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What do tiny bowls of crisps, the world’s fanciest pencils, and a mysterious couple called Ron and Betty Frampton have in common? They’re all in this week's Christmassy podcast!
Get ready for festive chaos, creative inspiration, and permission to buy yourself something lovely, courtesy of Ron and Betty.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Who on earth are Ron and Betty Frampton?
01:20 – What’s on our Christmas wishlists? Pencils, paint, and tech setups
04:30 – Christmas bingo, tiny bowls of crisps, and the unwritten rules of bingo culture
08:15 – Why quick, unplanned drawings can sometimes be your best work
10:50 – Helen’s 30-second cut-out reindeer and a carpet fitter
11:50 – Permission to treat yourself this Christmas. Ron and Betty would approveLinks Mentioned:
Find Your Creative Voice Course – Treat yourself to a creative boost Find out more here (and if you join before the end of January 2025, we'll send you some gorgeous stickers in the post. SNAIL MAIL!)🎄 Merry Christmas and a happy new year from all of us at The Good Ship Illustration 🎄
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Here's your early present from Good Ship. Our previously-just-for-paying-students private VIP podcast episode all about building your creative confidence.
We're celebrating that Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag is now open for enrollment all year round! Instant access. You asked, we listened.
EVERYONE who joins during December 2024 & January 2025 will get one of our much-coveted Good Ship sticker badges. Mmmmm.
We're also opening up a rare chance to win 1:1 mentoring with The Good Ship Illustration captains. There are 3 spots up for grabs! When you join, we'll email you all of the details.
Click HERE for all of the course info and to climb aboard.
We'd love to have you sailing with us.
Anyways, what's this podcast episode about?From early career wobbles to trusting your creative voice, tackling imposter syndrome, and the confidence to charge what you're worth.
Plus, loadsa tips to help you separate your self-worth from your creative work (they're not the same thing!)Got a question for us to tackle in a future podcast episode? Send it in - we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Submit your questions here
Timestamps:
00:21 Celebrating that Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag is now open for enrollment all year round!
03:00 Why you’re not a “wannabe” illustrator
05:15 Navigating client relationships
07:55 The power of asking clients what they love about your portfolio
10:38 Silencing negative self-talk and spotting unhelpful stories you tell yourself
12:12 Why it’s better to be an indie band than Top of the Pops (for illustrators)
13:13 The magic of “imperfections” and human marks in your work
15:17 Pricing confidence: why your value isn’t tied to your hours
16:18 Gamifying rejection and making it work for you
18:37 Forget the rules: how naivety can be your creative superpower
21:46 Avoiding comparison traps with a creative quarantine
22:35 Why having multiple versions of your work can unlock playfulness
25:34 Tips for breaking big, scary projects into manageable chunks
28:26 Time tricks for staying fresh and playful under pressure
30:00 Why getting older makes everything easierLinks & Resources:
🎓 Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag Course
🎁 Enrol by January 2025 to grab your free badge and the opportunity for 1:1 mentoring.
📅 Join our Planning Party: 16th January 2025, 1:30 PM (UK time).Come and say hello!
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When you’re starting your illustration career, there is so much advice out there, so in this episode, we're untangling the nice juicy question of “Where do I even start!?”
We share a bit about how we've each learned to hop in and out of our business & creativity cars over the years. Plus, we'll dish out some wisdom nuggets on balancing creative bursts with the less exciting bits of building your freelance illustration career.
Come and say hello, we're friendly! Have you got a question you'd like us to tackle on a future podcast episode?
Please send it in!Click here to send in your podcast questions!
Timestamps:
00:31 Taming the overwhelm gremlin (aka Your To-Do List)
03:25 Website? Social media? LinkedIn? 🤯
04:48 Building a portfolio (without stressing yourself out)
14:08 The juggle is real: business vs. creativity
16:18 Sharing your work and being picky about it
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Show Notes
When we meet up, this is always one of the first things we ask each other. We'd ask you too if you were here!
"What are you working on, then?" is the question that made us want to start The Good Ship Illustration all those yeeeeears ago - we realised how mega different our illustration careers are, even though we're all illustrators.Grab a cuppa - in this episode, Tania shares her big goal to create a personal map (including residencies, studios, and maybe a little bit of procrastination). Helen's talking about writing stories and why she never wants to write alone again. And Katie takes us through the ups and downs of scaling & right-sizing a creative business.
Plus, we chat about the magic of saying "no".
