Passion for the Small Town Life
This building isn't intended to be a bookstore; however, a longterm goal is to convert the building into a publishing university for passionate writers and illustrators in western Kentucky.
How to Transition into a Professional Illustrator
Understand your value before becoming a freelancer.
Episode 5 Shipping Books
Packaging and shipping signed books is for Illustrators and authors. Use these tools for your efficiency and success. Create a shipping method that works for your business and book releases. As discussed in Illustrator Life Episode 5, these supplies are used in shipping books to customers.
Episode 4 Homework
Meeting new clients can happen anytime. As discussed in Illustrator Life Episode 4 illustrators, Mark shares how an illustrator “elevator spiel" can become a memorable client meet cute.
Episode 3 Homework
Illustration pricing varies among professionals and projects. The simple formula discussed in Illustrator Life Episode 3 helps illustrators customize pricing quickly for picture book author and publisher clients. Mark developed his “Simple Formula” by referencing industry standards in the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook.
Episode 2 Homework
In Illustrator Life Episode 2, Mark discusses building a business that works within your day job, that will be useful in transitioning to a full-time illustration career. Develop an annual plan with realistic goals for: contracts, diversified income streams, time management, and more.
Episode 1 Homework
In Illustrator Life Episode 1, Mark asks questions an aspiring illustrator should answer before choosing a professional illustration career path.
Illustrator Life Episodes
Follow Mark's YouTube channel to watch his Illustrator Life episodes. Learn how illustrator Mark Wayne Adams manages writing, illustrating, book tours, contracts, and much more as a professional illustrator.
