07-25-2013, 10:33 AM
So I had an author contact me through a friend asking if I was interested in a little freelance work based on their soon-to-be-published fantasy book, and I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not, and really not even sure what he's wanting. Here's part of the e-mail:
Does it? I know it's not industry standard at all. Kind of sounds like some character designs, but it also sounds like polished advertising illustrations, too. Possibly even web design. The price sounds on the low side for this kind of work, but then again, I am totally unestablished, with zero legitimate freelance jobs under my belt. Also, I feel like I need some kind of contract drawn up with an agreed upon usage of the art and what my stake is in sales of the book.
What do you guys think?
Quote:I am writing a fantasy series. I have a cover artist, the publisher wanted to keep the artist in the company, but they don't cover marketing material. So, what I am looking for is an artist to give the characters a face with some character sketches, images I can use for a website, and help bring the world to life.
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For pay, I was thinking $70-$100 per painting/illustration, for now. If the books take off, I would want to pay you more.
Does it sound like something you would be interested in?
Does it? I know it's not industry standard at all. Kind of sounds like some character designs, but it also sounds like polished advertising illustrations, too. Possibly even web design. The price sounds on the low side for this kind of work, but then again, I am totally unestablished, with zero legitimate freelance jobs under my belt. Also, I feel like I need some kind of contract drawn up with an agreed upon usage of the art and what my stake is in sales of the book.
What do you guys think?