Comments on: How to prepare samples to send to a publisher http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/ - ramblings & advice from illustrator Heather Castles Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:34:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: heather http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-113310 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:42:57 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-113310 Hi Yuke, Thanks for your comment! As far as finding publishers, the internet is one way. Have you tried checking out your local card shop and writing down the name of the card publisher on the back, then looking up their contact information? There isn't really an easy way around having to do a bit of research to find out which publishers are taking new artwork. Good luck! Cheers, Heather Hi Yuke, Thanks for your comment! As far as finding publishers, the internet is one way. Have you tried checking out your local card shop and writing down the name of the card publisher on the back, then looking up their contact information? There isn’t really an easy way around having to do a bit of research to find out which publishers are taking new artwork. Good luck! Cheers, Heather

]]> by: YUKE http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-112685 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:19:28 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-112685 Great Info. How can I find publishers? I bought an artist and graphic designer's market book and surfed the internet. well, I have found about 53 publishers.Then,It seems now that there is no publishers any more in the world to sent my samples. Great Info. How can I find publishers? I bought an artist and graphic designer’s market book and surfed the internet. well, I have found about 53 publishers.Then,It seems now that there is no publishers any more in the world to sent my samples.

]]> by: heather http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-26490 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 05:00:35 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-26490 Hey Tracy, Good question! I'm in the middle of writing up a little blog post on this...it's like asking someone how much should I charge for this 'shirt'...it really depends on the quality of what you're selling, who you're selling it to, and what it will be used for. The only 'quick' answer I can give you is this...work out how much you'd like to make an hour for your artwork...then work out how much time you will need to complete the project. Multiply the two together, and that's what you can charge for your illustrations. Whether it matches up with your client's budget is another issue! Sometimes the publishers give you a budget up front, and if you're happy with it then you'll do business together, otherwise have to negotiate a price you're happy with. Cheers, Heather Hey Tracy,

Good question! I’m in the middle of writing up a little blog post on this…it’s like asking someone how much should I charge for this ’shirt’…it really depends on the quality of what you’re selling, who you’re selling it to, and what it will be used for. The only ‘quick’ answer I can give you is this…work out how much you’d like to make an hour for your artwork…then work out how much time you will need to complete the project. Multiply the two together, and that’s what you can charge for your illustrations. Whether it matches up with your client’s budget is another issue! Sometimes the publishers give you a budget up front, and if you’re happy with it then you’ll do business together, otherwise have to negotiate a price you’re happy with.

Cheers,
Heather

]]> by: Tracy Cathers http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-18076 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:28:55 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/01/09/how-to-prepare-samples-to-send-to-a-publisher/#comment-18076 How much $ should be asked for if the company is interested in my work? Thanks for your help. How much $ should be asked for if the company is interested in my work? Thanks for your help.

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