</a></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And what does Santa bring to good little boys and girls? Books of course!</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">But when should you start marketing your Christmas themed books? Should you say 'holidays' instead of Christmas? And should your book have a festive 'message'?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't worry if you're asking all these questions and more; they are all relevant if you want to be a successful Christmas author. I recently teamed up with author Adam Reed to create a magical, festive themed book to rival the popular 'Elf on a Shelf' series, and he kindly took some time to give us some advice on this blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Adam was originally looking to start a holiday tradition with his family and only came across one option - an elf. As he looked at it and dug into the story he was taken aback by how <span style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">creepy it looked, how intimidating the story was to children, and how stressful the “tradition” came to be for parents. </span></span><br />
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Writing a Christmas tale is much, much different than writing at any other time of year. The competition is already high - with some popular and classic Christmas stories dominating the market. How can you make YOUR Santa stand out from the thousands that already exist? Why would a parent choose to buy YOUR book instead of the ones that everybody already know and love?<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Another tip is to include all those Christmassy feelings that you associate with that special time of year, without being too obvious and cheesy. It's easy to fall into the trap of writing about being good for Santa, or hearing bells jingling or even seeing snow fall, but most kids hear this in every Christmas book, TV show and song already. Try thinking about what makes you feel festive instead. Maybe it's the smell of hot mulled wine, or having to wear knitted mittens. Write about the tastes, smells and sounds of Christmas that you often overlook or take for granted and you're sure to create a vibe that excited children can't resist. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">It seems strange to be thinking about Christmas when it's sunny outside, but please don't underestimate this advice. As an illustrator I am inundated with requests to illustrate Christmas books during October and November and unfortunately I have to turn most away by explaining that they're just too late. Aside from the illustrations taking many months to complete, editing, formatting and publishing will eat away at your deadline so the sooner you can start the better. Adam knows this all too well. He says;</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #073763; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ideally I wanted to do it in early November as I feel that most people start planning for Christmas in early November, but it was a very layered process to get the book written, illustrated, and edited — and then an even more intense process to find a packager, a plush maker, design both the plush and the packaging, then put them all together and get them to amazon in time for the holidays. It was almost an impossible task but I pulled it off."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So plan well ahead and expect your book to take longer than you thought. After all, it's better to be early than late when it comes to Christmas sales! Most parent start their Christmas shopping in November, but some start as early as September - so that means you should aim to have your book finished and ready for sale at the end of August! Try to make the most of sales and start pitching as soon as the cold nights start setting in. When you are advertising your book, remember that while k</span><span style="text-align: left;">ids may be your target readers - it's the parents who will be buying. Try to aim your advertisements at parents and families buying your books as gifts for children. </span></div>
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Just because it's Christmas doesn't mean you can't apply all the usual rules of writing a story for children. Are you teaching a life lesson or just having a fun story with a twist at the end? there should definitely be a reason for your character's actions - just like any other time of year. Avoid pages that don't progress the story and make sure your plot is full of action and events to keep your reader's interested.</div>
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Thankyou for reading, I hope this blog helped you write a Christmas tale that will be loved year after year after year! If you're looking for an illustrator for your Christmas tale, you can email me at izzybean@izzybean.co.uk and I'd be happy to discuss your project.</div>
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You can buy Adam's book as a beautiful box set that includes a Reindeer plush toy here; <a href="http://reindeerinhere.com/available-black-friday/">http://reindeerinhere.com/available-black-friday/</a></div>
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We are now adding some highlights to our bubble. I like to change the highlights on each bubble so they are all different, but usually the top has the most highlight and a few bits elsewhere. I also selected the eraser again and with a smaller size (but the same settings as I used before) I deleted some more bits of the bubble next to my highlights so they stood out a bit more.</div>
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You can copy and paste the bubble and change the size to create lots of little bubbles, or just play around with the process to make oblong and wonky bubbles - feel free to be creative! They really look effective when placed over objects like Norman's body. If you put any bubbles in the background, try turning their Opacity down to make them harder to see. (They will have to be on their own layer to do this.)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Yes, I wrote plays and my friends and I would act them out. I also </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Actually, I looked to my own young adult children to help me <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />remember what they loved about The Little Christmas Angel when they <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />were little, and also to my two grandsons to see how stories <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />interested them and what held their attention. I knew they loved <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />finding tiny unexpected little surprises in the illustrations like a <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />cow wearing a necklace or mice playing checkers - even if that <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />didn't have anything to do with the actual story.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Yes, - they are still in the incubation stage at this point, but I'm <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />excited about two different stories I'm eager to tell. We're very <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />busy right now though focusing on The Little Christmas Angel. It's <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />already in it its second reprint and it was just released six weeks <br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />ago!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Well thank you so much for talking to us, and I hope your book continues to sell well!</b></span></span><br />
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I love watching speed paintings, and now I'm addicted to making them too! There's something very satisfying about watching a blank canvas transform before your eyes, I cant help but watch it over and over.</div>
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This illustration was created for Laura Bullock's book; "Where Do You Live, Animal Friend?" and is available on Amazon here; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Where-You-Live-Animal-Friend/dp/1530312868" target="_blank">Where Do You Live, Animal Friend?</a></div>
