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IllustrationOriginal illustrations that bring your pages to life.
From picture books to chapter headings, your illustrator creates artwork in a style that suits your story, with sketches you approve before final art begins.
Everything your book needs at this stage.
- A style exploration so you can choose the look
- Character designs you approve first
- Sketches for every page before final artwork
- Final full color illustrations
- Layout of text and art together
- Final files that belong to you
Clear steps, and you approve each one.
Style
We explore styles that fit your story and readers.
Characters
Your main characters are designed and approved.
Sketches
Rough sketches for every spread, so changes are easy.
Final art
Finished illustrations and a complete layout.
Is this right for you?
- You are writing a picture book or illustrated book
- You want a consistent character across a series
- Your nonfiction book needs diagrams or chapter art
Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.
Your book stays yours
You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.
You approve, then you pay
Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.
One person you know
A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.
No empty promises
We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.
Honest answers about Illustration.
Who owns the illustrations?
Rights are set out in writing in your agreement before work begins.
Is AI used to create illustrations?
[State your exact AI policy here before launch.]
Let's talk about your book.
A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.