Hi there!
I have finally decided to push my illustration work after a few half hearted years!! I have written a couple of children's books which I am intending to submit to publishers or find an agent. I know this is by no means going to be an easy road but hey ho!
Anyway I have recently been contacted by a friend of a friend saying she has written 5 children's books and would like me to illustrate them. However, she has been rejected from a few publishers and decided to take the route of self publishing and has asked me to be a 'co partner' in it.
I have been told self publishing should be a last resort and wondered if any of you have any info about it or any experience? I am thinking I could do some illustrations for the books to bulk up my portfolio anyway as I need some more children's book work in there. However, does being a 'co-partner' mean I would have to contribute to set up costs etc? Do I need to draw up a contract?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Lisa
www.lisamaltby.com
I have finally decided to push my illustration work after a few half hearted years!! I have written a couple of children's books which I am intending to submit to publishers or find an agent. I know this is by no means going to be an easy road but hey ho!
Anyway I have recently been contacted by a friend of a friend saying she has written 5 children's books and would like me to illustrate them. However, she has been rejected from a few publishers and decided to take the route of self publishing and has asked me to be a 'co partner' in it.
I have been told self publishing should be a last resort and wondered if any of you have any info about it or any experience? I am thinking I could do some illustrations for the books to bulk up my portfolio anyway as I need some more children's book work in there. However, does being a 'co-partner' mean I would have to contribute to set up costs etc? Do I need to draw up a contract?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Lisa
www.lisamaltby.com