Super fascinating! I love seeing and learning about the process! And I always try to credit the illustrator and the book designer. So many people go into the production of a book— not just the writer! Especially for illustrated books! So many people tell me how pretty my debut picture book is, and I always tell them I can’t take credit for how it looks— but the illustrator Natalia Bruno is the one who deserves that credit.
And it's very reassuring to see that cover design sometimes takes longer for other illustrators too. Thanks for the interesting insight into your way of working!
It was so cool to see your process! And I can’t wait to hear about your in-person scbwi experience. Sometimes I’ve heard that the conferences are better for those looking to get an agent / their first book deal (I found mine super helpful to prepare me), so I’m curious what you think about the pros and cons for PAL members!
It's really amazing how many variations you went through and and I laughed at the different titles. My first draft of my first book had a title that was wildly different from what it ended up being. When the story had been revised so that the original title no longer made sense, I remember being at a conference and brainstorming with a new friend ideas for a title and we had so much fun coming up with something that worked. I love your cover and the dog is a sweet addition!!
There is so much work to create a book. Included are those creatives who deserve the credit for all aspects of design, including the covers of books. Thank you again for sharing your process. I really appreciate it.
Fabulous post Debbie, and huge congrats on the new book!
Wow, what an incredible process, Deb! I'm so impressed, and I really thank you for the reminder to thank the illustrator!!!
Wow I am fascinated by your use of 3D modelling and VR art! SO much to learn from this post – thanks for sharing, Debbie!
Super fascinating! I love seeing and learning about the process! And I always try to credit the illustrator and the book designer. So many people go into the production of a book— not just the writer! Especially for illustrated books! So many people tell me how pretty my debut picture book is, and I always tell them I can’t take credit for how it looks— but the illustrator Natalia Bruno is the one who deserves that credit.
Love the sneak peak into your process. Looks awesome. That advice from Laurent for adding the purple was ace. He’s pretty awesome. 👏
The cover turned out really great! So many books!
And it's very reassuring to see that cover design sometimes takes longer for other illustrators too. Thanks for the interesting insight into your way of working!
It was so cool to see your process! And I can’t wait to hear about your in-person scbwi experience. Sometimes I’ve heard that the conferences are better for those looking to get an agent / their first book deal (I found mine super helpful to prepare me), so I’m curious what you think about the pros and cons for PAL members!
It's really amazing how many variations you went through and and I laughed at the different titles. My first draft of my first book had a title that was wildly different from what it ended up being. When the story had been revised so that the original title no longer made sense, I remember being at a conference and brainstorming with a new friend ideas for a title and we had so much fun coming up with something that worked. I love your cover and the dog is a sweet addition!!
There is so much work to create a book. Included are those creatives who deserve the credit for all aspects of design, including the covers of books. Thank you again for sharing your process. I really appreciate it.
R.D.
So interesting! Thanks for sharing the process, especially for the word people like me.
As a writer it is so fascinating to have this insider's look at the way an artist revises work.
Thank you so much for sharing the process! I may finally start the path towards picture book illustration 🫢
Really fond of that journey with the wagon too!
I cannot wait to see this book! It has been years in the making!
I love seeing all your early sketches for the cover :)