Debbie Ridpath Ohi FAQ > Getting Into The Business (23 entries)
Questions I'm frequently asked about getting into the book business.
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This is a list of questions I am frequently asked. Here's a list of links to my more popular pages. Thanks for visiting! -- Debbie
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Q. Where can I find your posts about creating picture books? You can find all my posts about creating picture books at http://debbieohi.com/pbcreation . This ...
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Justin Chanda (publisher of three S&S imprints: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, Atheneum and Margaret McElderry) was on the judging panel at the SCBWI-LA Illustration Portfolio Showcase in 2010. ...
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Q. Any advice on how to get an agent? How did YOU get your agent? I've been asked more and more frequently about agents, eg. "I just finished ...
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Q. Will you look at my manuscript/portfolio and give me feedback? Unfortunately I lack the time to critique writing or view online art. I'm already a member of ...
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See my blog post on the topic . An excerpt from the blog post above: If I was going to give my younger self some basic advice ...
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Q. I'm an illustrator. How do I let authors know I'm available for working on picture books? If you're talking about working with authors who self-publish, I lack ...
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Q. l you look at my manuscript/portfolio and tell me where I should send it? Sorry...I have no special insider knowledge. I used to have some, when I ...
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Q. Where can I meet kidlit/YA writers and illustrators? MEETING OTHER CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS IN PERSON: - Join CANSCAIP (Canadian) or ...
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Q. I'm an aspiring children's book illustrator. Any advice? Draw for fun. Draw regularly. Push yourself to draw different subjects, from different perspectives, try drawing things you don't ...
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Q. I'm a student writing a paper. Will you answer a few questions for me? I get these sort of requests regularly and as much as I'd love ...
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You don't seem that helpful. It would save me a ton of time if you'd just take a minute or two to give me some quick advice. ...
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Congrats! You're already way ahead of most newbie writers (who start but never finish writing their books). There is no one piece of advice that will work for everyone. ...
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Q. You've talked about having a writing and/or illustration mentor. Do you have any advice about how I can find my own mentor? Answer: ...
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Q: How do I put together a children's illustration portfolio? I am not the right person to ask this question, I'm afraid. An illustrator friend ( Beckett Gladney ...
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Ok, my story's finished. How do I get it in front of an editor? Assuming you've done your homework and (1) Polished/edited your story and (2) researched the ...
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Q. I just finished my first picture book manuscript. What should I do now? My advice? DON'T send it out yet. Unless you're already very ...
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Q. Where else can I find useful basic info for children's book writers and illustrators? For the basics, I strongly recommend Harold Underdown's The Purple Crayon . Harold ...
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I'm starting my own publishing company. I'd love some of your insights as an author and illustrator.I'm probably not the right person to ask for insights about a new publishing company. Not only is my experience extremely limited (e.g. ZERO in terms of starting up a publishing ...
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Q. I've written a picture book and am looking for an illustrator. Any advice? A. Unless you plan to self-publish your picture book (in which ...
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Q. I'm writing a picture book and want to include art notes for the illustrator. How should I do this? There are differing opinions on the use of ...
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Q. Where can I find your template PDFs for picture book thumbnail sketches/layouts? I've shared some of my picture book brainstorming process and early sketch templates in a ...
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Q. I'm a newbie when it comes to picture book dummies and submission formats. Can you recommend any useful resources? Here are some useful resources: An ...
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So many people think that short - easy, especially when it comes to writing picture books. Here's what I think .