8/11 You really don't need an agent to get work, but…
But agents do about 20% of the non art making work for about 20% of the fee. So having an agent just means you have more time to focus on the art.
20% of publishers only work with agented artist.
Choose your tradeoffs
But agents do about 20% of the non art making work for about 20% of the fee. So having an agent just means you have more time to focus on the art.
20% of publishers only work with agented artist.
Choose your tradeoffs
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Illustration work does allow you to have flexible working hours. And this is one of it's main appeals.
The trade off is erratic work and payment cycles.
Learning to manage both is the key.
Learning to use it well and developing a healthy working relationship with it will lead to more work and more happiness.
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Your Illustrator's advance is determined by market projections,
meaning a book about unicorns or princesses,
is going to get a bigger advance than a book about a capybara
You make more money by drawing popular themes.