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Pencil Pals
by Helen Stephens
Hi, it’s me Helen Stephens. This is a juicy chat between illustrator pals. I’ll be sharing stuff about making picture books that you might feel daft asking. When you sign up you’ll get the Illustrators Freebies. Yes-please-thank-you!
Free subscribers
~11k
Est. revenue
$4k – $8k / yr
Last 30 days
Strong growth
Public estimates are rounded ranges, not exact figures. Paid plans include precise metrics, history charts, sponsor intel, and exports. Last updated Aug 12, 2026.
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