Children's Book Marketing Made Easy

Harleigh Manske | Children’s Book Marketing & Self-Publishing Coach
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The Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy Podcast helps self-published children’s book authors grow their audience, increase book sales, and build a profitable publishing business using simple, organic strategies. Hosted by full-time award-winning Author and Illustrator Harleigh Manske, each episode shares actionable tips for Amazon KDP, email list growth, and consistent traffic—adapted from high-value YouTube content for learning on the go.

  1. 3d ago

    14: Create a Children's Book BRAND to Sell More Books

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares why building a children's book brand can be one of the most powerful ways to increase book sales, grow a loyal audience, and create a long-term publishing business. Many self-published authors focus on publishing one book at a time, but the most successful children's book creators often build something bigger than a single title. In this episode, Harleigh explains how recurring characters, consistent themes, recognizable artwork, and serving the same audience can help readers connect with your books and keep coming back for more. She also shares examples from her own Doppy brand and other successful children's book series to show how a strong brand can make marketing and selling future books much easier.  What You’ll Learn  Why building a children's book brand can help you sell more books  The difference between publishing individual books and creating a recognizable brand Why consistent themes and messaging help strengthen your children's book author brand How serving the same target audience can help your business grow faster Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0liRK8XA4U&t=1s 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 RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author!

    9 min

  2. Jun 22

    13: Get Your Amazon KDP Children’s Books Ready for Wholesale

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh breaks down how to get your Amazon KDP children's books ready for wholesale and into bookstores, gift shops, boutiques, and other retail locations. Many self-published children's book authors assume wholesale is only for traditionally published authors or that they need a distributor to get their books into stores. In this episode, Harleigh shares two different wholesale paths you can take depending on your publishing goals: a print-on-demand approach using IngramSpark and an inventory-based approach using Shopify and Faire. She walks through the pros and cons of each method so you can decide which option is the best fit for your children's book business. What You’ll Learn The two different paths to getting your children's books wholesale-ready The pros and cons of print-on-demand wholesale versus carrying inventory Why Shopify can be a valuable tool for children's book authors How to prepare your business for wholesale opportunitiesWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:Amazon KDP to Bookstores: https://youtu.be/HftJC7XFrko?si=GAsUQbyQM5cQIXBKOffset Printed Children's Books to Stores: https://youtu.be/fvlsCH3UMo0?si=avlPpM8a-N1Pee8Y 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 RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author!

    14 min

  3. Jun 15

    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 legitimateHow to identify fake reviewer and influencer accountsPractical ways to protect yourself and your publishing business from scamsWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/BpqwhZqUTns?si=btnCraNWY27mwtCj Videos/ Resources Mentioned:How to Spot Illustrators Using AI: https://youtu.be/MjPXdgvVmew?si=wZsjKmPqTTYHbup_ Free Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP Course: 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][40 Minute Zoom Call]Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook 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.

    17 min

  4. Jun 8

    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 booksWhy you don't need to go viral or run ads to generate book salesHow to leverage community relationships to generate repeat salesWhy consistency matters more than chasing quick winsWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/tH5GpFxqJy8?si=eb0ZIWruk0xettIk Author Event Supplies: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][40 Minute Zoom Call]Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook 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.

    17 min

  5. Jun 1

    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 easierWhy relying entirely on social media can be risky for authorsHow to create a more sustainable system for growing your audienceHow to build something that continues working for you even when you're not actively marketingWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/M7gY5ZWYVsI?si=ZTq2EYCvHigEvCVi 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 RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook 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.

    9 min

  6. May 26

    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 optionsWatch 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 RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook 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!

    10 min

  7. May 18

    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 budgetWatch 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 RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook 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!

    13 min

  8. May 11

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

    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 contentWatch 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 RoadmapGet Free Traffic + Book Sales:Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and leaving a review. Thank you!

    15 min
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The Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy Podcast helps self-published children’s book authors grow their audience, increase book sales, and build a profitable publishing business using simple, organic strategies. Hosted by full-time award-winning Author and Illustrator Harleigh Manske, each episode shares actionable tips for Amazon KDP, email list growth, and consistent traffic—adapted from high-value YouTube content for learning on the go.

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    Harleigh Manske | Children’s Book Marketing & Self-Publishing Coach
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