# 17: How to Build Launch Momentum for Your Amazon KDP Children's Book

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Podcast: [Children's Book Marketing Made Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053)
Published: 2026-07-20T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/17-how-to-build-launch-momentum-for-your-amazon-kdp-childrens-book
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Duration seconds: 860

## Resource

In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy , Harleigh shares how to build excitement and momentum before your children's book is published so you can launch with more visibility, reviews, and sales from day one! One of the biggest mistakes new children's book authors make is waiting until their book is live to start marketing it. In this episode, Harleigh walks through the exact pre-launch strategy she teaches her coaching clients, including choosing the right social media platform, creating consistent content, growing a book launch team, and building an engaged community before your book ever goes live. If you want your next book launch to feel organized instead of overwhelming, this episode will help you create a simple marketing plan you can start implementing today. What You’ll Learn Why you should start marketing your children's book before it's published How to choose the best social media platform for your book launch Simple content ideas to build excitement before launch day Why building a book launch team can help increase early sales and reviews Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/Y1GVHuwo7rE?si=dvvZL-YMn8BZZTiz Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide Instagram Content Planner Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with a…

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