I HAVE A LITERARY AGENT!!! Thank You, SVS!!!

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you @Tash ! Much appreciated!

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you @fullofkk !!

[skeletortoise]

Woooo!! Jeremy congratulations! I've noticed your work over the months and I know you've encountered some frustrations (haven't we all) so I'm so happy for you!

[KevinTreaccar]

Congrats!

[ajillustrates]

Congratulations!

[chrisaakins]

Congratulations!!!

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you so much @skeletortoise @ajillustrates @chrisaakins @KevinTreaccar !!!

[LisaF]

Well done @Jeremy-Ross !!

[Ayesha Masood]

OMG @Jeremy-Ross I am so happy for you. You truly deserve it. You are definitely 1 hardworking dude. Congratulations and go make the world go crazy with your art.

[kayleenartlover]

@Jeremy-Ross First of all congratulations! That is so exciting after years of hard work and improvement in mastering your craft.
I also am curious, how did you discover your “dream agency/agent”?

[Avondrood-art]

Congratulations Jeremy!! You're an inspiration to those who just start out

Keep up with the great work and hopefully, many fun years are coming for you!

[Will Terry]

Congratulations Jeremy!

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you @LisaF ! Appreciate all your support over the years! I hope to one day have the “OG” in my profile!

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you @Ayesha-Masood !!! I appreciate your kind words. Lots of hard work, but even more to come!

[Jeremy Ross]

Hi @kayleenartlover , thank you so much!!! My agent found me; but it was definitely mutual! I’ll be writing a post on my substack about this topic in due course.

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you @Avondrood-art !!! I’m so honored to provide some inspiration and lucky to have found this community on SVS!

[Jeremy Ross]

Thank you @Will-Terry !!! I have SVS to thank for this important milestone in my journey and have truly enjoyed and learned so much from you, Lee and Jake!

The podcasts have also been extremely helpful, encouraging - and of course - ENTERTAINING!!!

Here are some game changers I’ve found helpful:

• Take all the courses and post homework assignments in the forum! Lots of self discipline and humility.
• Don’t skip the basics!
• Enter all the SVS challenges, critique arena, HTFYA, etc., feedback is a gift!
• Do lots of master copies, especially of your heroes!
• Children’s Book Pro is the best course on the internet!
• Ask for feedback in the forums
• Don’t get attached to your portfolio. Create and replace old art, often!
• Get professional portfolio reviews! Thanks @Lee-White
• Get thick skin and don’t take rejection personally
• Never stop learning!
• If you can afford it, get the HTFYA Book! It’s incredible!
• Give back and help others whenever possible.
• Your YouTube channel is a treasure trove of insights and honest advice!

Thanks for taking the time to drop in!