33: 7 Mistakes I'd NEVER Make Again Publishing Children's Books on Amazon KDP
Download MP3In this episode of Children's Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares seven mistakes she made while building her self-published children's book business and what she would do differently if she had to start all over again. After nearly five years of publishing children's books through Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and beyond, she's learned some valuable lessons about what actually works when it comes to publishing, marketing, and selling children's books.
From spending hundreds of dollars on Amazon ads that barely generated sales to trying to market her books on too many platforms at once, Harleigh breaks down the mistakes that cost her time, money, and frustration. She also shares practical advice on researching your book's topic, preparing for launch, building an email list, and creating a sustainable marketing strategy that can help you grow your children's book publishing business without burning yourself out.
What You’ll Learn
- The 7 biggest mistakes Harleigh made when she started self-publishing children's books
- The importance of having a book marketing strategy instead of relying entirely on Amazon
- How to start marketing your children's book before its official launch
- Why optimizing your Amazon listing should come before investing in advertising
Watch the Original YouTube Video
If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDQVbtuH8t4
LINKS & RESOURCES:
🚀 Get Publisher Rocket to Rank on Amazon: https://publisherrocket.cartknox.com/buy-rocket?aff=471
Free Ebook Launch Strategy for Amazon KDP Children’s Books: https://youtu.be/12PoN9nrWE8?si=Pfh8Hu_W-sUFgSjt
Create a Book Launch Team for Your Children’s Book Launch: https://youtu.be/t4_Mn0BYJmk?si=wsQOe_G_rYVhtgo7
Grow Your Email List to 100 Subscribers: https://youtu.be/tT_mRJruyg4?si=xpwSxMErag5PawjA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDQVbtuH8t4
LINKS & RESOURCES:
🚀 Get Publisher Rocket to Rank on Amazon: https://publisherrocket.cartknox.com/buy-rocket?aff=471
Free Ebook Launch Strategy for Amazon KDP Children’s Books: https://youtu.be/12PoN9nrWE8?si=Pfh8Hu_W-sUFgSjt
Create a Book Launch Team for Your Children’s Book Launch: https://youtu.be/t4_Mn0BYJmk?si=wsQOe_G_rYVhtgo7
Grow Your Email List to 100 Subscribers: https://youtu.be/tT_mRJruyg4?si=xpwSxMErag5PawjA
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
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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.
