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. 5d ago

    28: She Sold 200+ Children’s Books BEFORE Launch Day (Here’s How)

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh sits down with her VIP coaching client and debut children's book author Meeshy  Mac to break down the pre-launch strategy behind her first book, Pretend You're a Puppy. Before the book even officially launched, Meeshy shares how her Sponsor a Story campaign, pre-orders, Shopify website, launch team, and consistent social media strategy worked together to build momentum before launch. She also gets into her decision to manufacture a board book instead of using Amazon KDP, her experience going viral on social media, and what she's doing to keep that momentum going into launch day. What You’ll Learn How Meeshy generated 200+ sales before her first children's book officially launchedWhy Shopify is the primary sales platform for Pretend You're a PuppyHow she exceeded her goal of 100 sponsored books in the first week Why she's choosing NOT to run a major discount or free promotion during this launchWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/PzBucGT8yE0?si=WUZ87iRvvFTkdoEG Work With Me + Resources🌟 Become a VIP Member for the Same Price as a 60-Minute Coaching Call and Get Instant Access to Author Growth Roadmap: https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/plans 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 TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Links & Resources Mentioned:🚀 Become a VIP Coaching Client: https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/plans🐶 Check out Meeshy Mac & Pretend You’re a Puppy:Website: https://meeshymac.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authormeeshymac/📚 My Board Book Manufacturing Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxiVKW6bfkI&list=PLVasjHuqQLsZi6pLFbEaPkqnreak0XIG2🔗 Goodreads Author Profile Help: https://www.goodreads.com/author/program Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author!

  2. Sep 28

    27: Turn One Amazon KDP Children's Book Into Five Income Streams

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares how you can take ONE Amazon KDP children's book and turn it into five different income streams instead of relying solely on your Amazon royalties. From maximizing your book formats and selling directly to creating wholesale opportunities, merchandise, and eventually monetizing your expertise, there are more ways to make money from your book than you might realize.  Harleigh breaks down the income streams she has personally used to grow her children's book business and shares practical ways you can start small and build additional revenue around the book you've already created. What You’ll Learn  How to maximize the income potential of your Amazon KDP Children's Book listing How IngramSpark can expand your book formats and wholesale distribution How KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited can create another source of book royalties Why you don't need an entire children's book series to start building multiple streams of income Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/do1CQPvWDa8?si=oVIV7wVKEhgx9ku3 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 CourseCustom Children's Book Activity Books Learn more about having Harleigh create a custom, non-AI activity book based on your children's book: https://harleigh-manske.kit.com/232f96b89aLinks MentionedIngramSpark: Print-on-demand and wholesale distribution for authors: https://www.ingramspark.com/Faire: The wholesale platform Harleigh uses for her offset-printed books and merchandise: https://www.faire.com/Shopify: Harleigh uses Shopify for her author website, online orders, in-person sales, and Faire integration. https://shopify.pxf.io/c/5843335/1499948/13624In-Person Children's Book Selling Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKh7Ols2TsY&list=PLVasjHuqQLsa7R4UKqfZrFm00jeyYpgyKChildren's Book Wholesale Training / VideosWholesale with Print on Demand: https://youtu.be/HftJC7XFrko?si=zL0mM5HV3pPt3b9rWholesale with Inventory: https://youtu.be/fvlsCH3UMo0?si=B4KS8TCo6Tbaez-sChildren's Book Product Manufacturing Videos Videos on creating products like plushies, stickers, enamel pins, and other merchandise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxiVKW6bfkI&list=PLVasjHuqQLsZi6pLFbEaPkqnreak0XIG2 Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook Launch Team Checklist + Email TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author!

  3. Sep 21

    26: How Much Money Can You ACTUALLY Make as a Children's Book Author?

    In 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 strategyWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/AnvxmWIaGBE?si=hWlKbVTMx4IhghpaLinks 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 How I Created Custom Plushies for My Children's Book Brandhttps://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: 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 TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author!

  4. Sep 14

    25: How an Award-Winning Author Built Her Successful Children’s Book Business

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she turned a childhood creative passion into a successful children's book business. In this special interview episode, she talks about where Doppy came from, how becoming a mom inspired her to revisit her dream of becoming a children's book author and illustrator, and what it took to turn that dream into a full-time career.  Harleigh also gets into the parts of self-publishing that go far beyond writing and illustrating, from learning digital illustration and refining her books through multiple drafts to marketing, selling at in-person events, running a publishing business, and learning the business side of being an independent author. She also shares one of the biggest marketing lessons she wishes she'd known before publishing her first book: start talking about and marketing your book before you hit publish.  This episode is an inside look at what building a children's book business actually looks like, including the learning curves, fears, imposter syndrome, and years of small steps behind the finished books you eventually see.  Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy_E72s7cZU 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 TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving it a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author.

