I love to hear from readers! Which won't be much of a surprise to those who are familiar with my book IT CAME IN THE MAIL. I will do my utmost to respond and within a month (unfortunately I can be a bit scattered . . . but I don't mind gentle nudges!).
UPDATE NEW MAILING ADDRESS:
Ben Clanton
WILL YOU ILLUSTRATE MY BOOK?
If you are looking to publish a children's book I recommend joining SCBWI. It is an amazing organization! Typically publishers prefer to match an illustrator with the books they acquire and the author and illustrator have very little contact if any. I am mainly illustrating only my own stories at the moment and only considering illustrating manuscripts that come to me via my agent Marietta Zacker.
WILL YOU CRITIQUE MY STORY?
Sorry, but no. I simply do not have the time and I do not want to run into the issue of having a similar story or idea. I recommend joining SCBWI and joining or forming a critique group. Also, go to conferences and workshops! Best wishes with your story. I hope to find it in a bookstore!
I am happy to take a look at your website and portfolio! Please feel free to share a link with me.
Ben Clanton
7511 Greenwood Ave N #1511
Seattle, WA 98103
WILL YOU ILLUSTRATE MY BOOK?
If you are looking to publish a children's book I recommend joining SCBWI. It is an amazing organization! Typically publishers prefer to match an illustrator with the books they acquire and the author and illustrator have very little contact if any. I am mainly illustrating only my own stories at the moment and only considering illustrating manuscripts that come to me via my agent Marietta Zacker.
WILL YOU CRITIQUE MY STORY?
Sorry, but no. I simply do not have the time and I do not want to run into the issue of having a similar story or idea. I recommend joining SCBWI and joining or forming a critique group. Also, go to conferences and workshops! Best wishes with your story. I hope to find it in a bookstore!
I am happy to take a look at your website and portfolio! Please feel free to share a link with me.
HOW MANY NARWHAL AND JELLY BOOKS WILL THERE BE?
We'll sea! I'm not whaley sure. I'm still having doodles of fun making the books and Narwhal and Jelly keep sharing new ideas, so probably a fair few more.
ARE YOU GOING TO WRITE A CHAPTER BOOK?
Yes, in the works! Though it will likely be some years from now before I finish.
ARE YOU GOING TO WRITE A CHAPTER BOOK?
Yes, in the works! Though it will likely be some years from now before I finish.