{"podcast":{"title":"Children's Book Marketing Made Easy","slug":"children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053","podcast_index_feed_id":7810053,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/childrens-book-marketing-made-easy","website_url":"https://www.authorharleighrose.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WJMNADTob3MMWhlRpWb7-iTGzQWfTRJv5Y44R0wiwns/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NjAz/YTY0ZjVlMGFmOWEw/YWFmODE2NmMwMDMx/NDI2Yy5wbmc.jpg","author":"Harleigh Manske","episode_count":24,"summary":"The Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy Podcast helps self-published children’s book authors grow their audience, increase book sales, and build a profitable publishing business using simple, organic strategies. Hosted by full-time award-winning Author and Illustrator Harleigh Manske, each episode shares actionable tips for Amazon KDP, email list growth, and consistent traffic—adapted from high-value YouTube content for learning on the go.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T02:20:56.404470+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053"},"episode":{"title":"5: 4 Things I’ve Learned After 4 Years of Self-Publishing Children’s Books","slug":"5-4-things-i-ve-learned-after-4-years-of-self-publishing-children-s-books","published_at":"2026-04-27T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053/5-4-things-i-ve-learned-after-4-years-of-self-publishing-children-s-books","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053","url":"https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/5-4-things-i-ve-learned-after-4-years-of-self-publishing-children-s-books","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/5aeef78a/ed3a5884.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy , you’ll learn the four biggest lessons Harleigh has learned after four years of self-publishing children’s books and turning this into a full-time business. She shares the real, behind-the-scenes truths that most people don’t talk about, from why long-term organic marketing matters more than quick wins, to how to handle disappointment, stay consistent, and keep showing up even when it feels like nothing is working. This episode is a mix of strategy and mindset shifts that will help you build a sustainable children’s book business over time. Whether you're just getting started or already on your journey, this episode will help you refocus, stay motivated, and keep moving forward. What You’ll Learn: Why focusing on long-term, organic marketing (instead of ads) can help you build a sustainable children’s book business How free resources like printables and email lists can drive long-term traffic and growth The reality of disappointment in self-publishing and how to keep going anyway Why consistency matters more than “going viral” when growing your audience How repetition in your content actually strengthens your marketing (even if you feel like a broken record) Why you’re not too late to publish your book, start your platform, or grow your audience Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqdpkipwQC8&t=163s 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 f…","meta_description":"In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy , you’ll learn the four biggest lessons Harleigh has learned after four years of self-publishing ch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1428,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053/episodes/5-4-things-i-ve-learned-after-4-years-of-self-publishing-children-s-books/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/children-s-book-marketing-made-easy-7810053/5-4-things-i-ve-learned-after-4-years-of-self-publishing-children-s-books.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}