Nice. See you in there.Timestamps:
00:19 Tania's maps
10:44 What's Helen up to
12:41 Writing with a pal
22:46 Katie's nap goals
26:17 You Are NOT a to-do list! (Good Ship permission to slow down)
Come and say hello!
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Feeling frazzled & running on illustration fumes? You're definitely not alone!
In this episode, we wade on in to discuss the murky waters of burnout. Don't worry, we've got your life raft right here! We chat about what burnout actually IS, why it seems to be so common amongst illustrators & creatives, and most importantly, what you can do to nip it in the bud, or escape it if you're already knee-deep.
So grab a cuppa, put your feet up, and recharge your batteries with us for a bit.
Timestamps:
00:38 Defining burnout
04:37 💰 What's money got to do with it anyway?
04:54 The Instagram hamster wheel and how to escape it
05:35 Virtual assistants = sanity savers
11:30 "Illustrator's boob" - yep, it's a thing!
Come and say hello!
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Are you as nosy as we are? Weyyyy, you're in the right place.
In this episode, we talk about our daily routines as illustrators. What do we DO all day?We discuss morning routines, our creative processes (or lack thereof), and the importance of deciding when to eat dinner.
When we said we'd love to hear about your day-in-the-life, we mean it! Come over to Instagram and say hello / tag us in your daily routine posts :) We're @thegoodshipillustration on there.
Timestamps:
00:18 Tell us about your day, then
01:46 Morning routines
04:02 Keep-fit cups of tea
05:37 Daily work and to-do lists
07:57 Balancing work and toddler-wrangling
14:32 Tania = the night owl
Come and say hello!
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Firstly, if you like this episode, you’ll LOVE The Business Course! Doors are open for enrollment until the 18th of October 2024. Be quick!
You can read all about The Business Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/business
If you do miss the boat 😩 and the doors have already closed by the time you're listening to this, you can jump into our free ‘Get into Your Business Car' challenge here in the meantime:
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/businesscar(Once those Business Course doors close, they’re closed. We’re strict.)
Show Notes
As soon as we start talking about marketing for illustrators, we (almost always) get the question, 'Should I have a separate Instagram account for my illustration work?'
See also: Do I need more than one website? Do I need more than one newsletter?
In this episode we're answering that burning question, plus lots more all about the rollercoaster that is sharing your illustration work online.
Your online presence does NOT have to be shiny and polished. We're all about done-is-better-than-perfect, and we hope this episode gives you the firm-but-tender Good Ship kick up the bum you need to start sharing your stuff more consistently, whatever consistency means to you.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro and today’s big question
00:36 – One account or two?
01:25 – The “doorway method” for your website
04:38 – Juggling different styles in one space
05:38 – Why adding a personal touch is key
10:18 – Tweaking your marketing so that you get noticed
19:52 – Wrapping it all up with some final thoughts
p.s. it's NOT all about social media. We talk about offline options that are super effective too.Come and say hello!
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Firstly, if you like this episode, you’ll LOVE The Business Course! Doors are open for enrollment until the 18th of October 2024. Be quick!
You can read all about The Business Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/business
If you do miss the boat 😩 and the doors have already closed by the time you’re listening to this, you can join the waiting list for a future round. You can get stuck into our free ‘Get into Your Business Car’ challenge here in the meantime: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/businesscar(Once those doors close, they’re closed. We’re strict.)
**Shownotes:**Yes yes, there is a HUGE amount of joy to be had in the creative side of illustration.
But when your work is both a joy to make, and sells well, too? That's a whole new level of good stuff.
In this episode, we talk all about selling your work! All 3 of us have run online shops at some point in our illustration careers, and we dig into the things that worked for us to get our work seen and, most importantly, sold.We're not shy about talking about pricing and the perils (+ good bits) of managing an online shop and in this episode you can expect
🚢 Social media marketing for illustrators running a product-based business
🚢 Building an email newsletter audience
🚢 Selling your illustrations & illustrated products at fairs
🚢 Running an online shop & more 🤩
See you in there!
x Helen, Katie & TaniaTimestamps:
00:00 Hello!
00:59 Running an online shop: what's it like? What works well?
03:15 Marketing strategies 🤓 for online shops
04:38 Pre-selling - your new secret superpower (so that you don't end up living in a house full of unsold products.)
