James Hughes is an illustration agent at Folio Art in the UK, representing some of the best international professional illustrators. He has also been a contributor and contract adviser for the Association of Illustrators. James shares tips on the business of illustration through his blog and YouTube channel: The Illustrator's Guide and coaches and mentors freelance illustrators to help them get started in their creative careers.

• Chapter 1: How to develop an exceptional mindsetChapter 2: Facing challenges and overcoming barriersChapter 3: Your start-up essentialsChapter 4: Developing your portfolioChapter 5: Forming and maintaining your creative habitChapter 6: Practice makes progressChapter 7: Get feedback on your workChapter 8: How to find clientsChapter 9: Working with clientsChapter 10: How to deal with client briefsChapter 11: Managing your moneyChapter 12: A freelancer is a businessChapter 13: Pricing your work and negotiatingChapter 14: Licensing, rights and contractsChapter 15: Finding an agentChapter 16: Working with an agent