Listen "How to Market Your Children's Book Ep. 15 w Micaela S Benn"
Episode Synopsis
On This episode we talk about how to market your children’s book. Don’t have a book? We also talk about how to get started. If you are a mom or mompreneur that has a book idea or put your book to the side because you didn’t know what to do. This episode is for you. We talked illustrators, production, distribution, marketing, and so much more. Today's guest started right where you are when she sparked an idea in the shower and then acted on it and wrote a series of children's book called Little Mr. Fixit that focuses on the importance of being inclusive in the household, the relationship dynamics in the household and then building confidence and positive self esteem in your children. She is a branding and content marketing strategist for independent children's books, authors, helping them to make meaningful difference through the marketing, production and distribution of their books. Join as me and Micaela S. Benn talk Children’s book marketing and so much more. #childrensbookmarketing #childrensbookdistribution #childrensbookauthor00:00 How to Market Your Children’s Book01:23 Sponsor: Melanated Self-Love Series02:04 Welcome to Unapologetically MommyHood04:28 Why Children’s Book Marketing?07:18 I got out the shower and I had an idea09:30 The process started with a lot of questions and research12:08 The illustrator style and vibe are important19:26 What is considered the age for children’s books23:05 Board Books24:55 Children’s Book Types28:18 A good children’s book length32:18 5 Favorite Short Books for Bedtime33:28 Sponsor: Thrive After Nine34:10 What’s a good bedtime story length36:13 What you should consider when deciding your children’s book length38:34 Add something complimentary43:12 What’s the first step in producing your children’s book46:53 Don’t do it in secret48:05 Types of Editing and Editors50:49 Work for hire vs. collaboration55:31 More considerations when choosing an illustrator1:00:56 Marketing your book Basics1:05:28 Do you want to make money as a children’s book author or is it a hobby1:08:08 3 Creative Ways to Market Your Children’s Book1:14:19 Tool of the Day Kiwi Crates1:15:46 Micaela’s Tip of the DayCheck out the Melanated Self-Love Series www.melanatedloveseries.comwww.unapologeticallymommyhood.com Follow Micaela S. Benn on IG http://www.instagram.com/micaelasbennCatch her Podcast Children’s Book Marketing https://open.spotify.com/show/4bDu4lgGpeQ6p5zCJr4D2NCheck out Kiwi Co (This is a referral link) www.unapologeticallymommyhood.com/kiwico Mommy’s if you are looking for support to relieve overwhelm as you run your home and business join as a Founding Member ofThe Thrive After Nine Tribehttp://www.thriveafternine.com& Follow Cameasha on IG http://www.instagram.com/cameasharmFanbase: https://fanbase.app/cameashaOn Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/@cameashaMommy Support and Results CoachSupport this Content: https://paypal.me/cameasharm**CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE!**https://www.cameasha.comThanks for the support!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unapologetically-mommyhood/exclusive-content
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