Hi,
this is my first post here so I would just like to say a big hello.
My question is with regard to the best practice for attracting a publisher.
I have devoured countless articles that offer differing opinions so I thought I would ask here for any first hand experience.
I am an amateur author and experienced illustrator. My art has its foundation in cartoon and is very much focused on character and expression.
I have self-published two children's picture books this year that have been well received. I've many stories planned to write for children aged from reception (4 / 5) to young adult, but this question relates to picture books for the younger child.
My stories are very much in the adventure style. I tend not to create stories that are pertinent to the trials of childhood. Brushing teeth, first day in school etc.
Some options based upon a range of articles:
1. present a completed and self-published book as an example of my ability
2. present a series of roughs that include text (jpg) to illustrate how I plan to create a storybook
3. present a portfolio of art to illustrate my style and a manuscript as a seperate document / file.
I am very conscious of offering myself as a 'brand'. From childhood I've had the nickname Wilf. I would very much like to present myself as Wilf the children's author and illustrator.
Is it worth approaching publishers as a potential brand?
Hugely grateful to any advice that can be offered.
Best wishes,
Mark
Haha. Stevie, no worries. It's normally me don't worry.
Many thanks Ishpreet. I'm not sure how comfortable I am using my opportunity to impress by sharing mistakes. I take your point though.
Make the reader feel tempted to read more and learn from them,you could do that by putting your mistakes in the book and then put a solution to it as well.
..Ishpreet D...
Oh my gawd, So sorry Mark.. I thought you'd possibly made a mistake about asking your question in my answers boxes.. No Stevie does it again lol.. Sorry, i'm a newbie on here, and hitting on boxes waffling away lol.. but hey, nice to chat! :)