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#133 – Small Business Makes Big Business for This Illustrator

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Just a reminder: NaPiBoWriWee starts today! (AKA National Picture Book Writing Week!)
Today on the show you’ll hear:

  • A review by Julie Falatko of Bee and Bear by Sergio Ruzzier

  • An interview with Joyce Wan, illustrator, entrepreneur, and licensor.

Joyce was full of great information for illustrators who want to get into licensing! Just check out the links below!
Resources to find product manufacturers:
Kate Harper Blog
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association
Agency Access
Tradeshows:
Surtex
New York International Gift Fair
National Stationery Show
Licensing Expo
Printsource
Printers: (of course there are many but here are a few)
Catprint
Imagers
Moo (biz cards, labels)
PSPrint (postcards, catalogs)
Overnight Prints (postcards, sales sheets)
Greener Printer (eco-friendly printer)
 

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