Children's Book Illustrator and Author

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On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Alex, an illustrator and author of children’s book. Working full time in a creative field is a dream for many, pairing your personal passions with a career can give you a truly fulfilling life long career, giving you tons of freedom and agency in the direction of your life. That said, there is so much more to creative work than the art itself, from contract negotiations, to social media, to balancing an irregular income. If this is a field you’re interested in, Alex shares a lot of great resources:

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: https://www.scbwi.org/
Cuddlefish Academy: https://cuddlefishacademy.teachable.com/
Schoolism: https://schoolism.com/
Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/
Make Art That Sells with Lilla Rogers: https://makeartthatsells.com/
Storyteller Academy: https://www.storytelleracademy.com/

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