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Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast

by Olga Herrera
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About the show

Illo Chat is a podcast for illustrators working in the children's book industry. Creative, funny and full of information on how to write, illustrate, and publish picture books and how to become a professional illustrator. Olga Herrera, children's book author and illustrator, teaches about the publishing industry and the behind the scenes work that goes into book design and illustration. Kidlit discussions and insights for artist and creatives. WEBSITE: www.illochat.com

Latest episodes

  • A Light For Lucinda - The story

    June 9, 2026 · 33 min

    In this episode Olga shares the story behind her latest picture book, A Light For Lucinda published June 9, 2026. She answers questions from the Kidlit community regarding the inspiration for this book, Illustration struggles and a sneak…

  • A Chat with Jed Alexander. Writing and Marketing.

    April 27, 2026 · 56 min

    In this Episode, I chat with Jed Alexander, author and illustrator of The Black Market. We talked about his writing style, writing for characters and not the plot. We discuss the challenges of marketing and doing author school visits and…

  • A Chat with Kerry McQuaide. Finding your pack: Kidlit Community

    March 24, 2026 · 53 min

    In This Episode Olga and Kerry chat about the importance of having connections, the benefits of associations and being active in your kidlit community. They discuss Kerry's picture book, The Biggest Highest Wave, and how Kerry got to make…

  • What is Narrative Art?

    February 15, 2026 · 13 min

    In this episode Olga talks about Narrative Illustration. What does it mean, and how to do it. With examples on how small changes can create story in your illustration work.

  • Time Trap. What's stealing your time?

    December 2, 2025 · 18 min

    In this episode Olga talks about social media, the ultimate time stealer, and what she did about it. She gives concrete ideas for maximizing your time and rebooting that creative flow.

  • Can Art be a hobby again?

    October 30, 2025 · 43 min

    In this episode we have Sunny as a guest! We chat about the constant pull to monetize art. After leaving the industry and not seeking art as career, the siren call to make money from art can ruin the joy of it.

  • Illo Chat Comes Back!

    October 22, 2025 · 3 min

    The podcast is back! Hosted by Olga Herrera. Let's chat again! There will be thoughtful and insightful conversations with guest artists, and think out-loud wonderings with Olga.

  • EP 47 Final Episode

    March 2, 2025 · 55 min

    Our journey here is coming to an end. We've loved every minute we have gotten to chit-chat on this platform. We'd like to thank all of our past and future listeners for tagging along. We wish you much success and inspiration in your art…