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Beat The Post-Christmas Blues By Writing!

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Writing can be hard, but we’ve tried to put some top tips together in one place for you!

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The Motivation Playlist!

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

We (nearly) all feel like we should be doing more with the time we’ve found on our hands this year. But how to shake off the blues and motivate yourself to write? Check out our top tips for writing motivation!

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Proofreading: All You Need to Know

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Is it worth paying a proofreader? We give some editing tips!

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Plotting Your Story

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Plotting a story can be hard! So we offer a few tips on plot and how to get going.

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How To Be the Perfect Client!

Posted on August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Approaching an illustrator for the first time can be daunting. Here are some top tips for making that first meeting go smoothly.

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So You Want To Illustrate Your Children’s Book!

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

So you have written a children’s book; but what does it mean to work with an illustrator? We chat to Sarah (Happydesigner) for some top tips about working with an illustrator.

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How Do I Bring My Character to Life?

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Some top tips on bringing your character to life through illustration!

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How Do I Create My Character?

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Creating characters can be tough! So we’ve put together some character-creating tips to help you get started.

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Writing to Benefit Your Mental Health

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and so we thought we’d have a little look at how writing can help support you during this tough lockdown time, and give you some top tips on getting going. Kindness The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is “kindness”. “We have chosen kindness because of…

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Writing can be hard, but we’ve tried to put some top tips together in one place for you!

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  • “Got home tonight and the books had arrived. Absolutely love them. My girlfriend loves your illustrations.” - Andrew Jeffery: 'Wolfboy Book'

  • “Sarah is an extremely talented designer and illustrator. She has that rare gift of being able to find something in your business or character that you never knew existed" - Craig Green

  • "Thank you so much Sarah! What a fantastic set of illustrations for the first in our series of children’s books. We can’t wait to work with you on the second book!" Jane Archer-Wilms & Marlies Veenhof

  • "These posters and flyers are perfect”
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  • "You do have a very positive feel about everything you do. I do wish you continued success in all your work. All the best, Simon"  - Simon James, Famous Children’s Book Illustrator

  • "Yes!!!! Wow…Love it!!! ..thanks so much, I absolutely the character design you have done for us!!! xx” - Lisa Dell, Cornish Firewood

  • "Sarah is quality.  Not just her design but she is a pleasure to work with."
    - Bob Harper, Portfolio Marketing

  • "I hope my recommendation will persuade you to use Sarah! I cannot fault her, for her professionalism, enthusiasm and talent." - Michelle Hawkins, Director: The Flying DoDo

  • "i really like ur books my mommy reads them 2 me all the time ur really good at drawling and i want 2 be like u when i grow up :-)"  Natassia Flegal (hd fan)

  • "She has a keen eye for the quirky detail, she is punctual and a joy to work with. I simply cannot praise her enough.” - Clickety Books

  • “Logos received with a BIG thanks, Basically I love them all” 
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  • "Sarah understood what I was looking for and produced a fantastic logo for me.  She is very approachable and friendly – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her” - Katie Jarvis, Fancy Prints

  • "Our brand wouldn't be the same without her on-going input. Just fab xx”
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  • "I am absolutely THRILLED TO BITS with your illustrations! THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!”
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  • “I was so nervous ringing you as i've never done anything like this before, but you were so friendly and put me completely at ease.” - Donna Purvis

  • “Sarah is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable, she delivered 100% with a new logo that was spot on! We can't recommend her enough!” - Lucy @ Get Active

  • "Sarah provided us with an extremely friendly courteous and efficient service and injected an energy into the project, that only Sarah could" Discovery Leisure

  • "The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages

  • "It won’t be a struggle working with Sarah, it’ll be a pleasure. Can’t recommend enough”
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Illustration is not just one of our services; it's Illustration is not just one of our services; it's Sarah's favourite hobby too! She has been drawing ever since she can remember, and now has over 15 years of professional experience as an illustrator 
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Have you written a story that you would like to tu Have you written a story that you would like to turn into a unique gift for a loved one or friend? We can turn your words into a book, & help you create that very special gift to remember 
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