How to Get Great Art Without Losing Your Mind
I remember commissioning a cover artist myself years ago. In my case, it was thankfully a smooth experience. But that isn’t always how it goes.
Visual Storytelling: How to Use Art to Pace the Story
When should I reveal this? Should readers see a character portrait when the character first appears? Should a map be available from the beginning?
Fantasy Character Art: More Than Pointy Ears
Fantasy character art gives authors an unusual amount of room to play with. That is the real opportunity for fantasy authors. An opportunity vital for distinctiveness in an AI-democratized era.
Okay, Now Show Us Your Characters
Fantasy authors have obvious opportunities: warriors, mages, creatures, kingdoms, elaborate costumes and enough swords to make a medieval insurance company nervous. But character art isn’t a fantasy-only thing.
Hiring an Artist for a Book: Think Beyond the Cover
Think about the books you remember most vividly. Sometimes you can picture a character before you can remember the exact plot. Working with an artist beyond just a cover will help your book stand out.
Why Is No One Reading Your Story?
There’s a bigger shift happening underneath the question. The number of people who can create stories has increased dramatically. The amount of time people have to read them hasn’t.