( I put this into another conversation, but then realized i should just start a new thread.) I'm a little foggy on the order of possible steps to take, once my children's book is ready to publish? What am i missing, or is there a better order? These questions assume editing, illustrations, formatting and deciding on a price are all done! 1. Get ISBN (and UPC?) to include so I'm the owner, always 2. Publish on KDP 3. Set up business accounts for Instagram & Facebook for the book/s 4. Set up a Shopify store / website (it's both, right?) for selling books (direct to consumer, to bookstores, to schools, at book fairs, etc.) 5. Order books to have personal inventory (from where, exactly? Mixam? or where?) so that you can sell DTC (on Shopify and in person (see above) 6. Start promoting like crazy 7. Add in all the other stuff: Stickers, coloring pages, downloadables, etc. 8. Where does Ingram Spark fit into all this? Or does it? Wowza! Thanks for being a place I can ask all this! :)

Hi all! I’m so excited to be a part of this group. I recently released my debut picture book, Brave Buddy’s Big Mission on August 19th. I’m prepping for an upcoming storytime/book signing and an early childhood education conference where I’ll be selling my book. Do you have any recommendations on what to bring to these events other than book? I’ve researched and saw bookmarks, stickers, marketing materials, but would love to hear from you all and where you order any customized material! Thank you so much in advance!!

I’m so glad you’re here! 🎉 This community is all about helping children’s book authors grow their audience, sell more books, and build lasting success! Here’s what you can expect inside: - Actionable marketing tips designed for children’s book authors - Exclusive workshops and trainings (Go to the Classroom Tab up top) - A supportive space to connect with other authors on the same journey - Resources, Q&As, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow What’s next: Click the link to the Classroom and watch the START HERE module. 👉https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy-4969/classroom/efcf4c72?md=a1b8e76a536048a6833a73507a77ddc7 For now, say hi in the comments! 👇 Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what book (or books!) you’ve written.