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Izzy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021275067735728811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002016451998554016.post-72283906325993934212016-06-30T09:07:00.001-07:002016-06-30T09:07:19.622-07:00WORDS AND PICTURES - How to balance text and illustrations in an illustrated book.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When writing your children's book, you probably took a lot of time with your words; writing, reading them and then re-writing until you had crafted those words into a sentences, sentences into paragraphs and those paragraphs into a beautiful story that you can't wait to share with the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, like so many other authors, you let someone else handle the rest and they 'plop' the words onto the middle of a page in Times New Roman. <i>Sigh.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've worked as a full time illustrator for over seven years and one thing I have learnt is that exactly where and how you plop the words in a book makes a <b>huge</b> difference. The typography and placement is just as important as the illustrations. The two should come together and create a visually appealing page that reads naturally instead of clashing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's some of my own DOS AND DONTS for making the most of your text. You can use these yourself, or pass them along to your illustrator or designer who can try them out for you. I'm always interested in hearing your thoughts too, so if you've got some ideas that I haven't mentioned, please feel free to comment below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Try and pair your font with the nature of your book. For example; a story about a Princess who chews bubblegum might be light and rounded, but a book which involves monsters and dark forests may suit a spindly, spider-like text.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can try more than one font and even mix them up as you go along, having different fonts for different actions or characters. Just be sure that whatever you choose, it is ALWAYS legible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some great websites for sourcing fonts - and some of them are free!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DON'T plonk your font down anywhere and leave it there.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You must think about the placement of your text. It's a long process that will involve lots of edits and tweaking until you get it right, but a good designer will never get annoyed with trying out different placements. When you think you've got it right - try another placement just in case!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is your text on the same page as an illustration? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Which one do you want to see first - the words or the picture? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Does the text get lost in the colours? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is in the same place every page? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One thing is certain - you must be aware of bleed and trim. The text should never be too close the edge of a page. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DO test with other people to see if they can read it.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This seems obvious, but it's hard to test your own book properly when you already know what it says. Ask friends, family and other writers to read it out in front of you. Do they read it in the correct order? Do they stumble on words or struggle to find the next sentence? As beautiful and your layout might look, if it isn't easy to read by your target audience you may as well bin it now.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DON'T be boring.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black, Times New Roman in a white box... yawn! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What about red text? Text with a pattern? Text with a texture? Now there's an idea. How about text that curves around the illustration it is describing? If your text is being shouted, why not place it inside a huge illustration of a mouth? Get creative and try different things - if it looks good and can be read easily then make it work WITH the illustration instead of leaving them to battle for space. I'm not saying you can't keep a neat, monochrome theme if that suits your book; just don't automatically default to it without at least thinking about your options. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look at as many popular children's books as you can, and see if you can find common themes they all have. Assess their typography, the size of the font, where they place it... these bestsellers must be onto something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't be afraid to try some of their ideas yourself - use them for inspiration! (Just be careful not to plagiarise anyones work, of course.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a common error that new writers make. 500-800 words is the recommended average for a 32 page children's book and it's like that for a reason - it leaves just the amount of text on each page. Filling a page with text leaves no room for illustration and makes it feel cramped. If you need to say more, consider moving text to an adjacent page or cutting out a less important sentence. It's tough to cut your story short, but it will benefit the book in the end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some clients are horrified when I suggest this. No text on page 13? But what will they do?! What will they read?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a great opportunity to break your book up and make your audience pay attention as long as you use it in the right place. (You may not have a right place for it in your book, and that's OK too!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best tip here is to use it as a build up or passage of time and let the illustrations to do the talking for you. A story about someone digging a hole to the other side of the world may leave three pages of nothing but illustrations of the character digging... getting lower and lower until they disappear entirely... The next page that includes text should then have a big action or reveal as the climax;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...SUPRISE! He's now in China!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is where your illustrator's talents come in handy. When there is no text on a page, you need to give the reader plenty to look at. Hidden items, background characters and lots of detail will make this trick work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I appreciate this is not something everyone is able to do, it may be something your illustrator could do for an extra fee. Creating your own font has many benefits; If you can't find one that looks right you can create one to fit perfectly. No other books will have the same font which makes yours unique. Not using easily recognised or default fonts means some readers (and publishers) will take you more seriously and know you have put the extra work in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, here is a list of words and what they mean. They aren't 'Dos and Don'ts' - but they will certainly help you discuss what you need with your illustrator and be able to understand what they are saying to you! I hope you enjoyed reading my tips and tricks to making words work for you. Now get writing that next bestseller - and good luck!</span><br />
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The brief was to create a character which will be used in a children's book as the main antagonist. Here's what I was given;<br />
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While this seems quite vague, I have already read the script so I know more about the character from her role in the story. She's a young girl who has a wobbly tooth. Here was my initial sketch based on the description given and my interpretation of the script.<br />
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<i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I really like these examples from your website, would it be possible to combine these three together somehow? Perhaps with longer hair in pigtails? </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I like the twin tail look, but could we try the design as a cuter, younger, more rounded design? </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Great! Much better. Can we add the twin tails back?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Thankyou for the sketch. I think we're pretty close. Could we make the hair a bit more defined with it being a bit more pronounced and maybe some bobbles or flowers?</i></span><br />
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As you can see, most characters go through a series of changes before we finally settle on one to move forward with. Here is our character once we added colour, the client loved her!<br />
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From sketch to finished work - a 4 minute speed painting!</h3>
