Journey to Kidlit/Kidlit Launch School

  • $497

Kidlit Launch School

  • Course
  • 33 Lessons

The introductory course about how to successfully market a children's book from a teach who's regularly gotten her authors into the top 10 sales list using these easy techniques.

Contents

Welcome to Kidlit Launch School!

You’ve written a book—now it’s time to get it into readers’ hands. In this opening phase, you’ll learn how to shift from writer to marketer, define your author mission, and lay the groundwork for a marketing plan that actually fits you. With clear goals and a strong sense of purpose, you’ll be ready to launch your book with confidence (and without the overwhelm).

Getting Started & Marketing Plans Workbook (Download)
Getting Started: Your Author Marketing Mindset
Marketing Plans: Build a Launch Timeline That Works for You

Creating a Website: Build Your Author Home Online

Your website is your online home—and one of the most powerful tools in your author marketing toolbox. In this module, you’ll learn how to create a professional site that reflects your brand, connects with readers, and supports your goals. Whether you're focused on school visits, book sales, or growing a fanbase, you’ll discover how to design your site with purpose—and even add a shop to start earning more from every sale.

Building Your Author Website Workbook (Download)
Creating a Website: Build Your Author Home Online
Author Websites Complete Creation Guide (Download)
Purchase Your Domain Name
Get Hosting through Siteground
Adding a Shop: Sell Your Book (and More) from Your Own Site
Shop Tracker (Google Sheet)

Grow Your Audience & Build Real Connections

Marketing isn’t just about selling—it’s about building relationships. In this module, you’ll learn how to show up with purpose on social media and connect directly with your readers through email. These are the two most powerful (and free!) tools to grow your audience and stay top of mind—before, during, and long after your book launch.

Social Media for Authors Workbook (Download)
Social Media: Choose the Right Platform & Show Up Authentically
Social Media Starter Pack (Download)
How to Use Email to Build Relationships and Make Sales
Link to Get Mailerlite
Email Marketing Quick-Start Guide (Download)

Halfway Check-In

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🎉 Launch Day: How to Plan, Promote & Celebrate Your Book’s Big Debut

Get ready to celebrate your book’s big debut! In this module, you’ll learn how to plan a high-impact launch, build a supportive launch team, and create preorder buzz that drives real sales. Whether you’re planning a party, a signing, or an online campaign—this lesson gives you the tools to do it right.

Launch Day Workbook (Download)
How to Make Launch Day a Success
Building Your Launch Team Email Scripts (Download)

Beyond the Launch: Sell More Books with School Visits & Strategic Outreach

Ready to keep your sales going after launch day? This module dives into powerful, sustainable ways to grow your book’s reach—starting with school visits and expanding into advanced strategies like review outreach, Kickstarter campaigns, and ads. Whether you're planning in-person events or online promotions, you'll learn how to connect with your audience, sell more books, and create long-term momentum. Let's dive in!

School Visit Workbook (Download)
School Visits & Author Talks: How to Book, Prep & Profit from Classroom Events
Classroom Template Pack (Download)
Other Strategies to Sell Your Book
Kickstarter Informational Links (Download Cheat Sheet)
Book Publicity Email Scripts (Download)
What to Do If Your Book Sales Stall (and How to Relaunch with Confidence)

🎁 Bonus Trainings & Tools to Elevate Your Book Marketing

Looking for a deeper edge in your marketing strategy? This bonus section is packed with expert-led trainings and extra tools to take your outreach even further. From building a press kit to crafting a teacher guide—and even what to do if your book needs a relaunch—these lessons are here to support you no matter where you are in your publishing journey.

BONUS: 6 top marketing strategies with RC Chizhov
BONUS: How to layout an impactful teacher's guide with Holly DiBella-McCarthy
BONUS: How to plan a successful school visit with Coach Sloth
Create a Press Kit (BONUS Download)
Kidlit Reviewer's Guide (BONUS Download)

🎉 You Did It! Let’s Celebrate Your Book Marketing Breakthrough

Congratulations on completing the course! Whether you've already launched your book or are gearing up for the big day, you now have the full roadmap to market your story with confidence and clarity. You’ve built your platform, prepped your audience, crafted a powerful launch plan, and stocked your toolkit with strategies that will serve you for years to come.

Remember: book marketing doesn’t end at launch—it’s a long game, and you’ve got everything you need to keep momentum going.

✨ Be proud of how far you've come—and don’t forget to revisit these lessons anytime you need a refresher or an extra boost.

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