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FREE tips on creating winning characters from a children’s book art director

creating winning characters

Do you dream of finding work in the magical world of children’s book illustration? Would you love to create memorable characters and see your work in print? Our outstanding online course, Illustrating Children’s Books, started Monday and there’s still time to sign up. Just think: in just five weeks you could be holding your very own stunning book pitch in your hands, ready to send off to potential clients! But HURRY: registration closes TODAY!

creating winning characters

Character sheet for Illustrating Children’s Books 2020 by Make Art That Sells student Tisha Lee. Tisha is now represented by art agent Lilla after Lilla spotted her in class.

Creating memorable, relatable characters is absolutely key to snagging your dream kids’ book job, which is why you’ll spend the first two weeks learning all about characters: how to develop appealing characters in your own style, what art directors look for in a character, how to make the reader connect, and so much more.

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Character sheet for Illustrating Children’s Books 2020 by Make Art That Sells student Erika Jones. Art agent Lilla and children’s book art director share tons of tips over the five week course. Book now.

Today, to support you in your children’s book illustration career, we’re giving you a FREE download of top tips for creating winning characters written by Illustrating Children’s Books co-teacher, Zoë Tucker. Zoë is a renowned children’s book art director, and since 2019 she’s also published four acclaimed children’s picture books, one of which was illustrated by a Make Art That Sells student, so she knows all about creating appealing characters.

Grab your FREE download here of Zoë’s top tips for creating winning characters here!

Make Art That Sells FREE tips on creating winning characters from a children’s book art director

PLUS: our big Spring Sale officially ended Friday, April 9th, but we’ve left our sale prices up for a couple of extra days for all you Last Minute Larries out there … Sign up now: it’s your last chance to save 20% (or more when you grab one of our amazing bundles)!

Are you ready to give your children’s book illustration career a huge boost? Illustrating Children’s Books won’t run again until 2022. Don’t miss out! Book your spot here!

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Lots of love

The Make Art That Sells team xxx

P.S. Illustrating Children’s Books works! Find our student success stories here.

 

Did you miss the free public Zoom with Lilla and Zoe that took place on Monday? Watch the replay below.