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Illustrating is a very personal process and every illustrator will have their own way of doing it. So when I decided to record myself illustrating a new children's book character, I realised it might be a good way of showing my clients exactly how I work and give a little more insight into how the illustrations are created, from initial sketch to the final, finished illustration.</div>
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Although this video is only 4 minutes long, the entire process took just under two hours. Phew!</div>
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I've been working alongside child trauma parenting specialist and author Jane Evans for some time now, and full disclaimer here, I'm a huge fan! Her expert knowledge has been featured on Channel 5's <i>My Violent Child</i> and for a good reason - she really knows her stuff!</div>
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We collaborated on a book together last year called <i><a href="http://www.jkp.com/uk/kit-kitten-and-the-topsy-turvy-feelings-33881.html/" target="_blank">Kit Kitten and the Topsy Turvy Feelings</a></i> so I was both honoured and excited when she asked me to join the dream team again on <i>Little Meerkat's Big Panic.</i></div>
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This story follows Little Meerkat - a cute but anxious animal who panics when given responsibility. As with all of Jane's books, the story gives children with similar thoughts and feelings a chance to understand why their brain works in the way it does and how they can manage it. The text not only serves as a clear and helpful narrative but also proposes questions for the reader to ponder. </div>
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When the books arrived, I was thrilled at just how beautiful they turned out. Jane opts for square hardbacks published by UK based Jessica Kingsley Publishers with great results. They are excellent quality from the front right the way through to the very end and even the simple act of turning the pages felt great!</div>
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Want to know more about how the Meerkat brain features in this story? Take a look at Jane's fantastic Ted X Talk where she discusses the role the Meerkat, Elephant and Monkey brain effect us all everyday.</div>
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Little Meerkat's Big Panic is available on <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Meerkats-Big-Panic-Learning/dp/1785927035" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or direct with <a href="http://www.jkp.com/uk/little-meerkat-s-big-panic-33979.html" target="_blank">Jessica Kingsley</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you had asked me in 2006, while I was studying illustration at University, what I wanted to become after graduation, I would have said a T-shirt designer or an artist for the music industry or even a cartoonist for television. I would never have guessed I would become a children’s book illustrator - but now I see that it is my perfect job and I am suited to it for many reasons. My art style fits it well and I find it enjoyable and challenging in equal measures. I enjoy enriching children’s lives and putting complex emotions into simple faces. Children’s books are fun, dynamic and full of colour and energy - just how I like to draw! </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I get a lot of people asking about how they go from leaving University to full time illustrating. This guide is to help you take those first steps into your freelance career, but be warned! It's not going to be easy... </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It will take a long time until you can charge anything near a living wage, but you should use this to your advantage. Explain to your potential clients that you are just starting out and will work for free or very little - a lot of employers will not mind that your work is below standard if you are working for free and a lot are willing to take the risk to help you propel your career whilst also saving themselves money. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working for royalties is also fine, but assume you will receive none as authors rarely make enough to pay any. Try not to get caught up in developing your style, that will come naturally with time, instead try to get as much work done as you can so you may learn, learn and learn some more about what is expected of you, talking to clients, the process and how long it takes you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I doesn’t matter if you are the next Quentin Blake - if you work from a gmail account and link to your portfolio on Deviant art, clients will not take you seriously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buying a domain is so cheap that you have no excuse not to. I bought my domain and hosting from <a href="http://www.hostpapa.co.uk/">HostPapa</a> but there are lots of options. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, in fact I’d recommend keeping it as clean and simple as you can and let your work do the talking! Along with it you should get a professional webmail to use for the sole purpose of your illustrating business. If you are lacking the funds, there are options to build one yourself using a template such as <a href="http://www.wix.com/">Wix</a>, <a href="https://wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sandvox-easy-to-use-website/id455413521?mt=12">Sandvox</a>. You can always upgrade it as you make more money. First impressions count, and your website home page will likely be the first thing a customer sees - make sure it has a good landing page that shows an illustration! And of course, it has to be fast and reliable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People on 'Work for hire' websites like <a href="https://www.upwork.com/">Upwork</a>, <a href="https://www.freelancer.com/">Freelancer</a>, <a href="http://www.guru.com/">Guru</a> and <a href="https://www.peopleperhour.com/">peopleperhour.com</a> list jobs that you can bid on and if you're chosen, the work is carried out on the website with the site taking a percentage of your payment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even if you don’t get a job right away, use it to practice your interview skills and connect with your audience. You can </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">find out what clients are asking for, how much they are willing to pay and what your competitors are quoting.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eventually someone will give a newbie a chance, and you should use the opportunity to prove to them you’re the real deal by doing it well. Once you complete a few jobs, use the work and the feedback from your clients to show off to the next customers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where can a children’s book illustrator meet authors looking for an illustrator? How do you advertise yourself without spending thousands of pounds you haven’t made yet? You’ll probably want to start by writing yourself a cover letter, CV and preparing a small portfolio of your best work so that you can send it to your potential client. I change mine regularly to add recent achievements and keep things fresh, but here is a little template to get you going in the right direction until you’re confident enough to create your own from scratch. Make sure every email or message you send is written to the actual person in charge and not just ‘To Whom It May Concern.’ If you don’t know their name, find out!</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My name is Izzy Bean and I am an illustrator who specialises in children’s books and cartoons.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since leaving University I have refined my illustration skills to provide a fast, precise and successful result for both personal and corporate clients. I work closely with the project leaders to ensure they get the best results possible. I typically work in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, creating digital paintings or vector work and while I can provide a broad range of styles for every occasion, I also am comfortable with my own established style. I love a challenge and enjoy my work which is why I put 100% effort into every job, no matter how big or small.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am currently looking for new projects and I would love to hear about any that you may have. My portfolio can be seen on my website, which is located at www.izzybean.co.uk and I have attached a few recent samples for you to browse.