26: How Much Money Can You ACTUALLY Make as a Children's Book Author?
Download MP3In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh answers one of the questions she gets asked all the time: How much money can you actually make as a self-published children's book author? She breaks down realistic numbers from her own business and explains why relying on Amazon KDP royalties alone can limit your earning potential.
Harleigh shares how she increases her income through direct book sales, in-person events, wholesale, and children's book merchandise—and why treating your books like an actual publishing business can create more opportunities for long-term, recurring revenue.
What You’ll Learn
- How much money you can realistically make as a self-published children's book author
- Different ways to sell children's books beyond Amazon KDP
- Why selling books directly can dramatically increase your profit per copy
- Why building meaningful income from children's books takes time, consistency, and a long-term strategy
Watch the Original YouTube Video
If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:
https://youtu.be/AnvxmWIaGBE?si=hWlKbVTMx4Ihghpa
Links Mentioned:
https://youtu.be/AnvxmWIaGBE?si=hWlKbVTMx4Ihghpa
Links Mentioned:
How I Made $300 Selling Children's Books in 3 Hours
See the in-person sales strategy Harleigh references in this episode.
https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/23-300-in-childrens-book-sales-in-3-hours-heres-how-i-did-it
See the in-person sales strategy Harleigh references in this episode.
https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/23-300-in-childrens-book-sales-in-3-hours-heres-how-i-did-it
How I Created Custom Plushies for My Children's Book Brand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjfE0yQXs-A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjfE0yQXs-A
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:
[60 Minute Zoom Call]
[40 Minute Zoom Call]
Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business:
Free Resources for Children's Book Authors
Children's Book Marketing Guide
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates
Free Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP Course
Free Children's Book Formatting Course
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates
Free Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP Course
Free Children's Book Formatting Course
Connect
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Creators and Guests
Host
Harleigh Manske
Harleigh Manske is a full-time self-published Children’s Book Author and Illustrator who helps other authors grow their audience, increase book sales, and build a profitable publishing business using simple, organic marketing strategies. Through her podcast, YouTube channel, and resources, she teaches practical systems for Amazon KDP, email list growth, and long-term business success.
