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Is it hard to make a living being a full time childrens book illustrator?

April 26, 2017book children hard Illustrator Living time

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Is it hard to make a living being a full time childrens book illustrator?

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Yes. You must be very motivated each day. Being prolific helps. Some illustrators do 2-4 books per year, but most only do 1. Advances increase as you become published more often, but in the beginning, they are low and you can’t possibly live on them. You can create other ways of bringing in income. If you are able to speak to groups, hit the road! Create a great presentation for kids and promote your program to schools. The PTA. parent groups and grants pay for illustrators and authors to come to schools. Teach art classes after school or at your community house. You’ll get out in public and the kids and parents love it!