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You should always have a digital portfolio ready to send even if you work with traditional methods. Scan your work onto computer and create a PDF of no more than 20 images which is small enough to attach to emails and browse on any operating system. As a general rule, your portfolio should start with your best piece, followed by your second best - then end on your third best. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- <a href="https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/store/9781472924957/children-s-writers-artists-yearbook-2016">The Children’s Writers and Artists Yearbook</a> - This book is almost a directory of useful contacts with some interviews and information included. Invest in a copy (even an older second hand copy) and contact the appropriate listings with your cover letter and portfolio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Sign up to children’s illustrator and author forums, websites and chatrooms - Yahoo groups and Facebook are both free platforms where indie authors hang out and ask questions. Some of them will need illustrators - this is your chance!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">- Use the internet and directories to compile a list of local businesses who could use your talent. Contact them as a freelancer and even if they don't have work now, they may keep you on file for the future!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">- Sign up as a business on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/">LinkdIn</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/">Google +</a> . Use them not just to promote your work, but to follow other artists, connect with authors, publishing houses and companies who handle children's books and learn from the discussions they have.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Start a blog (like this one!) and interact with other blogs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Don’t</b> bulk out your portfolio with work that is less than your best. If you haven’t a lot of work to share yet - sit down and work on some imaginary projects until you have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Do</b> research your field of expertise. Assuming you already have a passion for illustrating for children (otherwise, why are you here?) you need to make sure you know your stuff. Read lots of children’s books. Read lots of blogs about childrens books. Talk to authors. Find out the common book sizes, page count, colours used, what format the files should be submitted in - everything you learn will help you to be more efficient and professional!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being self-employed is harder than it looks. You have deadlines even when you’re in bed with the flu. Clients aren’t going to appreciate sub-standard or late work, no matter what your excuse is. Manage your time well, make sure your work is ALWAYS the best you could have done and ask yourself before you submit it - will the client be happy? Is it better than they expected? Will they say "Wow!"? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Alongside ‘good work’ I would also encourage you to be good at communication. Be polite, clear and friendly in all of your emails and make sure you sign each email professionally without using emoticons or smiley faces and if you have to arrange Skype meetings it is important to be presentable as you would expect going into an office. Most importantly, talk to your client with respect and remain professional at all times, even if they get angry or lose their temper. It can be tough to hear negative things about your work when you try so hard but this is part of being self employed - you have to be good with people.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Agencies are companies who represent a number of illustrators. They help to get you work by acting as the middle man (or woman) and in return they will take a cut of the money you make. Getting signed to a (decent) agency is harder than you'd think as most agencies only represent well established illustrators that fit their clientele. A good agency is more likely to contact you first, but I would still recommend reaching out to them even if they turn you down - they might give you some tips on why they said no and what you could do to improve.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until you’re good enough to be accepted, or if you’d rather do without an agent, you can sign up to any of the illustrator directories who are aimed at the children's illustrator market. These companies showcase your work for clients who can then contact you directly. You usually have to pay a subscription fee, but if it gets you work, then it may very well be worth it. I use <a href="http://childrensillustrators.com/">childrensillustrators.com</a> and <a href="http://www.scbwi.org/">SCBWI</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Don’t</b> get disheartened when you get turned down. Think about what you can do to increase your chances of being accepted next time, and use it to improve your work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may take years until you can illustrate full time, but if you love what you do and do it well, the years will be fun and rewarding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">I hope that has helped you think about launching your career as a children’s illustrator. Of course there is so much more to the job that i couldn’t possibly cover in one blog post but you may find the tips useful throughout your journey.</span></span></div>
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How To Draw A Christmas Reindeer face in ten simple steps</h2>
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This guide is designed as a step-by-step tutorial that you can use along with your kids. Simply load the blog post, and scroll down - it's not only a great way to keep your children entertained over the Christmas holidays, but it also promotes creativity in children and helps you bond together! </div>
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You will need a piece of paper and your favourite tool - whether that is a pen, pencil, paint or felt tip!</div>
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Well done! You've just drawn Rudolph the Red Nose reindeer's face! Did you have fun?</div>
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Now you can colour in your picture, and give it to someone you love this Christmas.</div>
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<i>If you used this guide, I' love to see how you did! </i></div>
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<i>Send a photo of him to izzybean@izzybean.co.uk and I'll upload your work online!</i></div>
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<b>Here is a large version of the Reindeer face, you can download him, print him out and hand him out to kids to colour in! Just right click and 'Save Picture'</b></div>
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How To Draw A Cute Christmas Penguin - Step by Step Guide</h2>
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A great Christmas themed creative activity for kids!</h3>
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When I was young, Christmas meant a lot of things; family, school plays and re-runs of The Vicar Of Dibley on the T.V to name a few! But one of the things I looked forward to the most, was sitting down at the family table for hours with a bucket of colouring pencils and a stack of white paper and drawing page after page of Christmas themed pictures. Penguins, reindeer, Santa, Snowmen - you name it, I drew it!<br />
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Twenty odd years later, and I'm sitting at my own table with my nephews and nieces doing the very same thing.<br />
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This November, I'll be creating four Christmas themed step-by-step guides that you can draw with the children in your family. Try igniting the imagination of children of all ages by helping them draw, and for the younger kids, scroll to the bottom of each guide to download the full picture to print out and colour in!<br />
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The first guide is our cute Christmas Penguin! Are you ready?<br />
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<b>Draw an egg shape with the top cut off</b><br />
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You can use crayons, pens, pencils or even paint!<br />
Draw an egg that is missing the top.<br />
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<b>Add a flipper</b><br />
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You can make the flipper point upwards or downwards - do you want him to be waving?<br />
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<b>Step Three </b></h3>
<b>Add another flipper!</b><br />
