FAQ

Curated Publishing Co. is a curated directory of professional children’s book illustrators specializing in picture books, educational publishing, visual storytelling, workbook illustration, activity books, and children’s publishing design.

Authors purchase membership access to browse illustrator profiles, portfolios, categories, and direct contact information. Authors and illustrators communicate and work together directly outside of the directory.

No. While Curated Publishing Co. has a strong focus on children’s publishing and visual storytelling, the directory may also be used by businesses, educators, organizations, brands, and individuals seeking professional illustration services.

Membership provides access to the private illustrator directory, curated illustrator categories, portfolio samples, professional profile information, and direct illustrator contact details.

Approved members receive direct access to illustrator websites, email addresses, social media links, and professional contact information through the directory.

No. Membership purchases are non-refundable. Members may cancel future recurring subscription renewals at any time prior to the next billing cycle.

Yes. Clients and illustrators manage all communication, negotiations, timelines, revisions, contracts, and payments independently.

Yes. However, all illustrator applications are reviewed manually and approval is selective. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance to the directory.

Yes. Illustrator applications are reviewed based on portfolio quality, professionalism, visual storytelling ability, publishing alignment, and overall fit for the directory.

The platform includes:

• Children’s book illustrators

• Picture book artists

• Educational publishing illustrators

• Workbook and activity book illustrators

• Coloring book illustrators

• Branding and visual storytelling artists

• Commercial illustrators

• Creative publishing professionals

Curated Publishing Co. currently offers:

• Standard Listing

• Premium Listing

Featured Listings receive enhanced visibility and placement opportunities throughout the platform.

New illustrators are added on an ongoing basis as Curated Publishing Co. continues to carefully grow its curated network of creative professionals.

At this time, illustrator profiles are managed internally to maintain a consistent and curated presentation throughout the directory.

No. Curated Publishing Co. functions solely as a curated directory. All projects, agreements, communication, revisions, contracts, and payments are handled directly between clients and illustrators only.

No. While illustrator applications are reviewed carefully, Curated Publishing Co. does not guarantee compatibility, project results, timelines, financial outcomes, or working relationships between members. Use at your own discretion.

No. All financial agreements and payments are handled independently between clients and illustrators only.

Curated Publishing Co. was created to provide a more professional, focused, and visually elevated way to discover illustrators outside of overcrowded freelance marketplaces and A.I.

Curated Publishing Co. is proudly operated by Purple Diamond Press, an independent publishing company focused on storytelling, creativity, literacy, and meaningful publishing experiences.