One of the things an illustrator has to show in a portfolio is versatility. Having at least one image in your portfolio set at night time will add a degree of professionalism to your portfolio, because many illustrators forget just how many stories have action taking place at night time. This web-link is primarily about night-time photography, but it contains some excellent ideas for composition and lighting effects: http://clickitupanotch.com/2011/09/6-tips-for-night-photography/#_a5y_p=1152663?hootPostID=8b4617276c29bbe2f1c6f87b555b9747
On the spectrum between self-publishing and traditional publishing is hybrid publishing. It may be a good option for some writers, but only if they do sufficient research first and read any contract carefully. This article has a useful list of questions to ask any hybrid publisher before agreeing to publish with them: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/66658-not-all-hybrid-publishers-are-created-equal.html?utm_content=buffer5b730&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer . Two of those questions are 'What marketing and promotional support is there?' and 'Can I speak with recent authors who have published with you?'.
On the spectrum between self-publishing and traditional publishing is hybrid publishing. It may be a good option for some writers, but only if they do sufficient research first and read any contract carefully. This article has a useful list of questions to ask any hybrid publisher before agreeing to publish with them: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/66658-not-all-hybrid-publishers-are-created-equal.html?utm_content=buffer5b730&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer . Two of those questions are 'What marketing and promotional support is there?' and 'Can I speak with recent authors who have published with you?'.
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