Like ghost writing or copyediting, illustrations take time and require a great deal of skill and talent. It is important to remember that illustrators must be paid fairly for their time and expertise. The price for illustrations can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. It depends on the size and complexity of your project. When considering illustrations, it is important to do some research, figure out your goals, and create a budget. Once you know your expectations, you’ll want to find an illustrator who meshes with your style. To do this, find out if your self publishing company offers illustration services and get a quote. You can also look at sites such as guru.com or elance.com to find a freelance illustrator. Be sure to always look at sample work before choosing an illustrator. There are many different styles, and you want to find an artist who matches your vision.
For more information on illustrations, check out these articles.
The Importance of Illustrations
What You Need to Know About Custom Covers
Illustrations Affect the Success of You Children’s Book
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Nice post
I have a good publishing company, depending on what you want to do you can publish for around $60. They have some good free resources too, see http://www.writersoutpublishing.com/self-publishing/