abzhakim
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Hey, I'm Abz!
I'm a children's book illustrator and character designer with over 50 books illustrated to date.
I've worked with many authors and publishing companies across Canada, London, Switzerland, Dubai, Jordan and beyond. I'd be happy to work with you too!
6 Steps to Creating Your Book
Whether you live in the Middle East, Tokyo, North America, or somewhere on a boat (assuming you have wifi), we can start by having a casual chat about your story and what you have in mind. Your children's book can also be in any language- Arabic, English or even German; it really doesn't matter!
Below are the steps we'll discuss together to create your very own kid's book.
Get excited--this is fun stuff!
1. Target Audience & Creative Details
Let's dive into creativity together! Are we crafting a colourful, easy read for babies? A book targeted at more serious teen issues-- or perhaps exploring a heartwarming mother-daughter dynamic? The subjects are endless!
Are the main characters animals, humans, or monsters? Does our story unfold underwater, in a classroom, or on a magical forest somewhere?
We will discuss all these fun details to ensure our visions align perfectly!
2. Pricing
I charge 150 Canadian Dollars for one illustration per page of text. (See image below.)
Once I've sent you the sketches, you get 1 round of free edits (per page). If additional edits are still needed after our first round, I charge 10 Canadian Dollars per page, per round.
I charge 30 Canadian Dollars for every major edit requested after the pages have been coloured.
Typically, I don't receive many edit requests after the client's initial feedback. This system is mainly a security measure to prevent excessive changes after approval.
3. Our Names & Contact Info
The title of your book, along with both our names will be on the front cover.
My name will be typed out in English regardless of the language of the book.
Also, both our names along with our contact information, will be on the back cover. This can include websites, social media handles, emails, or phone numbers.
This way readers and potential new clients can easily contact us. This will be good for future collaborations, new opportunities, or perhaps even some fan mail! In today's world, exposure is everything-- this will be great marketing and networking.
4. NDA, Contract Agreement & Payment
Once you reach out to express interest in working together, we can follow these simple steps to kick off our project:
1. Initial Chat
We’ll have a conversation or call to introduce ourselves and discuss your ideas for your book. I’ll answer any questions you have and guide you through the process.
2. NDA Signing
If we decide to move forward, I’ll send you a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to sign, ensuring your manuscript remains confidential.
3. Manuscript and Contract Submission
After the NDA is signed, you can send me your manuscript for review. If we agree to work together at that point, I’ll provide a contract outlining the details for you to review and sign.
4. Payment
Once we both have signed the contract, I’ll request a 50% down payment to secure and start the project. You can choose from PayPal, bank transfer, or wire transfer for this payment.
5. Project Start
After the payment is completed, I’ll get started on bringing your book to life!
5. Delivery Process
The process I follow is straightforward and divided into two phases: Sketches and Finals.
1. Sketches
We start with a sketch of your story's main character, guided by our discussion about your vision. Once you approve the character design, I’ll proceed to sketch the entire book and share it with you for feedback.
During this stage, you can request edits on any of the pages. This is a free edit which is included for each page if needed. After I incorporate your feedback and receive your final sketch approval, I’ll finalize the pages with colours and details.
Note: If additional edits are needed, please note that this is done for a small fee. Please check the above "pricing" section for details.
2. Finals
Once the pages are complete and coloured, I'll send them to you for a final review and with your approval the remaining 50% of the payment is to be processed.
Upon completion of the payment, I will promptly deliver high-quality, print-ready files of your book.
A. Sketch
B. Final
6. Timeframe
I work quickly! We can discuss any deadlines you have, but typically, the complete book can be delivered within 4-6 weeks.
That’s all there is to it! Your book will then be ready to share with the world and you will be on the path to becoming a published author!
Note: If the total price exceeds your budget, we can discuss options to simplify the illustrations and lower the total cost. Everything is customizable and flexible. I look forward to working together!
What're you waiting for? Let's chat!