In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, you’ll learn practical strategies to help you grow your audience, increase book sales, and build a profitable self-publishing business.

Harleigh walks through the four important steps to take after writing your children’s book manuscript before jumping into publishing. She shares how to gather feedback through beta readers, why editing matters, how to create a simple storyboard for your book, and how to find the right illustrator for your project.
If you've written your manuscript and are wondering, “Okay… now what?” this episode gives you a clear roadmap for your next steps!

What You’ll Learn

• What to do immediately after finishing your children’s book manuscript
• How to find and use beta readers to improve your story before investing money
• How to find an editor and what role they play in preparing your book for publishing
• Where to find children's book illustrators and how to compare options

Watch the Original YouTube Video

If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:
https://youtu.be/BqQxBmxqfbw?si=QUYku4bhVgDb-Bv5

Work With Me + Resources

Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me:
[60 Minute Zoom Call]
[40 Minute Zoom Call]
Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business:

Author Growth Roadmap
Get Free Traffic + Book Sales:
Free Traffic Formula Mini Course

Free Resources for Children's Book Authors

Children's Book Marketing Guide
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates

Connect

If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author!

Episode Summary

In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, you’ll learn practical strategies to help you grow your audience, increase book sales, and build a profitable self-publishing business.

Harleigh breaks down one of the most confusing parts of self-publishing children’s books: ISBNs. She explains what ISBNs actually are, when you do and don’t need them, the differences between Amazon KDP’s free ISBNs and purchasing your own, and how your publishing goals affect which option is best for you. She also shares the pros and cons of platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, how ISBNs work for different versions of your book, and what she personally chose to do for her own publishing business.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, this episode provides clear, actionable steps you can begin implementing right away!

What You’ll Learn

• What an ISBN actually is and why it matters for self-publishing children’s books
• When you do and don’t need an ISBN for Amazon KDP or IngramSpark
• The difference between using free ISBNs vs. buying your own
• The pros and cons of Amazon KDP’s free ISBN system
• How ISBNs affect wholesale distribution, bookstores, and expanded distribution
• How to decide which ISBN route makes the most sense for your goals and budget

Watch the Original YouTube Video

If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:
https://youtu.be/jAZ5sk2ksJ4?si=8HYIvK0Za0TJOM5v

Work With Me + Resources

Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me:
[60 Minute Zoom Call]
[40 Minute Zoom Call]
Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business:

Author Growth Roadmap
Get Free Traffic + Book Sales:
Free Traffic Formula Mini Course

Free Resources for Children's Book Authors

Children's Book Marketing Guide
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates

Connect

If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author!

Episode Summary

In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh breaks down why traditional children’s book marketing, especially relying on ads, is broken for most self-published children's book authors and what actually works instead. She shares how to build a sustainable author platform using organic marketing strategies such as social media, email marketing, free resources, and content creation to drive long-term growth and consistent book sales.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, this episode provides clear, actionable steps you can begin implementing right away!

What You’ll Learn

• How to market your children’s book effectively using simple, organic strategies instead of relying on ads
• Why ads often don’t work for self-published children’s book authors (and what to do instead)
• How to build an author platform that makes selling future books easier
• Social media strategies to grow your audience and stay consistent with your content
• How to use free resources (like printables) as lead magnets to grow your email list
• How to create an ecosystem that turns traffic into subscribers and book buyers
• Simple ways to drive consistent traffic to your books through blogs, YouTube, and organic content

Watch the Original YouTube Video

If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:
https://youtu.be/LXhMtjriljg?si=VHdMFmClrH6I7FBm

Work With Me + Resources

Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me:
[60 Minute Zoom Call]
[40 Minute Zoom Call]
Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business:

Author Growth Roadmap
Get Free Traffic + Book Sales:
Free Traffic Formula Mini Course

Free Resources for Children's Book Authors

Children's Book Marketing Guide
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates

Connect

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