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📍 Author Growth Roadmap Update (4/29)
Hey Author Growth Roadmap members! I just added a new module to the Email Marketing section 👇 "Create a Newsletter Sign-Up Form (No Website Needed)" This video walks you through how to set up a basic newsletter signup form in MailerLite so you can actually start collecting emails (even if you don’t have a lead magnet yet). You’ll be able to: • Create your form • Connect it to your email list • Link it in your bio or Linktree • Automatically send your welcome email • Grow your email list with the sign-up form This is the step that turns everything you’ve set up into something that actually works. If you’re inside, go get this set up! If you’re not a member yet and want instant access to all of the modules in Author Growth Roadmap: 👉 https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/plans
📍 Author Growth Roadmap Update (4/29)
4 Lessons I've Learned After 4 Years of Self Publishing
Today marks my 4-year anniversary of being a self-published Children's Book Author. I had so many high hopes for where this journey would take me, but I would never have guessed it would become my full-time job so quickly! In this new video, I share the top 4 things I have learned over the past 4 years (you probably won't guess what I'm gonna say). I hope you enjoy it and it helps or inspires you on this crazy road that we call self-publishing children's books! Watch it Here 👇 https://youtu.be/KqdpkipwQC8?si=2VUBFOQANwGuMbsA
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@Karen Shea Thank you so much, Karen!
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@Sheila Ruiz Aw, you're welcome. I'm glad you could take away something helpful from the video ☺️
First Craft Show
Hi everyone! I’m getting ready for my first elementary school craft show and would love any advice! For those of you who’ve done school or community events before: - What worked best for your table setup? - Any tips on signage or pricing displays? - What kind of pitch or wording helped draw people in? - Anything you wish you knew before your first show? I really appreciate any insight. I’m super excited but also nervous. Thanks so much! 💛
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@Karrie Olech Yes, get the mock set up done, post it, and I'll give you some pointers! I think even just having Venmo will be enough if you don't want to get a card reader. I used to use a card reader, but now I use my phone and the Shopify POS app to take card payments (That will only work if you have a Shopify website).
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@Karrie Olech Very nice! Are you super set on the black tablecloth? If you are that's totally fine. But I think adding a custom table runner with your brand name and some color would be very helpful in drawing people in. Also, maybe add a free candy bowl or bowl full of free stickers. I use freebies to draw people in too, and it works!
Cover Design
I need some suggestions on how I can improve my book's cover. When viewing it on the computer it looked okay. I just got an author's copy and I am not happy. The text isn't popping. Any suggestions on how I can improve the cover? Thank you!
Cover Design
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Have you tried changing the color of the text to a slightly darker color yet?
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That's better. Could you try it with the original font?
[NEW Video] Free Advertising with Instagram!
A lot of children’s book authors think they need to run paid ads to get sales… Don't waste your hard-earned money! In this new YouTube video, I walk you through how you can use Instagram to advertise your book for free, get more visibility, and actually start getting eyes on your book without spending money on ads. This is the exact approach I’ve used to grow organically, and it’s something you can start doing right away! I really hope you like this video, and please leave a comment below for any new video suggestions!
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@Julia Washington You're so welcome!
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@Paulette Ng I hope you like it, Paulette!
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Hi, I’m Harleigh, an Award-Winning Children’s Book Author, Illustrator, and marketer who’s obsessed with helping authors succeed!

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