Hi all. I'm a freelance artist who does a lot of children's books, and I often talk to authors who want to self-publish but can't afford illustrations. So I've been thinking of ways I can give them a really good deal, and I've come up with something I think might work, but I don't know how people will feel about the terms.
...And this is where it gets awkward, because I don't want to spam the forum with an ad, but I really want to hear whether authors think my idea is fair. What I'm proposing is that I'll illustrate books for $80/£50 a page, a quarter of what I'd usually charge (these are detailed color illustrations). The main catch is that the price doesn't include revisions. Normally I start by sending an initial design for feedback, and if it's not quite right we go back and forth until the author's completely happy with it. With this deal, you get what I send, and if you want changes, you have to pay extra.
What do you think? A good deal, or too harsh? I know it's impossible to say without seeing examples of my work (it might be rubbish!). There are loads here, and the deal described in a bit more detail too.
I realize this looks like I'm shilling for business, but I'm after opinions, not customers. Is it a deal you can imagine going for, or do I need to rethink?
Would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks in advance, and I'm really sorry if this feels too much like an ad!
...And this is where it gets awkward, because I don't want to spam the forum with an ad, but I really want to hear whether authors think my idea is fair. What I'm proposing is that I'll illustrate books for $80/£50 a page, a quarter of what I'd usually charge (these are detailed color illustrations). The main catch is that the price doesn't include revisions. Normally I start by sending an initial design for feedback, and if it's not quite right we go back and forth until the author's completely happy with it. With this deal, you get what I send, and if you want changes, you have to pay extra.
What do you think? A good deal, or too harsh? I know it's impossible to say without seeing examples of my work (it might be rubbish!). There are loads here, and the deal described in a bit more detail too.
I realize this looks like I'm shilling for business, but I'm after opinions, not customers. Is it a deal you can imagine going for, or do I need to rethink?
Would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks in advance, and I'm really sorry if this feels too much like an ad!