( 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, I desperately need to get reviews for my newly self published childrens book series. Please share what you think is the best site to get ARC readers? In addition, share real life experiences and results from use of these websites.

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.

I would love to see some of the creations you all have published! I've been working all summer and finally published my first work in my Once Upon a Hollow Series, called Stitch in Mischief! I also published a coloring book to go with that story. This journey has been so much fun! Can we share some of our books on here and see what we've all been up to?