How to Find a Children’s Book Illustrator Without Blowing Your Budget

Need an illustrator for your children’s book but have no idea where to start? Finding the right children’s book illustrator can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand different art styles, pricing, research, and what actually fits your publishing budget. In this video, I’m sharing the process I personally went through when looking for an illustrator for my children’s book, including some of the things I believe aspiring and self-published children’s authors should think about before and while searching for an illustrator. We’ll talk about researching illustrators, understanding pricing, thinking through your budget, and narrowing down your options so you can make a more informed decision about who you trust with your story. This is Part 1 of my illustrator conversation. In Part 2, I’ll take you further into the process of actually narrowing down your options and choosing who to work with. ✨ Need help moving your children’s book forward? If you need help developing your idea, mapping out your story, or figuring out your next steps, you can book a 1-on-1 Children’s Book Coaching Call with me: https://www.hrp-books.com/pages/start 📘 Not sure where you are in the children’s book process? Download my FREE Children’s Book Guide to help identify where you are and what you should focus on next: https://hearttostory.com 🎓 Interested in my upcoming children’s book course? Join the interest list here: https://hearttostory.com I’m Endeah Canty — children’s book author, publisher, and coach — and on this channel I share what I’ve learned from actually writing, publishing, printing, and selling children’s books. #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator #selfpublishing #picturebook #aspiringauthors