# 19: 3 Low-Cost Tools to Grow Your Children's Book Publishing Business

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Podcast: [Children's Book Marketing Made Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053)
Published: 2026-08-03T16:08:52+00:00
Episode link: https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/19-3-low-cost-tools-to-grow-your-childrens-book-publishing-business
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## Resource

In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy , Harleigh shares the three low-cost tools she personally uses to publish, market, and grow her children's book publishing business without wasting money on unnecessary software. Many self-published children's book authors feel pressured to purchase dozens of expensive subscriptions, but the truth is, you only need a few reliable tools to build a successful publishing business. In this episode, Harleigh explains why Canva, Publisher Rocket, and MailerLite have become essential parts of her workflow, how each tool helps at different stages of the publishing process, and why they're worth the investment. If you're looking to simplify your publishing toolkit while saving time and money, this episode will help you choose the tools that actually move the needle! What You’ll Learn Which software subscriptions are worth paying for—and which ones you can skip How to save money while building a professional children's book publishing business The tool to help you find better keywords and categories to improve your Amazon visibility and book rankings Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/T84ld7l2ngY?si=PmmJBaiC-JrHFYiR Links Mentioned Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Publisher Rocket: https://publisherrocket.cartknox.com/buy-rocket?aff=471 MailerLite: https://www.mailerlite.com/?linkId=lp_170762&sourceId=i6zzdno3xb3d&tenantId=mailerlite How to Format a Children's Book in Canva (YouTube): https://youtu.be/PFQnBIednTs?si=d8ZCaR05x8C2aGXa How to Create a Free Author Website in Canva (Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT71nkqG4uo&list=PLVasjHuqQLsaXCSqtNBZXFQZxxoOc_vXM&index=2 Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching…

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