WORKSHOP WITH CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATORS

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Sequentially had the privilege of working with some of the UK’s most sought after children’s illustrators, at our media training workshop in Bloomsbury.

While illustrators might feel more at home quietly creating their artwork, they're under ever increasing pressure to appear on podcasts, take part in Zoom discussions and speak at book launches. 

Most of our participants felt that giving an interview was something to be endured rather than an opportunity to promote their work.

We explored how they could take better advantage of these opportunities and answer questions in a way that brought the conversation back to what they wanted to say, empowering them to steer the dialogue.

But as words only make up 7% of what we communicate, we also investigated the power of body language. We led the participants through a set of body, breath and voice exercises to calm pre-interview nerves and to increase focus and confidence.

Then it was lights, camera, action! We interviewed each of our illustrators, asking them questions on camera about topics ranging from diversity to the environment. And they aced it! The participants watched each other in the hot seat, making it a great opportunity for individual and group learning.

By the end of the workshop, these illustrators emerged with newfound confidence and awareness, armed with the skills to share their stories with the world.