Dapo Adeola - Children's Book Author, Illustrator & Storyteller

07/30/24 • 104 min

Dapo Adeola is a renowned children's book illustrator, author and storyteller. Join us as Dapo shares his journey, current and future projects, and invaluable advice for aspiring creatives. Discover the inspiration behind his acclaimed works, such as "Look Up" - winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize -
and "Hey You," and learn about his innovative approaches to storytelling and business.
📌 Topics Covered:
• The essence of agent representation and approaches to landing the right agents
• Insights on working with publishers and managing freelance projects
• The importance of diversifying creative work and exploring different mediums
• Strategies for monetizing art, including prints, pins, and merchandise
• Why he includes a "no commissions" disclaimer on his Instagram
• Practical tips for managing the business side of being a creative
• Debunking different myths about the children's book publishing industry
• Learning resources for starters and experienced creatives alike
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https://wafunkpublishing.com/creatives-across-borders-dapo-adeola/

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Steven Bryant - Children's book illustrator and author

Steven Bryant is a multi-talented creative professional with a background in graphic design, illustration, and photography. His passion lies in creating illustrated children's books, having self-published six since he began his series in 2017. Growing up, Steven was always engaged in drawing, writing, and reading, with a childhood dream of working in animation, inspired by Disney cartoons. Though life's twists led him to graphic design, his love for writing and illustrating remained strong. Steven's career began with graphic design work for various clients, but he eventually decided to pursue his passion for children's books. Starting with simple sketches and concepts, he leveraged his design skills to write, illustrate, and self-publish his first book, Santana's Bad Hair Day. This marked the beginning of his ongoing journey in children's literature.
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