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Draw another flipper on the other side.<br />
You can make them symmetrical or have this one pointing a different way.<br />
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<b>Step Four </b></h3>
<b>Add a line across the top of the egg</b><br />
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This is going to be his hat<br />
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<b>Draw the bottom of the hat</b><br />
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This penguin is wearing a hat like Santa!<br />
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<b>Draw a wavy line across the top</b><br />
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Don't worry if your wavy line looks a little different from mine, that's all part of being creative!<br />
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<b>Connect it with a little line</b><br />
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Make sure there are no gaps!<br />
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<b>Add a bobble on the end!</b><br />
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Draw a circle on the end of the hat for your bobble<br />
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<b>Step Nine </b></h3>
<b>Draw a U shape in the middle</b><br />
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Can you guess what this will be?<br />
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<b>Draw a line across the top of your U shape</b><br />
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That's right, it is the penguin's beak!<br />
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<b>Draw a line either side of the beak</b><br />
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Remember to connect them so there are no gaps.<br />
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<b>Draw a foot on each side</b><br />
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Try making a W shape for the foot, and connect it to the penguin's body.<br />
You can give him big feet, or little feet - it's up to you!<br />
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<b>Add the eyes</b><br />
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Draw two little dots for the penguin's eyes.<br />
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<i>If you drew a penguin, I' love to see how you did! </i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Self-publishing a children’s book is
easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Almost anyone with a computer and some free time can
do it. What is not easy, however, is self-publishing a children’s book that is actually
good, and that sells well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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professionally for almost nine years, and along the way I’ve dealt with my fair
share of first time self publishers. I’ve enjoyed every single one of them, but
I have also realised that while most self published newbie authors never make
their dream of being the next Roald Dahl, there are some essential tips that
increase their chances of being read, reviewed and possibly even picked up by a
big name publishing house. So before you reach for the pen or your laptop, here
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Chances are, if you’re passionate about
writing, you’re passionate about reading. So you’ve probably already got this
one covered. Just in case, read some more anyway! Reading any genre for any
audience will help your writing skills regardless, but focusing on books that
are written for your intended target audience is a must. Don’t just read them
though, analyse them too. How many words are on each page? How many words in
total? Are they complicated words? Do they have illustrations?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I invented the PPP system to help
authors focus on quality, not quantity. Each page of your book should have one
major point that is essential to your story. It could be introducing a major
character, an action that moves the story forward, or another event that is an
important part of your story. If you have a page which you could take out
without affecting the storyline, then leave it out. Tackle each page
individually and ask; What is the point to this page? A 14 page book should
have 14 points to the story. If one page has two points, consider separating it
into two pages. (Without going into too much detail in this blog post, you can
have secondry points that accompany your main point on each page, but more
about that another day…)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">You’ve spent countless hours writing
your first story and you’ve finally finished! Right? Wrong! This is only the
beginning, what you have just finished, is the first of many drafts. It may
seem daunting, but you’re going to be re-writing this draft over and over, and
only after you’ve re-written it enough to know it off by heart, and are
possible even sick of the sight of it, then you’ll finally be ready to let
people see it. Which leads us nicely onto the next tip…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">4. Rely on Feedback from more than your
friends and family</span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Your nearest and dearest love you to
bits and everything you do in their eyes will always be great! While having
them read your story and give you their opinion is not a bad thing, don’t rely
on their feedback alone. Reach out to people who may be a little more honest
and critical, maybe even find someone who you know will pick faults with your
work. Why? Because you will get readers who will do just that, and you’re
looking for honest feedback so you can test your story on a real person and use
their feedback to improve your writing. As an additional tip, it’s worth noting
that not all critiques could actually lead you to improve your story. There
will always be someone who will find errors or have something negative to say
about your work, even Harry Potter was turned down for being ’too complicated
for children to follow’ by many publishers before being picked up by Bloomsbury. Your job
is to listen to that feedback without feeling too offended, and also be the
judge of whether it is useful or not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">At least half of the first time authors
I work for don’t think about who they are going to publish their book with
until after it’s finished. There are many benefits to planning ahead, such as
being able to save enough money, setting your launch around popular holidays or
spreading some of the work to make it less stressful, but sometimes it will also
cost you more money and effort if you don’t plan ahead. There are publishers
who will only accept certain book sizes, and page numbers, which would mean a
lot of wasted time if you create a beautiful book only to find you have to
re-draw all the illustrations to fit a different ratio or cut out some of your
pages. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hardback, paperback or Ebook?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><i>Is the company charging you per book, or
taking a percentage of sales?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><i>Will the company let you distribute with
other companies or are you limited to their customers only?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><i>Do you need an ISBN number?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">If you’re unsure who to self publish
with, you can read my previous blog about Self Publishing <a href="http://izzybeanillustration.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/making-illustrated-ebook-publishing-and.html">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Children come in all shapes and sizes,
and no two children are the same. As an illustrator I’m very aware of making
the characters appealing to real children.<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Children have a strange sense of
fashion – think trainers with fairy dresses, bright stripy socks with polka dot
jumpers. Children wear glasses, have plasters on their knees, their noses are
always running, they have paint on their hands. Some children have afros, some
children have an abundance of bright red hair, others have ponytails. All of
these details make your characters not only more believable, but a child will
subconsciously be hunting for someone in the book who looks like them, and if
they can’t find anyone to relate to, they might not be interested. So don’t
limit yourself – let your imagination run wild! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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realistic and relatable, you shouldn’t focus too much on gender specifics.
