Amy Calautti on How to Hire an Illustrator

How do I go about hiring an illustrator for my children’s book?

Amy Calautti is an in-demand children’s picture book illustrator, completing 14 picture books (and counting) since taking on her first contract in 2019.

In the 41st episode of the HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of short non fiction for authors and children’s and young adult fiction, chats to Amy about:

• how independent authors can hire the services of a professional illustrator
• what the working processes are like between author and illustrator
• what aspects an author can expect an illustrator to consider when quoting for a job and
• Amy shares her tips for authors starting out on their illustrator sourcing adventure