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Ella Gordon
6 days ago4 min read
Do you need talent to illustrate a picture book?
How important do you think talent is? I asked on my Instagram stories recently if you had any questions about my job, and this question...
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Ella Gordon
Sep 2, 20243 min read
The first steps to illustrate a picture book like a PRO
I hear all of the time from people who tell me they’re not creative enough/talented enough/good enough/etc. to illustrate a picture...
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Ella Gordon
Aug 12, 20244 min read
Illustrating Mr Darcy The Cat and The Matariki Glow
Since the release of Mr Darcy The Cat and The Matariki Glow, I’ve been overwhelmed by questions about the illustrations! Let's answer them!
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Ella Gordon
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Dealing with Rejection as a Children's Book Author/Illustrator
I’ve been procrastinating writing my blog lately. It’s easy to say “I’m too busy, this isn’t a high priority.” But that’s not true. The...
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Ella Gordon
May 7, 20243 min read
When is the best time to launch your children's picture book?
The right time to launch your book depends on a few factors, so here’s what you should consider when it comes to planning your launch date.
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Ella Gordon
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Finding the Right Printer for Your Picture Book: New Zealand Printers vs Overseas Printers
If you’ve read my blog before, I probably sound like a broken record when I say that, if you’re self-publishing a book, you should choose...
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Ella Gordon
Jan 8, 20243 min read
How much does it cost to hire a children's book illustrator?
I'M BACK, BABY! (In the office, that is.) Let's kick this year off with a bang and answer the question everyone wants to know, but no one...
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Ella Gordon
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Why YOU Should Publish a Children’s Book!
As a children’s book illustrator , I hear from lots of first-time authors. The thing that most of the authors I work with have in common...
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Ella Gordon
Aug 1, 20233 min read
WHY SIZE MATTERS (when it comes to children’s books)
As an illustrator, it’s probably no surprise that I work on a lot of children’s books! But it might surprise you to know that one of the...
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Ella Gordon
Jul 4, 20232 min read
How long does it take to illustrate a children's book?
Well, that depends on a few things! Assuming your story is ready to go (if it's not, that's okay! We'll just need to factor in some time...
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Ella Gordon
Apr 4, 20234 min read
Working with an Illustrator
Once you’ve found the right illustrator for your book, then the magic happens! In all honesty, every illustrator will have a slightly...
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Ella Gordon
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Finding Mr/Mrs Right (Illustrator)
Once you’ve decided that self-publishing is right for you , it’s time to get your ducks in a row! Just because you’re self -publishing,...
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Ella Gordon
Feb 7, 20233 min read
So, you’ve written a children’s book, now what?
Firstly, congratulations! Writing a story is a massive accomplishment in itself. But, I get it, you’re probably feeling a little...
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