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Surviving Bologna Children's Book Fair with The Good Ship Illustration Mar 29, 2024

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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.
What else is inside the downloadable guide?

A Good Ship Illustration lanyard to print out
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 up
The 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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Come and say hello!
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p.s. We love answering your illustration questions. Click here to submit your question for The Good Ship Illustration Podcast 🎙

Picture book Q&A QUICK FIRE 🔥 | Picture book mini series episode #5 Nov 17, 2023

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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
In this episode we answer a zillion of your brilliant picture book questions. Here's a summary of the key takeaways:

Finding stories to illustrate
Publishers, and how they pair up writers and illustrators
Tips for working with authors
How picture book publishers work in general
Some live event illustration tips from Katie
TIP: 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!

Read all about the Picture Book Course here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/PB

Self publishing...is it a scam!? + what dimensions should I make my picture book? | Picture Book mini series episode #4 Nov 16, 2023

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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 book
Invoicing 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/PB

How to run AMAZIN' school visits with your picture book | | Picture Book mini series episode #3 Nov 15, 2023

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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
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 about

Setting boundaries when doing school visits
How to structure your time
The 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.

p.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! x

Juggling *life* while also creating picture books | Picture Book mini series episode #2 Nov 14, 2023

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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! x

Can you make a living as a picture book illustrator? | Picture Book mini series episode #1 Nov 13, 2023

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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!

PANIIIIIC! (or don't...) 🚢 | Find Your Creative Voice Mini-Series #5 Sep 15, 2023

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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!

Play, OR ELSE 🚢 | Find Your Creative Voice Mini-Series #4 Sep 14, 2023

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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!

Finding Creative Confidence 🚢 | Find Your Creative Voice Mini-Series #3 Sep 13, 2023

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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!

Draw draw draw! 🚢 | Find Your Creative Voice Mini-Series #2 Sep 12, 2023

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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!

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