07:37 Postage challenges
09:46 Selling to other shops and wholesale
13:28 Pricing strategies and stuff to consider
20:36 In-Person Markets and Pop-Up Shops23:17 👋🏻 Byee!
Come and say hello!
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Firstly, if you like this episode, you’ll LOVE The Business Course! Doors are open for enrollment until the 18th of October 2024. Be quick!
You can read all about The Business Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/business
If you do miss the boat 😩 and the doors have already closed by the time you’re listening to this, you can join the waiting list for a future round. You can get stuck into our free ‘Get into Your Business Car’ challenge here in the meantime: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/businesscar(Once those doors close, they’re closed. We’re strict.)
**Show Notes: **In today’s business podcast **puffs up shoulder pads** we had a good chat about the fine art of juggling when you have more than one illustration project on the go.
Setting boundaries and managing expectations came up a LOT. Clear communication and smart scheduling are biggies, especially when it comes to working with publishers and keeping yourself sane & your deadlines on track. We also touch on negotiating rush fees and the importance of having a dedicated schedule for client feedback so you don’t get stuck in one of those endless revision loops of doom! 😩
Plus, we grilled Helen on the nitty-gritty of working in the publishing world.
Behoooold, the timestamps!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Listener Questions
00:22 – Managing Multiple Projects and Avoiding Burnout
01:00 – Scheduling and Client Communication
05:53 – Setting Boundaries and Handling Rush Jobs
07:43 – Client Feedback and Project Management
10:58 – Publishing Industry Insights
16:42 – A nice awkward Good Ship goodbye 👋
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Welcome aboard the Good Ship Illustration podcast! In this spooky, scary episode, we tackle one of the trickiest areas for illustrators: pricing and negotiations. (Aaaagh!)
Firstly, if you like this episode, you’ll LOVE The Business Course! Doors are open for enrollment until the 18th of October 2024. Be quick!
You can read all about The Business Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/business
If you do miss the boat 😩 and the doors have already closed by the time you’re listening to this, you can join the waiting list for a future round. You can get stuck into our free ‘Get into Your Business Car’ challenge here in the meantime: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/businesscar(Once those doors close, they’re closed. We’re strict.)
**Show Notes:**
In this episode, we dusted off the crumbs from our Greggs Vegan sausage rolls (v good lunch Helen, thank you) and settled into Tania’s living room for a thorough no-holds-barred chat about MONEY STUFF.
One of our favourite things to talk about is how different the money/pricing stuff can be in different markets, and different bits of the illustration industry.
We put the world to rights and covered everything from knowing what’s ‘normal’ in the industry, to how to negotiate fees for different types of projects. Budgets can really vary depending on the market. We also bang on about the importance of charging what you’re worth. (And we’ll carry on doing that until the starving artist myth is where it belongs → in the bin.)
Ghosting from clients? It happens to the best of us. We share some tips in this episode on how to deal with it, and why it’s important not to take the silence personally.
Katie gets excited about how much she loves using automation to manage the behind the scenes stuff in her business. And to wrap things up, we remind you to think of yourself as a business, not just a creative. Your creativity brings HUGE value to your clients. Don’t forget it.
Charge your worth.
If you’d like a bit of help with quoting confidently, come and have a look at The Business Course. We’ve got a whole entire module dedicated to the money stuff (the practical bits *and* the mindset stuff.)https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/business
Timestamps:
00:06 – Navigating pricing as an illustrator
01:00 – Negotiation tactics and client budgets
03:06 – Understanding the publishing world
10:55 – Dealing with clients ghosting you
14:52 – The Smeg Story 😆 and rejections
15:54 – Business systems and processes
19:37 – Final thoughts and one of our nice traditional awkward Good Ship goodbyes
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If you’d like to boost your illustration work and dig in to finding your creative voice, you’re in luck!
Doors are NOW OPEN for our course, Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag. Just so you know, this the last time to join at the current price. We’d love to have you sailing with us!
You can learn more here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/freakflagCome and say hello!
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This episode is chock full of our very toppest of tips for overcoming creative block. Buckle in 🙂
If you’d like to boost your illustration work and dig in to finding your creative voice, you’re in luck!
Doors are NOW OPEN for our course, Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag. Just so you know, this the last time to join at the current price. We’d love to have you sailing with us!
You can learn more here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/freakflag
Come and say hello!
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This episode is JUICY. Here’s a checklist of action items if you want to put it on your studio wall and get some more eyeballs on your work.
