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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
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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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The pressure's off; there are no fancy art materials here, and our golden rule is no panicking. Start where you are, use what you have. Be kind to yourself.
Today we're wrapping up our 5-part adventure. Thank you SO MUCH for listening along. If you've joined the course, we'll see you in there!! We can't wait to see you discover your creative voice.
Also, Art Club is on this Friday if you fancy some stress-free drawing time. It's over on Instagram.
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WELCOME to the final part in our 5-part mini-series, all about finding your creative voice. This week we're dropping one episode a day, where we tackle that ol' chestnut: how to find your creative voice. We've answered questions and created actionable steps for each episode.
Want a fillable workbook? YOU'RE IN LUCK! We've made one for you to download here.
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/workbook
p.s. The doors to our 8-week online course Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag are now open. We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here.
Doors close for this live round on the 15th of September 2023 and we are STRICT. Don't miss the boat!Come and say hello!
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How do you get over the fear of starting a new illustration? In this installment of our mini-series we talk all about overcoming procrastination and fear of the blank page.
WELCOME to our 5-part mini-series, all about finding your creative voice. This week we're dropping one episode a day, where we tackle that ol' chestnut: how to find your creative voice. We've answered questions, and created actionable steps for each episode.
Want a fillable workbook? YOU'RE IN LUCK! We've made one for you to download here.
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/workbook
p.s. The doors to our 8-week online course Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag are now open. We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here.
Doors close for this live round on the 15th of September 2023 and we are STRICT. Don't miss the boat!Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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How do you stop the niggly voice 'my work isn't good enough' from interfering with your creative confidence?
WELCOME to our 5-part mini-series, all about finding your creative voice. This week we're dropping one episode a day, where we tackle that ol' chestnut: how to find your creative voice. We've answered questions and created actionable steps for each episode.
Want a fillable workbook? YOU'RE IN LUCK! We've made one for you to download here.
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/workbook
p.s. The doors to our 8-week online course Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag are now open. We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here.
Doors close for this live round on the 15th of September 2023 and we are STRICT. Don't miss the boat!Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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Draw draw draw, then draw some more. PLUS we answer the brilliant question: "...my schedule is not allowing me the time I would like. Can I really find my style if my time is limited?
WELCOME to part 2 of our 5-part mini-series, all about finding your creative voice. This week we're dropping one episode a day, where we tackle that ol' chestnut: how to find your creative voice. We've answered questions and created actionable steps for each episode.
✨ Want a fillable workbook? YOU'RE IN LUCK! We've made one for you to download here.✨
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/workbook
p.s. The doors to our 8-week online course Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag are now open. We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here.
Doors close for this live round on the 15th of September 2023 and we are STRICT. Don't miss the boat!Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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Bask in your weirdness. What to do if the voice that’s emerging isn’t the one you like?
WELCOME to our 5-part mini-series, all about finding your creative voice. This week we're dropping one episode a day, where we tackle that ol' chestnut: how to find your creative voice. We've answered questions, and created actionable steps for each episode.
Want a fillable workbook? YOU'RE IN LUCK! We've made one for you to download here.
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/workbook
p.s. The doors to our 8-week online course Find Your Creative Voice: Fly Your Freak Flag are now open. We'd love to have you sailing with us. Read all about it here.
Doors close for this live round on the 15th of September 2023 and we are STRICT. Don't miss the boat!Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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We’re here to offer no-nonsense advice for illustrators and image-makers navigating a creative career
Here are 3 things you need to know:
At The Good Ship, our big mission is to help illustrators and image-makers navigate a creative career.There are 3 of us - Tania, Helen and Katie - and we are the Goldilocks (3 bears!) of illustration, covering 3 areas and eras of the industry.We believe your creative work should feel good, make you money, and leave you feeling confident to fly your freak flag!
Katie somehow stumbling her way from local beer sketching jobs to Google HQHow Helen (almost) became the face of sausagesTania's magical jobs in Hong Kong (feat. Bryan Ferry)
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In this episode we talk about:Come and say hello!
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We’re here to offer no-nonsense advice for illustrators and image-makers navigating a creative career
Here are 3 things you need to know:
At The Good Ship, our big mission is to help illustrators and image-makers navigate a creative career.There are 3 of us - Tania, Helen and Katie - and we are the Goldilocks (3 bears!) of illustration, covering 3 areas and eras of the industry.We believe your creative work should feel good, make you money, and leave you feeling confident to fly your freak flag!
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In this episode we let Helen get REALLY excited about Substack. She shares all of her top tips to get you excited to start writing, sharing and hitting publish tooo.
We're on Substack! Come and say hello
Helen's Substack, Pencil Pals
Katie's Substack, Katiedraws (and writes)
(Tania doesn't have one yet, but don't worry... we'll keep peer-pressuring her until she starts one too.)Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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We’re here to offer no-nonsense advice for illustrators and image-makers navigating a creative career
Here are 3 things you need to know:
At The Good Ship, our big mission is to help illustrators and image-makers navigate a creative career.There are 3 of us - Tania, Helen and Katie - and we are the Goldilocks (3 bears!) of illustration, covering 3 areas and eras of the industry.We believe your creative work should feel good, make you money, and leave you feeling confident to fly your freak flag!In this episode, we talk about:
The (un)importance of qualifications in artThe importance of having a masters Stamps of approvalChoosing yourselfGatekeepersBe a punkDid you like this? You might love Art Club too! Come on over to Instagram and be our internet pal. We host pop-up art clubs every now and again and our entire back catalog is on there too.
We're @thegoodshipillustration
https://www.instagram.com/thegoodshipillustration/Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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We’re here to offer no-nonsense advice for illustrators and image-makers navigating a creative career
Here are 3 things you need to know:
At The Good Ship, our big mission is to help illustrators and image-makers navigate a creative career.There are 3 of us - Tania, Helen and Katie - and we are the Goldilocks (3 bears!) of illustration, covering 3 areas and eras of the industry.We believe your creative work should feel good, make you money, and leave you feeling confident to fly your freak flag!Stuff we talk about in this episode:
Style is like the zodiacHow to find out who you areFinding your uniquenessHiding away from social media.Creating a stronger identity and finding your creative voice.
p.s. if you like this episode, you might love our course "Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag".
You can read all about it here.Come and say hello!
✏️ @thegoodshipillustration
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Wahooo, another picture book podcast!
Is it a good idea to use your own children as inspiration for a picture book?
The Picture Book Course
If you're listening to this and you're interested in making picture books, you've listened at a brilliant time...
The Picture Book Course doors are now open!!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
It's an eight week course and the cover creating your own picture book. Making your best picture book work ever.
We'd love to have you on board :) Read all about the course here.
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For this episode we've got three brilliant questions sent for our Message in a Bottle series.
This episode's messages in bottles:
-from Katherine SteelDevelopment work: how do you tackle it?
-from Adam MingWhich way should your picture book character face?
-from SandyThanks for listening!
Lots o' love
-Good Ship
p.s. If you're listening to this later, when the doors are closed, you can join the waiting list and we'd love to have your sailing with us.
p.p.s We are doing some extra special pop up Art Clubs this week on Friday! Come along and join in on Instagram. We're @thegoodshipillustration.Come and say hello!
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