Aug 25: Bring Your Story to Life

The Art of Illustration in Publishing

Join Mackenzie Shivers, an illustrator working across both entertainment and publishing for a talk on how illustration plays a vital role in today’s publishing landscape—especially in fiction genres where compelling visuals can shape first impressions and deepen reader engagement. In this talk, we’ll explore how illustration is used across book covers, interiors, and marketing materials, and why it remains such a powerful storytelling tool.

Whether you’re commissioning your first cover or looking to enhance your next release, this session will give you the tools, insight, and confidence to bring your story to life through

Monday, Aug 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom