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On Querying a Literary Agent
A tale full of intrigue, doubt, and success (3 part series)
Thoughts on Style
The many twists and turns of cultivating an illustration style
Using Color
How I think about using color in illustration
Lessons From Making That Book
Specific things gleaned from books I've worked on
Goal Setting
for the wayward inclined
Pulling a String
Interviews
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Drawing a Blank
A weekly deep dive about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Practical tips and encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything> this together.