Where do the words go? When you have all kinds of characters, props and background in mind, this could be a very boring question. But the layout for text and pictures together will determine the entire look of the book spread. If there is no… 

Sometimes a character looks endearing in one sketch and somewhat different in another. The eyes are in a different position, the nose has shrunk, the hairstyle is changed, and suddenly the person looks taller. Nothing is wrong with the illustration per se, but readers may… 

Imagine you draw a small rectangle that could easily fit into a matchbox. Then you sketch a very simple shape for a character inside it. Now create a second rectangle directly next to the first one and slide that same character so they’re just near… 

A short text can hold more illustration options than you might think. In just a few sentences, your character might walk into a room, spot an odd object, recall a past event, say something to someone, and make a decision. That’s a lot to pack…