Q. What are some recommended books, workshops, or other resources?

Q. What should I have in my portfolio?

Q. Do I need my own web site?

Q. What about joining a portfolio site?

Q. Do I need an artist rep? What percentage do they get?

Q. How do I approach publishers?

Q. Do I have to know how to work digitally?

Q. I can only find a writer's critique group near by, should I join?

Below are links for you as an illustrator to
discover your true potential.

The Drawing Board for Illustrators

The Highlights Foundation Workshops for Writers/Illustrators

The Purple Crayon

Picturing Books

Information about licensing your artwork (look for "for Artists")
and to hear Mary Engelbreit's story

FAQs for would-be illustrators

The Picture Book Artist Association (PBAA)

A list of illustrator's demonstations

Talk to other illustrators on our national SCBWI discussion board

Send them to us