While a lot of little girls love pink, there are plenty who are also obsessed
with dinosaurs and play football. Children are more complex then gender
stereotypes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Aside from your cover, it’s the one
thing that people will judge your book on. It’s the first thing they read, and
your first chance to grab their attention among all the other titles. Make it fresh,
catchy and different! There are a lot of books along the lines of ‘Simon Goes
to the Park,’ but not so many named ‘Kit Kitten and the Topsy, Turvy feelings.’
If your title has three words, one of those should be your main theme, and one
of them should be your character’s name. Ideally, we should get the general
idea of what your story is about, just by your title alone. Here are three
titles I recently illustrated, can you guess what the stories might be about?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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8. Promote Your book… without paying a
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">You may dislike Facebook and all it
stands for, but if you’re not utilizing it to promote your book, you’re missing
out on one of the biggest advertising outlets available to you, which also just
happens to be completely free. Sign up, create a pgae for your book, and start
sharing! The same goes for Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest, Google Pages and more.
While it may seem pointless at first, the trick is to interact with other
authors and those who share similar interests, and post regularly. Try not to
make everything you share about your book, alternate it with relevant articles
and share other author’s books to gain interest within the community. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Aside from social media, there are
plenty of other ways to promote your book on a budget, a lot of them far more
effective than paid advertising. Such as a</span>rranging book signings or visiting local children. Teachers and
Carers are always looking for guests to read to children in a safe environment.
Get your illustrator to create some colouring and activity sheets and visit a
local school, nursery, club or church to spread the word about your book whilst
also helping your local community.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">There are some great societies, clubs
and groups for authors that are both free and paid for. The benefits of joining
these groups is that you can learn a lot of tips and tricks direct from those
who have been there and done that, and share your own experiences too. Make
friends, chat and listen to others without trying to sell your book to learn
invaluable advice and have real-life support. Check out the links below to find
what groups I, and some of my clients regularly contribute to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.kidlit411.com/2014/01/kidlit411-for-writers.html">Kid Lit 411</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.writersmarket.com/">Writer's Market</a><br />
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<a href="http://writeforkids.org./">Write For Kids</a><br />
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<a href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/childrens-writers/info">Yahoo Groups</a><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">If you’ve written a brilliant story, you
need brilliant illustrations to go with it. Don’t undo all your hard work by
settling for less than average illustrations because you know someone who will
do it for free. It’s a common phrase, but you really do get what you pay for.
