It makes me wonder now how come I didn't pursue it? I think it was a dream that was lost in the shuffle. Many things happened the few years. One being I went back to school to finish my nursing degree. In doing so I became a staff writer and editor of an Award winning Newspaper. It rejuvenated all those childhood dreams to write and illustrate my own children's books.
My semester ended, and a friend of mine, Theresa Demario, is an amazing writer. She introduced me to the world of writing for hire. I had been producing so many articles for the Street Newspaper, I had no idea that people bought good writing. In having a journalism background, I am kind of a research nut and am used to cross referencing facts for the newspaper. So its is such a big help in article and content writing. In looking through sites like www.guru.com and www.ifreelance.com I saw calls for writing. I also saw many, many calls for children's books illustrations.
I have painted wildlife for years and specialty art for the dogs I show like Afghan hounds and Chinese Cresteds and sold it on Ebay. But with Ebays fees and them only using Paypal, the fees add up. Plus you have to rely on the Post office. People want the cheapest shipping possible, but they blame you if anything goes wrong.
I Dyann Joyce, am still in the "Honeymoon Phase" and am just surprised that right there in front of me are calls for art. Its a dream come true. I bid on several and will post my process of becoming a Children's Book Illustrator as I go.
