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Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make

Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make

Update: 2025-05-12
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Finished your manuscript and wondering if it’s time to hire an illustrator? Not so fast.

In this episode of The Journey to Kidlit Podcast, Brooke Van Sickle shares the biggest industry secret that most new writers don’t know—and how jumping into illustrations too soon could actually hurt your chances of getting published.

You’ll learn:
✅ When (and if) you need an illustrator
✅ Why traditional publishers don’t expect finished artwork
✅ How your manuscript alone should carry your story

Plus, Brooke has a free Illustration Guide to walk you through your next steps with confidence. If you're serious about publishing your children's book, this episode is a must-listen.

🎁 Grab the free guide here: https://journeytokidlit.com/free-illustrations-guide
🔁 Share with a fellow writer & don’t forget to subscribe!
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Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make

Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make

Brooke Van Sickle