Luckily, if you’re on a budget, there are ways to cut costs and still end up
with a great illustrator!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Negotiate on price – an illustrator who
really likes your script may be willing to drop their price to suit your
budget. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Use one of your internal illustrations
as the front cover<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Use ‘spot’ illustrations instead of full
page illustrations<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Have less illustrations in your book and
use illustrated borders around the text only pages<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Find an illustrator that will allow you
to pay in installments rather than all up front<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Izzy Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16021275067735728811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002016451998554016.post-39919521818169187342015-09-21T09:04:00.000-07:002015-09-21T09:08:50.837-07:00Kittens, Asthma and new sketches!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;">I have to admit, I love my job. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Working late into the night, eating dinner at my desk while I work and working weekends - it's all worth it to be doing what I love every day. </span></span></span><br />
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KIT KITTEN and the TOPSY-TURVY FEELINGS</h2>
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You can order Jane's first two books through her publisher <a href="http://www.jkp.com/uk/kit-kitten-and-the-topsy-turvy-feelings-33880.html">Jessica Kingsley</a> or with <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kit-Kitten-Topsy-Turvy-Feelings/dp/1849056021">Amazon</a>.</div>
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I HAVE ASTHMA, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?</h2>
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Wendy Chen's book was inspired by her own family, but is perfect for any child who might know someone with asthma. It's explains what happens during an asthma attack, how it is managed and how it can be part of a normal, active lifestyle. What a great idea!</div>
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NEW LOGO, NEW WEBSITE!</h2>
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I've been busy re-vamping Izzy Bean Illustrations with a brand new logo, and a new website too! </div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I’m a mother of three and a grandmother to
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rhymes such as: What was Humpty doing, sitting on the wall, he shouldn’t have
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and every character in the story was named after the children. I drew all the
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Selfish Shellfish, I was playing around with this title for a poem, focusing on
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<span lang="EN-US">I admire so many writers but, in my eyes,
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<span lang="EN-US">I love going somewhere to write rather than
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sit in the window overlooking Castle Beach and write the morning away. This is
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<span lang="EN-US">I much prefer a physical book. I buy ebooks
for convenience. They make ideal traveling companions and, as I live in a
caravan, they don’t clutter up my cubby holes. My books are also available as
ebooks for these very same reasons, and because I want to cater for the ebook
market. But physical books are special. They are personal and intimate. In my
opinion, a person - young or not so young - is more likely to flick back
through the pages of a physical book time and time again to enjoy the feel and
colour of the book and to linger over the words, and each time the book is
revisited they will see and understand something different and gain a bigger
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<i style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanks for sharing with us Grandma Paint Pot!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grandma Paint Pot is currently launching her latest book; </span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Stanley Penwellington
and the Exploding Seagulls</span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Until then, you can check out her books below!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i><span lang="EN-US">The
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Selfish Shellfish</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> ebook (ISBN 9781781322154) is
£5.99<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Leonard
Limpet Lost at Sea</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> (ISBN 9780993090707) is £7.99 <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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So you've written your book, you've got the perfect illustrations to accompany it and your front cover screams 'read me!'... are you ready for your blurb?</div>
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<b>What is a 'blurb'?</b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">A blurb is the text on the back of your book which describes what your book is about. The dictionary says;</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Think of it as your sales pitch - that one chance to describe your story to potential readers and hook them in. A lot of authors write their blurb as an afterthought - something that sums up the end of their project when really, you should be thinking about this before you've even finished writing your story! Your blurb will be the text on which the rest of your book is judged - rush it or half heartedly write it and the customer may think your story will be the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Every word in your blurb should work towards selling your idea, your story, your characters - and make it the reader want to find out more! Why should they buy it? Why this book? Your blurb should be THE BEST blurb you could possibly write for this book, anything less will not do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">There are no set rules for what your blurb should and shouldn't contain, but in my many years of working with children's books I've read a lot of them - good and bad. Here's some pointers to get you started.</span></div>
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What kind of book have you written? <span style="font-weight: normal;">A kids picture book? A horror novel? Make sure it's clear what kind of book your reader can expect!</span></div>
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What words describe your book and fit well with it's theme?<span style="font-weight: normal;"> Fast? Passionate? Quirky? Awkward? Sad? These are the words you should try to use. Try to only use powerful words and avoid cluttering up sentences with pointless, long descriptions.</span></div>
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Who is reading your book?<span style="font-weight: normal;"> If your book is aimed at high school girls, then you probably don't want to talk to them in the same way you would a 54 year old mechanic. Use appropriate language for your target audience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I can't stress this one enough - you have a very limited window to sell your book here, someone has picked it up and is actually reading the back of it! Don't bore them or scare them away with an essay. keep it short, sweet, to-the-point and make every word an important, powerful word.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: athelas-bold; font-size: 1.2em;">Do...</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Introduce your main character<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Explain the situation and main conflict without revealing the ending<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Keep it short, but powerful<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Write, and re-write until your blurb is perfect</div>
