by Michele DeFilippo | Oct 31, 2017 | Author Interviews, Children's Books, Funding Your Book, Illustration
Eleanor Gilvarry’s author story has so many unique aspects, it’s hard to know where to start. Her children’s book, Why Do I Love You? was crowdfunded. A decision to produce the book using offset printing rather than print-on-demand meant a new, larger trim size for...
by Michele DeFilippo | Jan 25, 2017 | Book Cover Design, Book Interior Design, Children's Books, Illustration
Illustrated children’s books have two integral ingredients: A good story told well and fabulous illustrations. Compromising on either of these ingredients can jeopardize the book’s success. But in truth, the first thing a potential buyer will notice—be it a...
by Michele DeFilippo | May 12, 2014 | Book Interior Design, Illustration, Uncategorized
Authors of children’s or nonfiction books frequently require the services of an illustrator. Sometimes authors already have an illustrator in mind, or think they should hire one before approaching a professional book designer, but in truth, you should hire your book...
by Michele DeFilippo | Nov 24, 2010 | Illustration
We’re often asked, “Can you recommend a good illustrator for my children’s book.” We love this question, because it heads off a very common problem faced by book designers. The short answer: A good place to start your search for an illustrator...