An Inside Scoop on My NEW Kids Book
Digest
This episode features a special call with Gary Vaynerchuk and Steve Lamb, the illustrator of Gary's first children's book "Meet Me in the Middle." The call is designed to celebrate the book's release and provide insights into the creative process. Gary and Steve discuss the importance of patience and eagerness, two key themes explored in the book. Steve explains how he adapted the VFriends characters for the book, emphasizing the need to make them functional for a printed format while staying true to their original designs. Gary shares his reasoning for choosing patient pig and eager eagle as the book's protagonists, highlighting the importance of these qualities in achieving success. The episode also includes a Q&A session where Gary answers questions from the audience about the book and the VFriends universe.
Outlines
Introduction and Book Announcement
This Chapter introduces the episode and announces the release of Gary Vaynerchuk's first children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle." The book features the VFriends characters, patient pig and eager eagle, and is available for pre-order. The episode will include a Q&A session with Gary and Steve Lamb, the book's illustrator.
Gary's Vision for the Call
This Chapter outlines Gary's goals for the call. He emphasizes that the focus is not solely on promoting the book but also on providing valuable content for the Be Friends community and offering insights into the creative process. Gary also expresses his desire to introduce Steve Lamb to the audience and highlight his expertise in illustration.
Creative Interpretation and Illustration
This Chapter delves into the creative process behind the book's illustrations. Gary asks Steve about his approach to interpreting the VFriends characters for the book, highlighting the differences between the book's illustrations and the original VFriends designs. Steve explains his background in animation and how he adapted the characters to make them functional for a printed format while maintaining their essence.
Q&A Session
This Chapter features a Q&A session where Gary answers questions from the audience. The questions focus on the book's format, the VFriends universe, and the creative process. Gary shares his insights on the importance of patience and eagerness, explaining why he chose these two characters for the book.
Keywords
Meet Me in the Middle
The title of Gary Vaynerchuk's first children's book, which features the VFriends characters patient pig and eager eagle. The book explores the importance of patience and eagerness in achieving success and is available for pre-order.
VFriends
A collection of 10,000 unique, cartoon-style NFT characters created by Gary Vaynerchuk. Each VFriend has its own unique personality and attributes, and they are often used in Gary's content and projects. The VFriends characters are featured in Gary's first children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle."
Patient Pig
One of the main characters in Gary Vaynerchuk's children's book "Meet Me in the Middle." Patient Pig represents the importance of patience and perseverance in achieving goals. The character is based on the VFriends NFT collection.
Eager Eagle
One of the main characters in Gary Vaynerchuk's children's book "Meet Me in the Middle." Eager Eagle represents the importance of enthusiasm and drive in pursuing goals. The character is based on the VFriends NFT collection.
Gary Vaynerchuk
A prominent entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for his expertise in digital marketing, social media, and business strategy. He is the founder of VaynerMedia and the author of several books, including "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" and "Crushing It!" Gary is also the creator of the VFriends NFT collection and the author of the children's book "Meet Me in the Middle."
Steve Lamb
The illustrator of Gary Vaynerchuk's first children's book "Meet Me in the Middle." Steve has a background in animation and has worked on numerous children's books. He is known for his ability to bring characters to life through his illustrations.
Children's Book
A book written and illustrated for children. Children's books often feature simple language, colorful illustrations, and engaging stories. Gary Vaynerchuk's first children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle," is a story about the importance of patience and eagerness.
Illustration
The art of creating images, often for books, magazines, or other publications. Illustration can be done using various techniques, including drawing, painting, and digital art. Steve Lamb is a skilled illustrator who has worked on numerous children's books.
Meet Me in the Middle Format
A unique book format where the story is told from two different perspectives, allowing readers to experience the story from both sides. Gary Vaynerchuk's first children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle," utilizes this format to highlight the contrasting perspectives of patient pig and eager eagle.
Q&A
What is the creative process behind the illustrations in "Meet Me in the Middle"?
Steve Lamb, the illustrator, adapted the VFriends characters to make them functional for a printed format while staying true to their original designs. He drew inspiration from his animation background and focused on making the characters move and express emotions effectively on the page.
Why did Gary Vaynerchuk choose patient pig and eager eagle as the main characters in "Meet Me in the Middle"?
Gary believes that patience and eagerness are essential qualities for achieving success. He chose these two characters to teach children the importance of both qualities and how they complement each other.
What is the unique format of "Meet Me in the Middle"?
The book is a two-story book, meaning it has two separate stories, one from the perspective of patient pig and the other from the perspective of eager eagle. Readers can read the book from both sides to experience both stories.
What are some of the key takeaways from the episode?
The episode highlights the importance of patience and eagerness in achieving success. It also provides insights into the creative process behind children's book illustration and the challenges of adapting existing characters for a new format.
Show Notes
On Today's episode of the podcast Im sharing a bit of alpha with you all. Some of you may know that my new kids' book, Meet Me In The Middle, comes out today. In honor of that I'm sharing a portion of an exclusive event and spilling some Alpha behind the origin and journey of this project. You'll hear a bit from the Illustrator of this book, Steve Lambo, and I even talk about why I chose these 2 characters out of all 268 for the first-ever VeeFriends book. I hope you all enjoy today's episode and don't forget to grab your copy at the link below.
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