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-Use powerful words that reflect the theme of your book</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: athelas-bold; font-size: 1.2em;">Don't...</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Use lots of words to over describe<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Clutter the blurb with too many characters or events<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Mention other books or authors<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />-Blow your own trumpet - let the reader be the judge of that!</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Your blurb should sound nice. (Sound nice?) Yes! A little bit like a poetic verse, your blurb wants to roll of the tongue, be easy to read and flow like a lover serenading. I've included below some examples of blurbs from popular, famous books that you have most likely read. Let's see if you can guess which book they are from!*</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.91499900817871px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">When Alice follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit-hole, she finds herself in a wonderland of amazing characters where anything can happen. There is a Mad Hatter, a March Hare and a sleepy Dormouse who hold a never-ending tea-party; a Cheshire-cat who appears and disappears at will; a sad Mock Turtle who enjoys dancing with a Gryphon; a Caterpillar who gives invaluable advice on how to shrink and grow and a Queen of Hearts whose constant command is 'Off with their heads!'</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Print out your blurb at the size it will be read. Does it look good? Can you read it? Does it sit on the back cover nicely? Could it be better?</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">There are plenty of fonts available on the net and a lot of them are free! Just make sure you are allowed to use them for commercial use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I've seen several publishers offering a relatively cheap service to write a 'professional' blurb. While I can't say I have ever used this service, I can see why it is appealing. Ask yourself - have you tried writing your own before giving up? Has the person writing your blurb actually read your story? Do they have the same connection you have to your characters and the events that shape their lives?</span></div>
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I hope that helped you write your blurb, or at least got you thinking about what it should contain. Good luck with your book!</div>
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Unintentionally if I’m being honest. In August of 2011 we lost our first son following a premature birth. Since then I have entered a number of running races and undertaken challenges to help raise money for a number of charities, Tommys Baby and Daisys Dream to name a couple. To date I think I have raised in the region of £5,500 but there is always that desire to do more and that’s where the idea of a book came in.</div>
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I have only written the one book so I am not sure how much of a process I followed. I started with the overall storyline and then worked on it page by page, read time and time again and tweaked the words and story until I was happy. I then had my wife read it and then applied a few last edits. If I am honest I don’t think anyone if ever completely happy, if I could make a couple of edits today I think I would.</div>
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My kids. The whole story started out as written down things that my daughter had said to me, so the book is very much through the eyes of a child. As an example, we were on holiday a couple of years ago and visited a town just outside of Pool, I recall the town square was paved with these shiny white tiles and my daughter turned and said “look at the ice” and started skating around on it, that’s when the loose story started to form, it was lovely to see something normal and day to day to an adult mean something completely different to a child. Over the next 12 months I made notes and formed a we ideas around what else would happen. After our son was born I could see these little partners in crime, hence why the story is based on a little girl called Lucy and her brother, Jack.<br />
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I first published it as an ebook. On reflection this wasn’t particularly problematic but when you’re new to the process it is nice to get a guiding hand, I seem to recall I send you a few emails looking for advice. The formatting of the ebook was a little challenging, again if it’s all new to you. In the end I used a company called ‘Ebook Partnership’ as they were reasonably priced and provided an excellent service.</div>
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However, I found I didn’t get much traction with my ebook and that’s when I stumbled across Amazon Create Space. Create Space is a company owned by Amazon that allows you to self-publish as paperback. Again this wasn’t hugely challenging but when you are new to the options and settings it requires a little research. After a few attempts at formatting I decided to use a company called ‘Sleeping Cat Books’. They provided an excellent service and were great value.</div>
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I enjoyed many of the traditional Ladybird books, such as the Magic Porridge Pot and the Enormous Turnip. I also have a copy of a book called ‘Podgy and I’ which was released around 1925 by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd, given the state of my copy it could well be an original. I read this to my children who think it’s quite fun that I am reading them a story that I had at their age.</div>
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The books we get now are very much decided on by the kids, we have quite a few books by Nick Sharratt which we enjoy, as well as a few by Julia Donaldson such as The Gruffalo and Room on a Broom.</div>
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2014 has come to a close, and what a fantastic year it has been!</div>
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I've been lucky enough to work with some incredible people on such fantastic projects - every time I get an email from a potential client I can't wait to see what adventures I might be getting up to next! 2014 did not fail to deliver, so let's see what it brought...</div>
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Racing Pigs!</h3>
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The year started off with a new Fairy Tale Trail book from a long time client Evergreen Creations LLC. Adding to an impressive line of books I've illustrated for this super company, including <i>'Beauty and the Bees'</i> and <i>'Ciderella',</i> The '<i>Three Racing Pigs'</i> was a great way to start the year!</div>
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The Fairy Tale Trail is a great series of modern twists on old classics - all in the name of promoting agriculture education! Check out these pictures of children following the stories through corn mazes and farms across the US.</div>
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2014 saw a lot of repeat custom, with Elinor Hamilton bringing me another book from her delightful range of 'speech therapy' sing-a-long nursery rhymes. This one is a favourite I'm sure you will all know, go on, have a little sing!</div>
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I have been working hard and putting all of my time and devotion into some really great new projects. Sometimes I feel so privileged to get such great stories to illustrate! Often I get sent some copies of books once they’ve been printed, so I thought what better way to kick off this blog then with some photos of those great books I mentioned!</div>
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I highly recommend a visit to Grandma Paint Pot's website to find out more information and great pictures of REAL Leonard limpets and Pheobe periwinkles!</div>
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I was a little surprised (and a lot pleased) to see my illustrations had made it into Tesco’s colouring books. At only £2.50 for 64 illustrations for your little ones to scribble in - you know that’s a bargain! </div>
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Well it’s been a busy summer, and there’s lots of beautiful books and projects I have yet to share with you! Here’s a small selection of some of the latest - and there's more to come soon! </div>
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I'm still here! This last few months I have been so busy, I haven't had time to update my blog! I've been scribbling, doodling, drawing, colouring, editing and designing... and it's been GREAT! </div>
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INDIVIDUALISED BABY BOOKS by Marc Gawley</h4>
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I had a lot of fun illustrating these personalised hard-back books for the Individualized baby books company. </div>
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Each book features your child's name, both on the cover and throughout the story - creating not just a fun bedtime book but also a keepsake for years to come!</div>
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These books make your child the star of the story! </div>
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Here are my beautiful nephews enjoying theirs - they loved to see their names in print!</div>
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LITTLE RED OVERALLS by Evergreen Creations LLC</h4>
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I've been illustrating for Aaron at Evergreen Creations for some time now, their products in one word are; FANTASTIC!</div>
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I love illustrating books, but I love it all that bit more when the characters are loveable too - and that's exactly what Grandma Paintpot has done with her debut book - The Selfish Shellfish. Even the name has a ring to it!</div>
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I am currently working on some great books which I'll share with you all when the time comes, but for now, I'll leave you with a few more peeks at what has been keeping me busy.</div>
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