Giant announcement! Brand NEW course for 2023! My Arty Book Pitch is the creative person’s guide to making a gorgeous image-driven book proposal, by top art agent and author, Lilla Rogers.
Some of the gorgeous illustrated non-fiction books that Lilla shares in the video below.
What is an arty book? It’s anything that’s art-driven (whether illustrations, photographs or anything else) and stunning to look at: it may be practical too, but you would also find yourself picking it up and flicking through the pages just because it’s so damn pretty.
It doesn’t have to contain many words at all – perhaps it’s a collection of illustrated quotations, or sketches of flowers and their medicinal uses, or a journal with prompts, or some pages from your sketchbook from your year living out of a campervan – art agent Lilla will give you tons more ideas, suggestions and inspiration in class.
Arty books are a brilliant market for creative people because (1) there’s a huge demand for them and (2) they allow you to be 100%, completely, utterly, irrevocably YOU. Whatever your weird little soul hankers after the most: that’s what would make a fantastic book. And it will be utterly unique – just like you. Plus you get twice the advance and the royalties!
Meet your teacher! Art agent and author Lilla Rogers (left) and her team have assigned many hundreds of gorgeous illustrated arty books to the 45 artists she represents. Right: Lilla’s own arty book, I Just Like to Make Things (Quarry Books).
Today we’re sharing Part 1 of a FREE five part video series from art agent Lilla all about arty books. Want to learn more? Want to discover how YOU can make your own arty book pitch (spoiler: it’s easier than you think)? Want ideas for arty books that you can use? Want to explore the different book formats (journals, how to guides, memoirs, etc)? Then strap in, because this FREE video series, which is loaded with gorgeous book examples and journaling exercises, is for you!
In Part 1: What is an illustrated non-fiction book? today, art agent Lilla explains:
- What is an illustrated non-fiction (or arty) book?
- 5 examples of arty books you could create
- Why arty books are fantastic for artists’ careers
- 17 very cool ideas for arty books that you can actually use
… and lots more! Plus it’s backed with loads of photos of arty books, both covers and interiors, to inspire and delight you.
Click here to watch Part 1: What is an illustrated non-fiction book?
Plus make sure you look out for the rest of the series, which will be landing in your inbox every day from today until Friday:
- Part 2: How to have an amazing book career, even if you’re not a writer – with lots of examples of artists’ book careers
- Part 3: What are all the cool ways you can design your arty book? Lilla shows you ideas and examples
- Part 4: So, how do you get an arty book deal?!
- Part 5: How to manifest your book deal
Don’t miss this fab FREE series! Make sure you’ve added us to your contacts list and keep an eye on your inbox. And for now, grab a beverage of your choice and settle in to enjoy Part 1.
Lots of love
The Make Art That Sells team xxx
P.S. Ready to sign up for My Arty Book Pitch at a great discount? Then just click here.
