So, you’ve written a children’s book. That’s great!<\/span><\/p>\n But the hard part isn’t over, it’s only getting started. You may have written the greatest piece of children’s literature ever. But that won’t matter if nobody reads it.<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to selling children’s books, you need to consider who you’re selling to. It’s not only the kids you have to appeal to, but also their parents. They’re the ones who’ll be buying your book.<\/span><\/p>\n Read on for ten effective ways of marketing children’s books to get your book flying off the shelves.<\/span><\/p>\n You may never have marketed anything before in your life, and starting it can be daunting.<\/span><\/p>\n Your book is your passion project: you want as many people to read and enjoy it as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are 10 steps you can take to make that happen:<\/span><\/p>\n When you start getting the word out about your book, keep it local.<\/span><\/p>\n Get in touch with local bookstores, whether they’re independent or big-name chains. See if <\/span> such as a live reading or book signing.<\/span><\/p>\n Many parents will take their kids into local bookstores and here you’ll be able to appeal to them.<\/span><\/p>\n Live readings are a great way to draw a local audience and give parents and children a taste of your book.<\/span><\/p>\n Local craft fairs and festivals are great places to appeal to people of all ages. Kids and parents can find your book as well as grandparents who may buy it as a gift.<\/span><\/p>\n The key to any great marketing starts with the way you market yourself. Market your book as if you were <\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n As an author, you are an extension of your book, so market yourself as such. Your name is your brand. Authors such as J.K Rowling or C.S Lewis are famous for their books around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n Craft a high-quality author profile. It only needs to be a paragraph or two long, but enough to tell your reader a little about you. It allows your reader to feel like they know and trust you.<\/span><\/p>\n People will find your author profile in a range of different places, not only the book. It’ll appear on <\/span>your book’s Amazon page<\/span><\/a>. It’ll appear inside the book and your online author presence.<\/span><\/p>\n Schools are the ideal place to market your book. It’s a place that encourages kids to read more, and you can reach your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n Reach out to local schools and see if you can give a presentation to get the kids interested. Leave free copies with the school to get the ball rolling. Leave order forms in case they want to order it for the school library.<\/span><\/p>\n Kids will be more likely to want to read your book if you make your presentation compelling and give them a taster.<\/span><\/p>\n Social media is <\/span>an amazing marketing tool<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n10 Powerful Ways for Marketing Children’s Books<\/b><\/h2>\n
1. Start Local<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. Create a Personal Brand<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Reach Out to Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. Use Social Media<\/b><\/h2>\n