Let’s reintroduce ourselves Do you want to go first? Who are you? Are you new here? What made you sign up/stay? I’m Adam, I’ve been writing for a couple of years here. In 2022 this newsletter was a featured publication on Substack. I’ve mostly been writing about my experience breaking into the picture-book industry in my 40s. (11 book deals in 2 years)
Hi, I’m Jeremy Ross and new to this newsletter! I’m an illustrator/author who is new to the kidlit industry as well. You can find me on X @jrossray or visit my site at jeremyrayross.com. I’m grateful to be here and learn from Adam as I’m a few years behind and trying to break in!
Hi! I'm new. My name is Patricia (@missquietviolet on insta) and I signed up because I'm a new illustrator, I appreciate all of the tidbits you share about the practice and the industry, and I love your work!
Hi! Im Mimo and Im here to build my secret creative space. I write fantasy and scifi romance novellas, as well as fantasy adventures. I also work on a quirky webcomic to bring a bit of joy to everyday.
My newsletter is made so I can learn a bit about my creative self and maybe that can spark an idea in everyones minds
Hi Adam 👋 I'm Teresa and I am not an illustrator 😄 just love to draw and experiment/play with different art materials! Although I don't make a living from my art journey (and honestly I don't have intention to change this), I am very curious about the world of illustration and love to read and learn more about it 😊 I found your Substack recently through Beth Spencer!
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm also a children's author! Im published in middle grade, and am looking to expand into picture books and illustrated chapter books as well.
Hi, I’m Ine. I’m an illustrator and still fairly new to Substack, I share my travel illustrations in my newsletter... I signed up for your newsletter after I discovered it on the explore page about a month ago. Love your work and your posts here are full of great info! And you restacked one of my first newsletters, which helped me gain some of my first subscribers! I really appreciate that! I love how supportive people are here on Substack!
Hi. I am Karen. I’ve been a writer - mainly academic nonfiction - and an artist - mainly to please myself. Recently, a kid’s book came to me and I wrote it and illustrated it. Not accepted yet..... I am submitting just the text of it.
Anyhow, now I’m just trying to balance my art and my writing (back to nonfiction). Substack helps me with writing habits and there are infinite things to read.
Your substack is one that keeps my art side busy. So thanks!
I'm Beth Spencer! I signed up a few months ago because I enjoy Adam's unique style, art musings, and authenticity. He gives excellent advice generously because he cares about this community so much! I like all the ideas above!
Hi, I’m Jeremy Ross and new to this newsletter! I’m an illustrator/author who is new to the kidlit industry as well. You can find me on X @jrossray or visit my site at jeremyrayross.com. I’m grateful to be here and learn from Adam as I’m a few years behind and trying to break in!
Hi! I'm new. My name is Patricia (@missquietviolet on insta) and I signed up because I'm a new illustrator, I appreciate all of the tidbits you share about the practice and the industry, and I love your work!
Hi! Im Mimo and Im here to build my secret creative space. I write fantasy and scifi romance novellas, as well as fantasy adventures. I also work on a quirky webcomic to bring a bit of joy to everyday.
My newsletter is made so I can learn a bit about my creative self and maybe that can spark an idea in everyones minds
Hi Adam 👋 I'm Teresa and I am not an illustrator 😄 just love to draw and experiment/play with different art materials! Although I don't make a living from my art journey (and honestly I don't have intention to change this), I am very curious about the world of illustration and love to read and learn more about it 😊 I found your Substack recently through Beth Spencer!
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm also a children's author! Im published in middle grade, and am looking to expand into picture books and illustrated chapter books as well.
Hi, I’m Ine. I’m an illustrator and still fairly new to Substack, I share my travel illustrations in my newsletter... I signed up for your newsletter after I discovered it on the explore page about a month ago. Love your work and your posts here are full of great info! And you restacked one of my first newsletters, which helped me gain some of my first subscribers! I really appreciate that! I love how supportive people are here on Substack!
Hi. I am Karen. I’ve been a writer - mainly academic nonfiction - and an artist - mainly to please myself. Recently, a kid’s book came to me and I wrote it and illustrated it. Not accepted yet..... I am submitting just the text of it.
Anyhow, now I’m just trying to balance my art and my writing (back to nonfiction). Substack helps me with writing habits and there are infinite things to read.
Your substack is one that keeps my art side busy. So thanks!
I'm Beth Spencer! I signed up a few months ago because I enjoy Adam's unique style, art musings, and authenticity. He gives excellent advice generously because he cares about this community so much! I like all the ideas above!