The Postcard Post welcomes illustrator Diana Ting Delosh. Diana's got some good tips and fun postcards for you so dig in! And be sure to check out all the places you can find her work at the end of this post. Diana Ting Delosh is an illustrator, hand letterer and writer. She creates whimsical art,... Continue Reading →
It’s Fall and in the Dixon house, that means it’s soccer season! A few years ago, I somehow started coaching. It was one of those things where someone is asking for volunteers, and no one is stepping up, and your head is saying, “No way, no how, not possible, you’re crazy…” and yet, before you... Continue Reading →
If there is a Twitter pitch season this seems to be it! There are lots of opportunities coming up in the next few months, especially Twitter pitch days. (If you aren't up on how to take part in Twitter pitch contests check out How to #Pitmad.) There are even some opportunities for illustrators. Hurrah! With... Continue Reading →
So I was reading this picture book the other day. It is the story of a child and a terrible stuffed koala that WON’T. GO. AWAY. He tries everything he can to escape Koala. But he can't. And as I watched and giggled and turned the pages, it hit me. This may be a book... Continue Reading →
Professionalism. You want to be taken seriously when you submit your work (even if it's humorous!) You are a professional asking another professional to consider working with you. One simple piece of the professionalism puzzle is your email address. What sounds more professional: puppypants@woof.com or HeatherBurnell@gmail.com? While I do get a good chuckle out of... Continue Reading →
There are some great new opportunities listed in this month's Roundup but after reading through so many pitch contest guidelines I want to give a reminder: just because you get a request during a pitch day it does not mean that you have to submit. That's right. YOU choose. If you get a request, research... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club 