Reach out to publishers directly by sending samples and requesting meetings to show your folio and get feedbackSend out batches of samples at a timeFollow up with publishers by sending new samples every 3 monthsResearch publisher websites and publications like The Writer and Artist Yearbook to find calls for submissions that match workAsk other illustrators for recommendations on who provides constructive portfolio reviews (not all portfolio reviews are created equal!)Consider sending thumbnail sketches and illustration samples in addition to dummy books for feedback from publishersIf you’d like to boost your illustration work and dig in to finding your creative voice, you’re in luck!
Doors are NOW OPEN for our course, Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag. Just so you know, this the last time to join at the current price. We’d love to have you sailing with us!
You can learn more here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/freakflag
Come and say hello!
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In this episode we dig into some juicy questions about describing your own work (aaaargh!) marketing, authenticity, and using your past to find your creative voice.
Doors are NOW OPEN for our course, Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag. Just so you know, this the last time to join at the current price. We’d love to have you sailing with us!
You can learn more here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/freakflagCome and say hello!
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Planning a visit to Bologna Children's Book Fair this year? You're in luck. Our Helen has made you this INCREDIBLE PDF document to accompany this podcast audio guide to the fair.
A Good Ship Illustration lanyard to print out
What else is inside the downloadable guide?
if you'd like to fly your Good Ship Illustration flag and help fellow Good Ship pals spot you while you're wandering around the fair!Details on when and where we're holding our first ever Good Ship Illustration meet upThe must-haves you don't want to forget in your Bologna bag (blister plasters, anyone?)If you're going to the fair, we'd LOVE to see you there. Keep an eye out for us!
Grab your free guide and lanyard here and read about the meet up dates etc.
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/bologna
✨✨✨✨✨Come and say hello!
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Pssst, if you like this, you'll LOVE our course The Picture Book Course. Climb aboard now while you still can - the doors are closing in a few hours. BE QUICK! https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB
Finding stories to illustratePublishers, and how they pair up writers and illustratorsTips for working with authors How picture book publishers work in generalSome live event illustration tips from KatieTIP: When pitching ideas to publishers, don't submit a fully illustrated book. Instead, submit a couple of double-page spreads, and some character development sketches.ANOTHER TIP: When you're just starting out in your illustration career, you can get your work under publishers' noses by creating a digital portfolio and using social media (eg Instagram). Make the most of hashtags and connect with fellow illustrators and publishers in the industry. You never know who's watching!
In this episode we answer a zillion of your brilliant picture book questions. Here's a summary of the key takeaways:Read all about the Picture Book Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB
Come and say hello!
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In this episode of the picture book mini series, we're answering some of your MOST JUICY questions all about:
Self-publishing - is it a scam?The correct dimensions for your picture bookInvoicing and contracts in the picture book industry.It's all the nitty gritty stuff. We love it!
Doors are closing really soon. If you'd like to join The Picture Book Course, now's your time!
Here it is: thegoodshipillustration.com/PBCome and say hello!
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Did you know, the doors to our course The Picture Book Course are now open? Come on in! We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB
Setting boundaries when doing school visitsHow to structure your timeThe TOPPEST OF THE TOP TIPS to help children remember your name and connect with you as an author.Being clear about your needs when doing author visits and book festivals.Alternatives to in-person visits.
What are the big secrets behind successful school visits and events? In this episode, Katie and Tania grill Helen on all the insider bits and VOILA.
We talked aboutp.s. Tonight over on Instagram we're doing a live Q&A call. This is the best way to get your questions answered on the spot by Helen (Katie will be there too, and Tania is manning the comments/chat box thingie.)
See ya there! xCome and say hello!
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In this episide of The Good Ship Illustration, we share juggling skills. Whether you're juggling babies, mental health, or just... life stuff, hopefully some of these can help!
EXCITING NEWS: The Picture Book Course is open right now! Click here to read all about it ---> https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB
And you can sign up for the Character Workshop here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/cw
See ya there! xCome and say hello!
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In this episode of The Good Ship Illustration podcast, we talk all about making a living as a children's book illustrator.
EXCITING NEWS: the doors to The Picture Book Course are open right now!! Go go go: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB
We're running a character workshop on Zoom. You can sign up for it here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/cw (it's free!)
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Our live Q&A is happening on Instagram at 7pm (UK time) on Wednesday. We're @theGoodShipIllustration on Insta. See you there!Come and say hello!
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🌏 www.thegoodshipillustration.com
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