Contact Gaurav Bhatnagar, Children’s Book Illustrator
You’re closer to holding your book than you think. I’m Gaurav Bhatnagar, a children’s book illustrator and founder of ePublishingeXperts. I personally work with authors to turn their manuscripts, ideas, and visual references into custom children’s book illustrations. When you write to me, you’re talking directly to the illustrator—not a sales representative. I reply within 24 hours.
Real Authors. Real Books.
See the authors and books I’ve helped bring to life—and hear what it was like to work together.
What it’s like to work directly together
Dr. Michelle Dartis shares her experience taking her book from concept to publication.
Start with your details. I’ll take it from there.
I’ll reply within 24 hours — you can send your manuscript in the email conversation that follows, even if it’s unfinished. No obligation. I use your answers to recommend the right approach for your book before you decide whether we’re a good fit. Your free book illustration plan includes:
Your Free Illustration Plan Includes
- Recommended illustration style
- Suggested trim size
- Estimated illustration count
- Project timeline estimate
- Transparent project pricing
Why Authors Work Directly With Gaurav
Wondering what to write? These help.
What should I include in my message?
Just the dropdown answers + your email — that’s genuinely enough for me to give you a useful reply. If you want to add more, a sentence about your story helps, but don’t worry about pitching me. You can send your full manuscript in the email conversation that follows.
Do I need a finished manuscript to contact you?
No. You can contact me with a finished manuscript, a work in progress, or even an early idea. I’ll tell you honestly whether your story is ready for illustration and what I recommend doing next. If you’re still deciding, read how first-time author Shanay Cordova went from first draft to #1 New Release in her Amazon category.
How quickly does Gaurav Bhatnagar reply to contact enquiries?
Within 24 hours, personally. You’ll hear directly from me — the same artist who would draw every illustration in your book.
How much does children’s book illustration cost?
Children’s book illustration pricing depends on the number of pages, illustration complexity, character development, and the scope of the project. Most complete projects fall between $800 and $2,500. After reviewing your project details, I’ll give you transparent pricing for your specific book before any work begins.
Is the illustration plan really free? What’s the catch?
Yes—it's genuinely free. You'll get a recommended style, trim size, illustration count, timeline, and transparent pricing, with no obligation to hire me.
Can I contact you if I already have AI-generated illustrations or references?
Yes. AI-generated images, sketches, Pinterest references, or other visual experiments can be useful starting points. We can discuss what you want to keep, what needs to change, and how to develop a consistent illustration style for the complete book.
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