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🥳 Welcome to Kidlit Author Growth Academy! Start Here 👇
I’m so glad you’re here! Hi, I'm Harleigh! I'm an award-winning Children's Book Author that has turned self-publishing into my full-time job. I created this community to help you get there, too! 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 Children's Book Authors on the same journey - Resources, Q&As, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow What’s next: - Watch the Exclusive Trainings in the Classroom - Download the Free Children's Book Marketing Guide - Download the Free Instagram Content Planner - Download the Free Book Launch Team Checklist + Templates - Watch the Free Self-Publish a Children's Book on Amazon Course For now, say hi in the comments! 👇 Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what book (or books!) you’ve written. 👇 Watch this video to get a walk-through of this community and how to get the most use out of it! Welcome to the group!
🥳 Welcome to Kidlit Author Growth Academy! Start Here 👇
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🎉 Author Growth Roadmap is Officially Open!
I’m genuinely so excited to share this with you! This is my signature membership program for self-published children’s book authors who want more than just “get your book published on Amazon and hope for the best.” If you truly want to build a real, sustainable children’s book business, this is for you. This is the exact roadmap I walk my private coaching clients through. Same structure. Same sequencing. The only difference is that now you can go through it step by step, at your own pace. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never published before. It doesn’t matter if you’ve already launched one or even 20 books. If you’re brand new, I’ll walk you through publishing, optimizing, and launching the right way from the beginning. If you’ve already published, this will help you position smarter, optimize better, and relaunch with an actual strategy so your next release performs stronger than your last. 📌 Here’s what's in Author Growth Roadmap First, you move through a clear 60-day roadmap to publish, optimize, and launch your children’s book the right way. No guessing. No piecing together advice from my many YouTube videos. Just a clean, structured, and sustainable plan. And we don’t stop at launch! You’ll learn how to: • Build consistent book sales • Create organic traffic systems • Diversify into wholesale and in-person opportunities • Grow your email list and website into real business assets • Scale into the children’s book brand you’ve been dreaming about Join Author Growth Roadmap at the Founding Member rate (this rate goes away Wednesday, March 4th): https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy/plans 👇Watch the video below to get a peek inside Author Growth Academy:
🎉 Author Growth Roadmap is Officially Open!
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1:1 Coaching FAQ’s
I’ve been getting a lot of DMs and emails lately asking, “What exactly do you help authors with in your 1:1 calls?”- so I figured I’d make this post and pin it here! My 1:1 Strategy Calls are for children’s book authors who are ready to stop guessing and finally get a plan that actually works for their business. Here’s what I can help you with: - Book Marketing & Visibility – how to get your books seen and sold (organically and strategically) - Self-Publishing Guidance – step-by-step help from publishing to launch - Sales Beyond Amazon – how to sell wholesale, pitch to retailers, and make more from local events - Social Media & Content Strategy – what to post, how to promote, and how to attract loyal readers - Email, Funnels & Branding – growing your list, refining your message, and building a brand that sells If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not sure what to focus on next, this is where I come in. I’ll help you find clarity, direction, and a realistic plan that fits your goals and schedule. Book a Full 1:1 Strategy Call (60 minutes) 👉 https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call Book a Mini Coaching Session (30 minutes) 👉 calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone Read Testimonials from Fellow Kidlit Author Growth Academy Members 👉 https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy?c=a1c772cc92ef492e8fe48d603ac04d01&s=newest-cm&fl= Leave a comment down below if you have any questions!
Quick question for anyone self-publishing here 👀
Has anyone opted to buy their own ISBNs instead of using the free ones provided by Amazon KDP? I’m trying to understand the real pros and cons from people’s actual experience — especially around: • ownership/control of the book metadata • distribution flexibility outside Amazon • whether it’s worth the upfront cost for indie authors Would really appreciate hearing what you did and why you chose that route (or didn’t).
Quick question for anyone self-publishing here 👀
Printing Decisions
Hey friends! First time author here. My interactive play book is currently being illustrated and will debut this year! I'm building a following now and feel very confident in my ability to sell my books, but the roadblock I keep hitting is offset vs print on demand. The whooole world seems to be telling me that POD is the way to go, but the options are limited and the profit margins are super low. Here are my considerations and my questions: - My book is really for toddlers, so a board book is ideal. I could do a hardback through IngramSpark. I do NOT want a paperback product. - I got a quote from Harleigh's recommended board book printer for $2 per book with a 12-14 week turnaround, which is a GREAT profit that I think may be worth the wait while I continue to build a following. This is in comparison with a $10 POD hardback through IngramSpark. - Do Amazon sales work the same (algorithm, categories, etc) if I sell books through a Seller account rather than a KDP account and manage my own inventory? This will affect my marketing and advertising strategy. - Will not using IngramSpark negatively impact my ability to sell wholesale to bookstores and libraries? I can do the legwork but I'm not sure if there's a hard line that will make these institutions unwilling to make a purchase through Shopify or through me directly. Anything you can provide in the way of personal stories or Growth Academy resources or outside resources would be VERRRYYYY appreciated!
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