  5. Sep 7

    24: Successfully Market Amazon KDP Children’s Books as an Introvert

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares five ways to successfully market your Amazon KDP children's book as an introvert, without constantly showing your face, posting on social media every day, making phone calls, or putting yourself into situations that feel completely outside of your comfort zone.  From optimizing your Amazon listing so your book can be discovered organically to building a website and email list that you actually own, Harleigh breaks down marketing strategies that can continue working behind the scenes. She also shares how reaching out to children's book influencers, read-aloud YouTube channels, bookstores, libraries, schools, and other local organizations can get your book in front of new audiences, even if you'd much rather send an email than pitch yourself in person.    You don't have to become an extrovert to successfully market your children's book. You can do these strategies from home and use them to consistently get your books in front of more potential readers. What You’ll Learn  5 children's book marketing strategies that are perfect for introverts Why every self-published children's book author should have their own website How to pitch bookstores, libraries, schools, gift shops, and other organizations entirely through email How to market your books through email without showing your faceWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/Fe1jqwKU6uQ?si=bPT0x5l4ZAyf2DY6 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 Links Mentioned: Publisher Rocket (Find the Best Amazon KDP Keywords + Categories)How to Find the Best Amazon KDP Categories + Keywords (Video)How to Create a FREE Author Website Using Canva (Video Playlist)How to Build an Email List as a Children's Book Author (Video)Do You Need an ISBN for Your Children's Book? (Video) Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing GuideInstagram Content PlannerBook Launch Team Checklist + Email TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author.

  6. Aug 31

    23: $300 in Children's Book Sales in 3 Hours (Here's How I Did It)

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares how she made $300 in children's book sales in just three hours at a local farmers market, without running ads, hard-selling, or needing a massive crowd. She breaks down what made this particular event so successful and why in-person selling has become such an important part of her children's book business.  Harleigh walks through the three things she believes made the biggest difference: creating a simple, branded table setup that doesn't overwhelm shoppers, developing a natural sales pitch that tells the story behind your books, and using small freebies like character stickers to start conversations with families. She also explains why choosing the right event matters just as much as what you do once you're there.   More than anything, this episode shows why getting your books in front of people in real life can create opportunities that go far beyond a single sale, from connecting directly with readers to school visits, wholesale opportunities, and other local connections that can help grow your author business. What You’ll Learn Why sharing your personal author story can help customers connect with your booksHow in-person events can lead to school visits, wholesale accounts, networking, and other opportunities Why connecting with readers face-to-face can be valuable even beyond the sales you make that dayHow to create an elevator pitch that feels genuine instead of salesy Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilSw069NCtg&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 TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author.

  7. Aug 24

    22: Use this Free eBook Strategy to Rank Children’s Books on Amazon KDP

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares one of her favorite Amazon KDP launch strategies: giving away the eBook version of your children's book for FREE. It might sound counterproductive when your goal is to sell more books, but a strategically planned free eBook promotion can help you generate hundreds of downloads, increase your Amazon visibility, gain reviews, generate Kindle Unlimited page reads, and introduce new readers to the rest of your books. Harleigh breaks down exactly how she uses KDP Select free eBook promotions during launches and relaunches, how she drives traffic to those promotions, and how you can turn a free download into something much bigger for your children's book publishing business. What You’ll Learn  How free downloads can help your children's book gain visibility on Amazon How to drive traffic to your free children's eBook without relying on paid ads Why you should give away your children's eBooks for free during launch week How to set up a free eBook promotion through Amazon KDP SelectIf you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/sIMhlont5lE?si=bTilnexr9a1ZJoQ1 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 TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author.

  8. Aug 17

    21: The BEST 2026 Amazon KDP Children’s Book Marketing GROWTH Strategy

    In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh shares the exact step-by-step strategy she would use to rebuild her children's book author platform from zero in 2026. If she lost her entire audience tomorrow—including her social media followers, email list, and online communities—this is the marketing system she would use to start over without relying on paid ads or trying to post everywhere at once. Harleigh breaks down how to pair one nurture platform with one growth platform, build an email list you actually own, create a sustainable content schedule, consistently drive traffic to your Amazon books, and turn these individual strategies into a repeatable weekly marketing system. The goal isn't to do more marketing. It's to create a system you can realistically stick with long enough to see results! What You’ll Learn  How to market your children’s book effectively  Strategies to grow your audience and email list  How to choose the right social media platforms based on your strengths A realistic posting schedule for busy children's book authorsWatch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:https://youtu.be/mwKSJ0FhW4U?si=W-0KFNlz0JWFZiqS How to Create an Amazon Affiliate Link for Your Children's BookLearn how to create and use affiliate links when promoting your books on Amazon.https://youtu.be/P4KWuEnY9FI?si=yiRGFVEwvz65jmNb 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 TemplatesFree Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP CourseFree Children's Book Formatting Course Connect If you found this episode helpful, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another children’s book author!

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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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  • Creator
    Harleigh Manske | Children’s Book Marketing & Self-Publishing Coach
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
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    © 2026 Harleigh Manske. Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
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    Children's Book Marketing Made Easy

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