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 books
• Why you don't need to go viral or run ads to generate book sales
• How to leverage community relationships to generate repeat sales
• Why consistency matters more than chasing quick wins

Watch 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:
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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

Connect

If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author.

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 easier
• Why relying entirely on social media can be risky for authors
• How to create a more sustainable system for growing your audience
• How to build something that continues working for you even when you're not actively marketing

Watch 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 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

Connect

If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author.

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 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

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

Connect

If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast and sharing it with another children’s book author!