7: Children’s Book Marketing is Broken (Here’s What ACTUALLY Works)

12: Scams Every Children’s Book Author Needs to Watch Out For

In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares some of the most common scams targeting self-published children's book authors today. Self-publishing has created incredible opportunities for children's book authors, but unfortunately, it has also created plenty of opportunities for scammers! Drawing from her own experiences and conversations with coaching clients, she explains the red flags to watch for so you can protect your time, money, and publishing business.  What You’ll Learn * Warning signs that an illustrator may not be legitimate * How to identify fake reviewer and influencer accounts * Practical ways to protect yourself and your publishing business from scams Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/BpqwhZqUTns?si=btnCraNWY27mwtCj [https://youtu.be/BpqwhZqUTns?si=btnCraNWY27mwtCj] Videos/ Resources Mentioned: How to Spot Illustrators Using AI: https://youtu.be/MjPXdgvVmew?si=wZsjKmPqTTYHbup_ [https://youtu.be/MjPXdgvVmew?si=wZsjKmPqTTYHbup_] Free Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP Course: https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/classroom/7b128725?md=4e7d49151fe24c8c97785bf787297460 [https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/classroom/7b128725?md=4e7d49151fe24c8c97785bf787297460] Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap [https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/about] Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course [https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00j0dM5nherqda71ZS03] Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide [https://harleigh-manske.ck.page/8f6e045fcc] Instagram Content Planner [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/738f0c7892] Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/43a80c9130] Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author.

11: How to Realistically Make $500 a Month Selling Children's Books

In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh breaks down how self-published children's book authors can realistically make an extra $500 per month selling their books. Many children's book authors assume they need to go viral, build a massive social media following, or spend thousands on ads to generate meaningful income. In this episode, Harleigh shares several practical methods she has personally used to generate book sales, as well as a simple system to help you create consistent traffic and sales over time.  If you're looking for realistic ways to grow your children's book income without relying on luck or viral content, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn * How to realistically make an extra $500 per month selling children's books * Why you don't need to go viral or run ads to generate book sales * How to leverage community relationships to generate repeat sales * Why consistency matters more than chasing quick wins Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/tH5GpFxqJy8?si=eb0ZIWruk0xettIk [https://youtu.be/tH5GpFxqJy8?si=eb0ZIWruk0xettIk] Author Event Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/authorharleighrose/list/6GHDCGIX72XJ?ref_=aipsflist [https://www.amazon.com/shop/authorharleighrose/list/6GHDCGIX72XJ?ref_=aipsflist] Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap [https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/about] Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course [https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00j0dM5nherqda71ZS03] Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide [https://harleigh-manske.ck.page/8f6e045fcc] Instagram Content Planner [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/738f0c7892] Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/43a80c9130] Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author.

10: You NEED This if You Want to Sell More Amazon KDP Children's Books

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 shares the one asset she wishes she had started building much earlier in her publishing journey. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t require ads, and most authors overlook it for far too long. Yet it has the potential to create more consistent sales, stronger launches, and a direct connection with your audience that no social media platform can take away. 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 * The overlooked asset that can make marketing your children's books much easier * Why relying entirely on social media can be risky for authors * How to create a more sustainable system for growing your audience * How to build something that continues working for you even when you're not actively marketing Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/M7gY5ZWYVsI?si=ZTq2EYCvHigEvCVi [https://youtu.be/M7gY5ZWYVsI?si=ZTq2EYCvHigEvCVi] Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap [https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/about] Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course [https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00j0dM5nherqda71ZS03] Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide [https://harleigh-manske.ck.page/8f6e045fcc] Instagram Content Planner [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/738f0c7892] Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/43a80c9130] Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author.

9: 4 Steps to Take After Writing Your Children’s Book Manuscript

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 [https://youtu.be/BqQxBmxqfbw?si=QUYku4bhVgDb-Bv5] Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap [https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/about] Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course [https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00j0dM5nherqda71ZS03] Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide [https://harleigh-manske.ck.page/8f6e045fcc] Instagram Content Planner [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/738f0c7892] Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/43a80c9130] Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author!

8: Do You Need ISBNs to Publish a Children's Book?

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 [https://youtu.be/jAZ5sk2ksJ4?si=8HYIvK0Za0TJOM5v] Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] [https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap [https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/about] Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course [https://buy.stripe.com/6oU00j0dM5nherqda71ZS03] Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide [https://harleigh-manske.ck.page/8f6e045fcc] Instagram Content Planner [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/738f0c7892] Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates [https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/43a80c9130] Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author!