📱 Best Platforms
Upwork, Fiverr, Reedsy
📖 The Hustle
Self-publishing authors need children's book illustrations but traditional illustrators charge $3,000-10,000 per book. Use Midjourney with consistent character prompting techniques to produce full children's book illustrations. Charge $500-1,500 per book while delivering in 2-3 weeks. The self-publishing boom creates endless demand.
🚀 First Step
Create a 5-page sample children's book illustration set with a consistent character using Midjourney and list it on Reedsy as a portfolio piece.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Master Midjourney's seed and character reference features to maintain consistent characters across pages
- Learn children's book layout conventions including text placement, bleed areas, and page counts
- Build relationships with self-publishing coaches who regularly refer authors to illustrators
🛠 Tools & Resources: Midjourney, DALL-E, Photoshop, Canva, Reedsy