CREATIVE CONSULTANCY SERVICES ☞
Services for AUTHORS who are serious about having a giggle.
- Character Design and Development
- Fully Illustrated Books
- Illustration Packs for Social Media
- Guidance for Indie Authors
HAVE YOU WRITTEN A FUNNY STORY?
Would you love to see it as a fully illustrated book? Of course! But how?
Finding the right illustrator who is capable of bringing your vision and characters to life, as well as keeping to budgets and deadlines can be a terrifying prospect for many Indie Authors. I hear you! I know that you have a huge project that you would neither like to waste time or money on, so this is why I offer consultancies to help you understand your steps to getting your story out there!
I have brought many characters and books to life, and know the process very well so I can reassure you that there is a lot of fun to be had in the serious business of making books! And lots of hard work 😀
BOOK ME IN for a chat! There is NO OBLIGATION to commission me to do your book at all, no pressure! I offer this service to ease the process for Indies and I also give away some pretty juicy information and ideas in the 1 hour session!
BOOK ME IN!
DISCOVERY CALL - 15 mins - FREE!
This is a great place to start! Put a face to a name.
I know that we are all used to texting and emailing but a fast video chat is a great way to get your general questions answered, clearly and simply, with visual examples.
I use a reliable open-source video chat software which requires no login or passwords! YEY!
From here we plan your next steps. There is absolutely no obligation to commission me at all.
Choose your preferred time below. It’s that simple.
“When we started I had no idea what any of the characters looked like and now they seem like real people. I know all about them and what they would do in a particular situation. Thanks for that!”
Carey Waite: Lance and The Boiled Egg
CREATIVE CONSULTANCY - 60 mins - £60*
- The steps to create an illustrated book
- Your characters – talking style and personality
- Your script – suggesting visual layouts
- Your target audience / Book formats
- Talking editors and proof readers
- Publishing or self-publishing
- Online or offset printing
- AND budgets and costs
After our chat, I will send you a PDF “An Indie Authors Guide to Getting Your Book Illustrated.”!
Choose your preferred time below. It’s that simple.
OTHER AUTHORS HAVE SAID...
“Selecting Dotti Colvin to illustrate my first book was undoubtedly one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. She is a gifted artist who cares. Her ability to interpret and execute my vision was remarkable. This takes a special sensitivity and awareness which exceeded my expectations. Her professionalism and wealth of experience is a rare find.”
Suzanne Andrews: Author Nita’s Adventure Series
HAVEN'T FINISHED YOUR BOOK YET? No problem - Read on...
Maybe your book isn't finished yet.. here are 3 good reasons to talk to an illustrator BEFORE you finish it.
1. Planning ahead...
They say a picture can say a thousand words. Maybe I can save you a few! Before finishing your book it’s good idea to have a chat to an illustrator as maybe the illustrations won’t save you a thousand words but they can cut descriptive paragraphs in half.
2. Meet your protagonists!
If you aren’t ready to go into full production of a finished book, you could choose to ‘meet’ your main characters instead, especially your protagonist. This process of developing your characters can actually inspire you to write more, believe it or not, as your characters start to become REAL.
3. Crowdfunding.
By showing your characters, a cover mock-up, or a couple of finished pages on a crowdfunding platform such as Kickstarter, you could great a strong presentation to raise funds to get your book illustrated or pay for any of the other expenses involved! Plus it’s great marketing for when it’s finally ready to sell.
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