Secrets of Creating Great Illustrations

Christian Symbols in Art

In this final episode of Season I, we chat to Ned Bustard, the illustrator and designer behind the Every Moment Holy Series, written by Douglas McKelvey. We talk about the differences and similarities between fine art and graphic design, art as seeing and communication, how good design is loving our neighbor, and the importance of creating in community. In addition to the Every Moment Holy series, Ned has illustrated and/or written over a dozen books for both adults and children. He is the creative director of Square Halo Books publishing, curator of the Square Halo Gallery, and a sought-after lecturer on Christianity and the Arts. Ned Bustard’s Website: worldsendimages.com [https://www.worldsendimages.com/] Join the Humble Books community on Substack: humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com/] Free Download: ‘Thought & Style: A guided journal for writers with collected insights from C.S. Lewis’ – humblebooksmedia.com/thought-and-style This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Building a Tribe Around Your Writing

Today, we’re talking with Robin Smit. Robin has authored 4 books, and she is also the publisher of a hybrid publishing company called The Writer’s Society. Robin offers insights on outlining, repurposing content, and setting manageable goals. But she really shines when it comes to building a community around her core message. Robin Smit: robinsmit.com [https://www.robinsmit.com/] Join the Humble Books community on Substack: humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com/] Free Download: ‘Thought & Style: A guided journal for writers with collected insights from C.S. Lewis’ – humblebooksmedia.com/thought-and-style Learn More: humblebooks.com Reach Out: christian@humblebooksmedia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

How to Conquer Your Writing Fear

Today we’re joined by my friend, author and pastor, Davis Moore. In this interview, we talk about Davis’ writing journey—how he overcomes the stumbling block that perfectionism can often be to art, how he navigates the tricky overlap between the Memoir and Christian Living genres, and his experience in being his own sales rep, even to big box stores like Barnes and Noble. Davis Moore: davismooreauthor.com Knot by Knot: amazon.com/Knot-Untangling-Lifes-Core-Issues/dp/B0D1Z473W9/ Join the Humble Books community on Substack: humblebooks.substack.com Free Download: ‘Thought & Style: A guided journal for writers with collected insights from C.S. Lewis’ – humblebooksmedia.com/thought-and-style Learn More: humblebooks.com Reach Out: christian@humblebooksmedia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Worship Through Your Writing

Today, we’re chatting with my good friend, David McIver. David is the executive director of Praise Live radio and the former chaplain for the Minnesota Twins. He is also the author of a beautiful book entitled, Looking for the One: Stories of Seeing the Lost, Lonely, and Broken Through the Eyes of Jesus. Davis offers wisdom on writing from the posture of worship—how to not merely communicate effectively or artfully, but how to convey God’s heart to your readers. David McIver: lookingfortheone.org/ Join the Humble Books community on Substack: humblebooks.substack.com Free Download: ‘Thought & Style: A guided journal for writers with collected insights from C.S. Lewis’ » humblebooksmedia.com/thought-and-style Learn More: humblebooks.com Reach Out: christian@humblebooksmedia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Secrets of Creating Great Illustrations

Today, I am so thrilled to welcome Emily Kimbell to the show. Emily is an accomplished artist. She’s illustrated children’s books for Penguin Random House and Oxford University Press. She is also the co-creator of Thingamajigs, a weekly comic strip for The Phoenix, a UK kids magazine. Emily is also the illustrator of The Travelling Piano Man of Port Whettershire written by Victoria Murgante, published by Humble Books, and releasing in October 2024.  In today’s episode, we talk about some of the key skills that go into being a successful illustrator, including planning out your art, communicating an idea vs. representing reality, how illustrations can add to a story, and how to never get artist’s block. Emily Kimbell: emilykimbell.com [https://emilykimbell.com/] Join the Humble Books community on Substack » humblebooks.substack.com [http://humblebooks.substack.com] Free Download: ‘Thought & Style: A guided journal for writers with collected insights from C.S. Lewis’ » humblebooksmedia.com/thought-and-style [https://humblebooksmedia.com/thought-and-style] Learn More: humblebooks.com [https://humblebooksmedia.com/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit humblebooks.substack.com [https://humblebooks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]