Mandah Swift - Doodlebug Art Creations

Children’s book illustrator, author, Christian, #SCBWI #PB #kidlit “I am a Little Sister”,“St Joseph’s Hammer”,"God Said..." series, Seeking Agent, Amanda Swift

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When you’ve had a rough day…

🪫 Laptop needs new battery
🗄️ Backup all files
🛠️ Find reputable repair shop
🤒 Sick child
🐿️ Keeping ADHD family on track
🗂️ Client projects
🌡️ A/C 75°F which is 6° too hot
🥵 Hot flash: perimenopause

🐴 So if you want to, DRAW THE HORSEY!!! 🤪

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Congrats Ally! 🎉🎉🎉

So amazing you sold over 70 books at your very first book signing!

I knew you would knock it out of the park! ☺️

What a rockstar! 👨🏻‍🎤🥁

Everyone, grab your copy of “Girls Aren’t Just Girly” here: https://t.co/jEsHKTEkls

#kidlit #indieauthors @scbwi

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Exciting new announcement for the Illustrator Directory 😁

Check out this < 3 min video

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Julie Rico & I are launching the first product line in the “God said…” Childrens book series

Save the date ✨Tuesday, August 6th✨

Sign up & receive promo code for 10% off (good from 8/6 - 8/11) as a thank you for supporting our product launch 😊

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I am so excited to share the amazing blessings from God!

I have 2 books I’m currently illustrating, 3 more on my schedule + my own book I will illustrate + more still finalizing!

😱😱😱

Like what???

My heart is full to overflowing 💗

Thank you Jesus! ✝️💜🙏🏻

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A book I illustrated made someone cry! 😭

Don’t worry though, they were happy tears 🥹

Like when you watch an episode of Bluey 🐾

Comment BLUEY if you’ve ever shed tears while watching an episode of Bluey. 🥲

#bluey #picturebook #picturebooks #kidlit #BookReview @scbwi

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Download 7 ebooks for FREE from this amazing and generous Author Izzy B, The Silly Story Specialist!!!

Remember to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review!

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#ebook #free #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook

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Sneak Peek 👀 of the baby 💨 book!

Comment MESS if you relate to this scene

Thanks Kimberly Spencer for your amazing compliments! I give all the glory to God! This is one of my favorite pages as well 🤫 shhh or the other pages will hear 😉

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If you have Kindle Unlimited you can still download the book for free and leave a review.

There are currently 7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews! Thank you! The first goal is 50 reviews so we still need your help to achieve this goal.

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Wow! Thank you to everyone who helped get Julie Rico’s book ranked #️⃣1️⃣ in three different categories!!! It was also the #1 new release yesterday! Amazing! Thank you!

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NEW BOOK RELEASE TODAY!!

Help make Julie Rico's first book a success!

Download your FREE ebook TODAY ONLY and leave a review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/vqDgFZpIpZ

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Finding and Choosing an Illustrator - Step 4 : Look for an Illustrator

Yes, the time has come! The moment you have been waiting for is finally here!

“How do I find an illustrator?”

Find out the answer to that question in my latest blog post: https://t.co/z8OExjug1L

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Sneak peak at the new book I illustrated! It is releasing soon so stay tuned! So exciting!

#coverreveal #newrelease #newchildrensbook #booklaunch #kidlit #indie #indieauthor #indieauthors #selfpublished #childrensbooks #picturebook #christiankidsbooks #christian

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Sketch for an upcoming fart book I am illustrating for Kimberly Spencer.

Check out my portfolio and follow me on social media: https://t.co/773F3Ecn4B

#kidlitart #indieArtists #art #sketchart

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New blog posts drop every Friday. Can’t wait and want to read all 7 steps now? Join my Facebook group https://t.co/773F3Ecn4B

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Finding and Choosing an Illustrator - Step 2 : Research Illustration Styles

While you are waiting for all of that red ink to come back from the editor, you can research illustration styles.

See part 2

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Continued :

You may be saying, "I am hiring a professional, not trying to learn it myself! Why do I need to research illustration styles!?"

Find out the answer to that question in my latest blog post: https://t.co/p2xnkExkHV

#kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #author #art

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Have your story reviewed by others like a critique group (https://t.co/9E6i8vhRZb often has local critique groups depending on your location).

So to save costs, time, and keep your illustrator happy, get that script edited and finalized! 😊✒️📄

Stay Tuned for Part 2

@scbwi

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This 7 step guide will help Authors learn how to find & choose an illustrator. Let's get started! :)

https://t.co/4uNbkdkux4

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #Illustrator @scbwi @CSOhioSCBWI

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Editors aren't just for grammatical errors but to ensure the story & words are age appropriate & give feedback to push it further to be a great book. Perhaps some parts don’t make sense , resolution is missing/unclear. or the dialog may sound too “grown up”.