Get art agent Lilla’s brand NEW course for 2023 – at up to half price! Recent books illustrated – and some written – by artists represented by Lilla Rogers. Find out what your arty book will be about with Lilla’s insightful inspiring worksheet – get it here. Imagine writing your very own gorgeous illustrated book and sharing something you’re passionate about with the world – maybe your collection of 60s Bakelite jewellery or all the weird fungi that grow in the woods at the back of your house or your sketchbook from that summer you spent driving down the Atlantic coast or your fabulous subversive feminist cross stitch patterns – basically whatever makes your weird little heart beat fastest. The illustrated non-fiction book – or arty book – market is absolutely huge, and it’s perfect for creative people just like you. Arty books are a brilliant way to derive income

How do you get an arty book deal? Today in Part 4 of art agent Lilla Rogers’ FREE video series, she’ll be answering the burning question: How do you get an arty book deal? Want to get a book deal for something you’d love to teach? Let Lilla show you how. Image shows books written and illustrated by Flora Waycott (left) and Zoe Ingram (right), both represented by Lilla. She’ll also talk about what a pitch actually is, and why pitching a non-fiction book may be easier than you think! Plus there’ll be another journaling exercise, so grab a pen and some paper and get stuck in. Click here to watch Part 4: How do you get an arty book deal? Want to sign up for My Art Book Pitch right now and save? Just click here. Lots of love The Make Art That Sells team xxx

Welcome back to your FREE video series from art agent Lilla, all about how you can build a lucrative and rewarding career writing and illustrating arty books! Today in Part 3: Topics and formats for your arty book. Lilla will be talking you through some cool ways you can structure or format the pages of your arty book. Inside some of Katie Daisy’s beautiful books. Notice how there is very little text – perfect for people who like to make art. See more in today’s video. As ever, it’s packed with some fabulous visuals to enjoy, and she’ll finish up with an inspiring journaling exercise, so be sure to have a journal or sketchbook handy. Inside some interactive journals. These are typically image-heavy with lots of art and prompts and quotes and maybe a few personal anecdotes. Clockwise from top left: Growth by Susie Ghahremani, Start Where You Are by

Get Part 2 of your FREE video series on writing and illustrating non-fiction books from art agent Lilla: How to have an amazing book career! Did you know that globally there were 1.5 million new non-fiction titles in 2020 alone? That means 1.5 million book deals – and yes, it’s hugely competitive, but there’s also tons of opportunity out there for creative people like you with your cool, creative minds, especially if you can create a really kickass pitch. Plus the good news is that after you’ve got one book deal under your belt, each one becomes easier than the last! Imagine building a career on writing gorgeous illustrated books – a whole shelf full. Imagine getting paid to research and draw something you really love, or to teach. Imagine getting to share your passion – whether it’s for your collection of seashells and where you found them, tea leaf