This week’s guest truly believes in doing what you love without compromise. Jenipher Lyn had always been a creative force, using her creative energies to make and sell jewelry at an early age, but she found her voice as an illustrator during a challenging time in her life. From then, she discovered her purpose was not only to create but to encourage. With every whimsical and colorful illustration, she hopes to provide customers with motivation at any and every stage of their journey.

Jenipher’s path to becoming an illustrator, podcast host, and author has taken many turns, and she is still navigating and learning the intricacies of entrepreneurship. We particularly delve into publishing and the process of self-publishing, as well as what you can expect after publishing and how to generate additional income as an artist. Fun stuff. Enjoy folks!

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She started making jewelry at age 9 and began selling her jewelry at age 15, maintaining that business for 10 years
In 2010 while going through a difficult time, she found illustration, which helped her get through that challenging time in her life
After getting an opportunity to sell her items at a gallery, she decided to apply for a grant
She won the grant, which allowed her to find a good printer and take a class to hone her craft
We talk about the benefits of pursuing an artist grant and navigating the process
When she decided to sell her art, she decided to use these avenues:
- Selling in stores
- Art shows
- Licensing (she’s had cards in Target and Trader Joes)
After a pep talk with a friend, she decided to self-publish a book and fund it through Kickstarter
She used Amazon Createspace to create her book
For her next book, coming out in 2019, she is using a traditional publisher
To get a publisher, she hired a book agent who was able to get her a deal with Crown Publishing Group
We talked about how long it takes; she signed the contract for the book in 2016, and the book is coming out in 2019
Advice for people who are interested in self-publishing:
- Consider size if you’re publishing an art book
- Have people read your content along the way
Books don’t necessarily generate money, but they bring potential opportunities or credibility
Different ways she currently generates income:
- Wholesale
- Consignment
- Licensing
- Art shows
Licensing tips:
- Get paid for what you’re worth
- Always make sure there’s a contract
We talk about the importance of community

LINK LOVE

Adobe Creative Residency
How Being Stubborn Depressed and Unpopular SAVED my Life (version II) by Jenipher Lyn [book]
Amazon Createspace [self publish books]
IngramSparks [self publish books]

Jenipher Lyn

Website: jenipherlyn.com Instagram: @jenipherlyn Facebook: @NightlyDoodles YouTube: jenipherlyn Podcast: Rainy Day Diaries

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53. How to Earn a Living as an Artist + The Pros and Cons of Publishing a Book