#21 AUTHOR: Behind the Scenes: Working With My Illustrator for The Cheerleader Book Club
In this chapter of Cheer Chapters, I’m spilling everything about the illustration process behind my cheer books — how I found my illustrator, the massive document I send her for every project, and the surprisingly funny mistakes we’ve caught along the way (yes, including the pupil-less cheerleaders).
Perfect for aspiring authors, cheer parents, and anyone who enjoys a bit of creative chaos.
Ever wondered how the illustrations in my cheerleading books come to life? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes process of working with my illustrator — from finding her on Fiverr to the moment I realised one of the drawings had no pupils.
If you’ve got a children’s book idea, or you just love the chaos behind creative projects, grab your coffee and come hang out!
Welcome to Cheer Chapters—where cheerleading led me to author life.
I’m Allison: two decades on the mats, delivering real stories, coaching tools & zero fluff. From sweat and stunts to late-night choreography and the unplanned self-publishing path—this channel is for parents cheering, coaches grinding, and program owners building something authentic.
I’m a mum with dyslexia, ADHD, and enough side quests in my videos to keep things interesting—expect detours, laughs, real struggles & growth.
If you want straight-talk on coaching cheer, how to support young athletes, how to run a gym without losing your mind (trust me—I learned the hard way), or hear what inspired me to write a book—you’ll feel right at home here. I dive into the messy behind-the-scenes, the wins & fails, interviews, and sneak-peeks into my writing—all with humour, honesty, and heart.
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