Resources

I love it when I find a really cool resource and just want everyone to know about it! (Especially if it relates to art, writing, or life as an artist!)

This is a resource page of kidlit, comics, writing and art-related recommendations including books, blogs, podcasts, and online resources! If you have a resource you recommend, please feel free to email me and I will consider adding it to my current list.

Book Recommendations for Writers & Artists

Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Directing the Story by Francis Glebas
Invisible Ink by Brian McDonald
Making Comics by Scott McCloud
Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud

Children’s Book Writer & Illustrator Resources

KidLit411 – a one stop info shop for children’s writers and illustrators
Literary Agents for Illustrators
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) – the international professional organization for authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults
Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing Children’s Books: The Purple Crayon – a site featuring articles and other materials about how to publish a children’s book

Illustration Resources

Business of Illustration – a resource for aspiring illustrators
Dear Art Director – a blog where art directors answers questions from artists
Drawn + Drafted – educating artists on all the things Art School didn’t teach you (but should have)
Giuseppe Castellano – art director, illustrator, designer, educator and founder and creative director of The Illustration Department
Illustration Age – a blog and professional resource for Illustrators
Muddy Colors – a fantasy arts community
Paper Cat Press – a curated online bulletin board for artist opportunities, creative campaigns, and tips for modern freelance illustrators
Society of Illustrators
The Illustration Department – a global leader in personalized, online education for illustrators of all experience levels