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I'm a professional illustrator who loves to create fun and whimsical art for children, which is not limited to books, I love to create characters for children's animation as well. My favorite thing is to create work that children of all ages (and children at heart) will enjoy and love. I also enjoy creating fantasy characters and bringing someone's character to life in illustrated form. I am proficient in digital illustration but am also able to use traditional techniques which includes (but is not limited to) watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencil. My interests and inspirations include animation, video games, and fantasy stories. I look forward to working with you! PLEASE NOTE: I will NOT do art for NFTs. Please refrain from contacting me for them. I also will not do any AI or work with someone who wants to use AI with my work. All my work is hand drawn by me. Thank you.

I help authors, publishers, educators, and businesses bring their stories to life through engaging illustrations and animation. With 10+ years of experience, I have illustrated 50+ children's books, graphic novels, comics, poetry collections, and educational publications. As the author and illustrator of 17 self-published children's books, I understand the entire publishing process from concept to publication. Services: • Children's book illustration • Character design • Graphic novels and comics • Book covers • Activity and Coloring Books • Editorial Illustration • Book Layout and Formatting • Educational illustration • Publishing consultation • Frame-by-frame animation • Character animation • Music videos • Storyboarding and animatics Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, watercolor, ink, and pencil. Whether you're creating a children's book or an animated project, I can help turn your ideas into professional, engaging visuals.

Hi! 👋 I help authors create fully illustrated, print-ready children’s books — from first idea to final files ready for Amazon KDP and other platforms. With 10+ years of drawing experience and 4+ years working with authors worldwide, I focus on clean, engaging visuals and a smooth, stress-free process from start to finish. 📚 What I Can Do for You • Complete children’s books (illustrations + layout + formatting) • Coloring & activity books • Eye-catching covers designed for Amazon • Print-ready files (KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble) • Guidance for first-time authors 🖌️ Process • We define your vision and style • Sketches for approval • Final illustrations in a consistent look • Delivery of ready-to-publish files ✨ Why Clients Choose Me • 100% hand-drawn work (no AI) • Experience with published books • Clean, professional formatting • Clear communication & reliable delivery 📬 Let’s Get Started Send me a message — I’d love to hear about your project.

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I am a Book Formatting & Publishing Specialist with 13+ years of professional experience helping authors, publishers, and entrepreneurs transform manuscripts into professionally published books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other global publishing platforms. I specialize in creating clean, industry-standard book layouts and publishing files that meet all technical requirements for both print and digital formats. From manuscript preparation to final publication, I help authors produce professional, market ready books that meet industry standards. I have successfully worked with over 600 international clients across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and worldwide, delivering high quality book interiors, eBook conversions, cover designs, editing, and publishing support. Core Expertise Amazon KDP Book Formatting (Paperback & eBook) IngramSpark Print-Ready Formatting Book Interior Layout Design (Adobe InDesign) Children's Book Design & Formatting Cookbook, Journal, and Workbook Formatting eBook Conversion (EPUB & Kindle) Book Cover Design (Front, Back & Spine) Copy Editing & Proofreading Ghostwriting & Manuscript Development Print Ready PDF Preparation ISBN Setup & Publishing Support Publishing Consultation & File Review What You Will Get Professionally formatted manuscript KDP and IngramSpark-ready files Proper margins, spacing, and typography Clean, print ready PDF files Kindle ready eBook files Professional book cover design (if required) Editing and proofreading support Fast delivery and clear communication Why Clients Work With Me 13+ years of publishing experience 600+ completed international projects Strong knowledge of Amazon KDP and IngramSpark requirements Detail oriented and quality focused approach Reliable communication and on-time delivery End-to-end publishing support Whether you need formatting, editing, proofreading, ghostwriting assistance, cover design, or complete publishing support, I can help bring your book from manuscript to publication with professionalism and attention to detail. I look forward to helping you publish your next book successfully.

✨ Top-Rated Plus Children's Book Illustrator | 150+ Books | End-to-End Publishing Support Hi, I’m Neethi Joseph—an Upwork Top-Rated Plus illustrator and founder of Folksnfables, a creative studio dedicated to bringing children’s stories to life. With 150+ children’s books completed for clients around the world, I specialize in transforming stories into playful, expressive, and professional-quality books. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned publisher, I offer illustration and full publishing support tailored to your needs. 🖌️ What I Can Do for You ✏️ Custom Illustrations in styles ranging from whimsical and traditional to comic and realistic 👧 Character Design that brings personality and emotion to your story 🖥️ Full Book Formatting using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Procreate 📚 End-to-End Support: from storyboarding to final print-ready files 💬 Free Consultations for new authors—guiding you through illustration & self-publishing 📘 How We’ll Work Together At Folksnfables, we follow a clear, milestone-based process that keeps your project on track and stress-free: 1) Book Breakdown – Page-by-page formatting with illustration direction 2) Character Development – Designs for your main characters 3) Storyboarding – Black-and-white sketches of all scenes 4) Final Color Illustrations – Fully detailed, print-ready artwork 📌 Why Clients Love Working With Me 150+ completed books with 5-star reviews Clear communication & timely delivery Passionate about storytelling and helping authors succeed 📞 Let’s talk! Check out my portfolio and feel free to message me to schedule a quick chat about your book. Looking forward to helping your story take shape! Warmly, Neethi Joseph Co-Founder | Folksnfables