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How does copyright apply to illustrations and cover art?
Is a paid-up-front illustrator entitled to royalties?
If I hire an illustrator for artwork, and I pay up front on a per-illustration basis, what copyright gotchas should I be aware of? Does the ...
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For Fantasy Stories, Should You Include a Map At the Beginning of the Book?
If you're writing a fantasy novel, would it be best to include a map of the geography that the story takes place in at the beginning of the book?
I've seen quite a lot of fantasy books (Redwall ...
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Sending a children's book manuscript to an agent or publisher with illustrations
I've written a children's story and had it illustrated. It's a picture book.
I've heard that publishers prefer to receive manuscript only -- not illustrated, unless the author is the illustrator.
I ...
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Good books on writing for comics?
Me and a friend of mine has been thinking about joining forces and make a comic. She is an excellent drawer/illustrator while I perform better in the story/character/writing part of things.
I guess ...
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Where and how to look for a picture for illustration?
Do you think a writing can always benefit from the use of a visual illustration? If so, how to find for free or buy an appropriate picture, photo, drawing etc.? What are practical recommendations?
