Mentorship with Mirka

I’m currently a mentor for the SCBWI MD/DE/WV chapter for an author-illustrator cohort between January-July 2024.

“This 6-month mentorship program, available only to SCBWI Premium Members, will connect you with a published mentor author or illustrator who will provide detailed written feedback on your work each month, for a total of 6 critiques. It’s up to you whether you want to submit new work each month, or revise your work and resubmit for another pass. Illustrators will also have the option to follow targeted illustration prompts. Each cohort will be capped at 3-6 participants.”

PB Rising Stars Mentorship

I’m participating in the PB Rising Stars mentor program this year. Applications are open now till April 4th.

The PB Rising Stars program is a 3 month mentorship over the summer of 2024. It’s free, and this year there are 32 mentors that you can apply to.

Personal one-on-one mentoring/critiques for illustrators or author-illustrators

I’m working on adding more info for one-on-one mentoring sessions to my site. See current offerings below. Space is limited, contact me for availability.

We might be a good match if:

Beginner

You are a beginner illustrator who wants to break into picture books. You might be thinking of writing books too, but you don’t know where to start.

Intermediate

You are in the middle stages, have a portfolio and some stories, but feel stuck and don’t know how to get to the next level. Or you need help getting your portfolio/dummies ready to pitch to agents.

Advanced

You are wondering about different ways to diversify your income beyond book illustration, and learn about licensing or teaching online classes.

Current Sessions Available

  • Brisk Blue

    1-Hour Consultation
    One-on-One session
    On the spot review and idea generation
    Draw-over if applicable
    Next steps to take
    No written notes
    Great if you are looking for quick on-the-spot feedback on an idea, dummy, illustration, portfolio or website.

    $50

  • Sassy Salmon

    1-Hour Consultation
    One-on-One session
    Send items to review beforehand
    Receive feedback on portfolio, specific pieces, website, business ideas or a dummy.
    Feedback, draw-overs, next steps to take, ideas, useful references.
    Written notes included.
    Great if you are looking for more thoughtful and thorough feedback on an idea, dummy, illustration, portfolio or website.

    $80

  • Groovy Green

    Two (2) 1-Hour sessions
    Same as Sassy Salmon
    +
    Homework
    Review of homework with second round of feedback and actionable steps.
    Great if you are working on a bigger project like a dummy or portfolio and need consistency in feedback and direction.

    $150

  • Graceful Gold

    Four (4) 1- Hour session
    1-2 Meetings/Month
    Same as Groovy Green
    +
    Double the sessions.
    More chance for growth
    Flexibility: Work on the same story/area of your business, or use each session to get feedback on a different area.
    A bonus 20min call for immediate feedback.
    Great if you need ongoing guidance and mentoring to take actionable steps and reach bigger goals.

    $300

Book your seat

Space is limited for critiques and mentoring sessions. Please email or use the contact form to the right to check for availability. If available, we’ll agree on a time that works for both of us, and you will be sent an invoice for the fee.