33: 7 Mistakes I'd NEVER Make Again Publishing Children's Books on Amazon KDP

In 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 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 Roadmap Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course 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 Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s book author!