9: 4 Steps to Take After Writing Your Children’s Book Manuscript
Download MP3In 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!
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:
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Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business:
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Free Resources for Children's Book Authors
Children's Book Marketing Guide
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates
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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.
