30: What to Do If Your Amazon KDP Children's Book Isn't Selling

In this episode of Children's Book Marketing Made Easy, Harleigh breaks down what to do if you've published a children's book on Amazon KDP but aren't getting the sales you hoped for. One of the biggest mistakes new children's book authors make is assuming Amazon will automatically market their books for them. Harleigh explains why struggling with book sales is often a visibility problem and how consistently getting your book in front of potential readers can help you start generating sales without relying on paid advertising.

Drawing from her own experience growing her children's book publishing business, Harleigh shares the simple weekly marketing routine she used when she was first starting out. From posting on social media and sending email newsletters to pitching local bookstores and attending in-person events, she walks through four sustainable marketing strategies that helped her increase her book's visibility, generate sales, and eventually turn children's book publishing into her full-time career.

What You’ll Learn

• Why your Amazon KDP children's book might not be generating sales
• Why publishing your children's book on Amazon doesn't automatically mean people will discover it
• How to promote your children's book without showing your face or creating complicated video 
• Why consistently talking about your children's book is essential for generating sales

Watch the Original YouTube Video

If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here:
https://youtu.be/-aN7c5QlOnw?si=8yj6i7ZkhCP68PDI

Videos + Links Mentioned
- How to Market a Children’s Book on Instagram: https://youtu.be/jTvi2LIBLCw?si=WhgunaNQjXcmk52J
- Get Your Amazon KDP Children’s Books Ready for Wholesale (And Sell More Books): https://youtu.be/HftJC7XFrko?si=Cxaa6Kw4PzP-AXdy
- How to Get Your First 100 Email Subscribers as a Children’s Book Author: https://youtu.be/tT_mRJruyg4?si=PCL00rLtTWTtdIzB

Work With Me + Resources

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Free Resources for Children's Book Authors

Children's Book Marketing Guide
Instagram Content Planner
Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates
Free Publish a Children's Book on Amazon KDP Course
Free Children's Book Formatting Course

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