Kidlit Launch School | Marketing for Children's Book Writers

Your book comes out once. The marketing doesn't stop there.

Most authors plan for launch day and nothing after it. Then the book comes out, the posts stop, and sales flatten by week 3.

This course covers both halves. How to plan the launch, and what to keep doing once it's over.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN...

1. How to make a marketing plan you'll actually follow
2. What to do based on your own launch timeline
3. The things that matter most for a successful launch day
4. What to keep doing after your book comes out
5. How to connect with readers and help them find your book

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE...

1. Video instruction on planning your launch day
2. Video instruction on setting up your social media profiles
3. Video instruction on creating an author website
4. Video instruction on scheduling school visits
5. Launch team email scripts
6. Email scripts for requesting book reviews
7. 30 days of social media post ideas
8. 8 customizable social media templates
9. Customizable teacher guide template
10. Customizable book order form
11. Customizable digital press kit
12. Bonus: digital PDF of the Complete Author Website Creation Guide
13. Bonus: video instruction on running a Kickstarter campaign
14. Bonus: school visit insights from Author Coach Sloth, after 1,200 school visits
15. Bonus: how to lay out a teacher guide, with best-selling author Holly DiBella-McCarthy
16. Bonus: 6 top marketing strategies with author RC Chizhov
17. Digital PDF of the Kidlit Reviewer's Guide on getting more book reviews
18. Lifetime access

What customers are saying:

• "This course was a great self-paced course that placed marketing into achievable goals for the author. I believe that the marketing plan session was the most helpful. It put everything into perspective and helped me feel comfortable about how to move forward. I also really liked the teacher packet to use as a selling point when I visit classrooms. Thank you!" - Tradara M. -
• "I feel like I got a lot more direction for how to approach producing my book and then marketing it. Previously, I'd been pretty nervous about how to market and what level of work it would require on my part, but I feel like I have more strategies in my pocket and a clearer plan now. Thank you." - Katie S. -
• "Brooke is an absolute joy to work with! The information in the course is perfect for anyone who is on a journey to market their book. My absolute favorite was the author website breakdown. It doesn't matter if you are in the process of publishing or already have published, everyone can benefit from this course! It is very valuable and the people are great to work with!" - Taylor K. -
• "This is a solid point of reference that can be accessed as I am ready to tap into higher levels of marketing at my own pace. Kidlit Launch School covers big-picture launch strategies and fine details tailored to the individual style and goal of the author. I really liked the ideas for building an email list and growing on social media. Can't wait to keep diving in. Thank you!" - Erin M. -
• "This is a great course! My favorites were the lessons on social media and building my following. I also really appreciate that you get lifetime access. There's a lot of information, so I know I'm going to need to keep coming back for strategies as I sell my book." - Victoria S. -

Who's Kidlit Launch School for?

This is for you if your book is coming out, or already has, and marketing is the part nobody taught you.

It's built so you can pick the approaches that fit how you like to show up, instead of forcing yourself onto a platform you'll quit in a month.

How soon will you get access?

Your course access is granted after purchase. You'll get an instant download with your login instructions and what to expect, then a separate email with your course invite.

All our courses are self-paced with lifetime access. If you've bought a course from us before, you'll use the same login and find everything in one place.

This is an online course. Nothing physical will ship.

Please note: Our digital products are for personal use only. While you can use the fillable fields on your computer or print out the sheets yourself, you cannot share this with anyone else, make a copy, or use this for resale.