Keep it to 750 words.

Get it edited by an Editor.

1. One Time -Get ISBN -

   1. 1 for each format including Ebook to publish in various online distributions. Instantanous.

   2. https://www.myidentifiers.com/my_company (pwd: Y..*)

   3. Anita Narayan looks for wonder in little things and believes Nature shows us that everything is interconnected. Her company, 'The Kinder Cookie Press' bakes playful stories that build self-awareness to help children understand themselves and the world around them.

2. One Time -Get DBA for Press Name/Place NewsPaper Ads

3. Get Library Catalog Number

   1. Takes upto 1 week.

   2. I think its done once your proof is ready.

1. Get Cover Feedback

2. Illustration Template

For example, if your trim size is 6 x 9 inches (15.24 x 22.86 cm), 

set the page size to 6.125 x 9.25 inches (15.54 x 23.46 cm).

An 8.5 X8.5 Square Books will have 8.625 (W) X8.75 (H) - Double spreads - 17.25 W X 8.75 (H)

Bleed manuscript layout for a 6 x 9 inch (15.24 x 22.86 cm) book: 

https://printninja.com/printing-resource-center/printninja-file-setup-checklist/book-printing-file-setup-guides/creating-your-interior-pages/adobe-illustrator-book-template/

RGB - CMYK Converter: 

1. https://download.autodesk.com/global/acb/index.html

2. https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/sketchbook-forum/change-color-from-rgb-to-cmyk/td-p/8246234

3. Note:If you use the CMYK value for an RGB value to color things in Autodesk, it renders dull colors just like it does when you do a RGB to CMYK transformation in Illustrator. However when you have found the equivalent colors palletes in Illustrator and color with them inside the AI application, the colors look vibrant.

How to get bright colors in CMYK https://mixam.com/support/cmykchart

Illustrator Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFY0_EMVYDw&list=PLYfCBK8IplO4X-jM1Rp43wAIdpP2XNGwP&index=6&ab_channel=GarethDavidStudio

1. Register your book for the ISBN

   1. https://www.myidentifiers.com/isbn_dashboard

2. Indesign Export

   1. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eos9k7pKacCnJnqMjjnsv8AESGU3Bn6CwTRa-VybdJ0/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.d3fwnzyl3jb1

3. https://youtu.be/819sR13ifUI?si=-ykthkoyZiTGduNm

4. 
   

Barcode Ideas - 

1. https://100scopenotes.com/2021/07/06/gallery-the-art-of-the-picture-book-barcode-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3CrHv8O0HUnT1-0ocaur3E9wa-vxz8DsEiiQR8lPF2WFJCytEn84nIwpA

Inside Page ideas -

1. https://bookdesignscrapbook.wordpress.com/half-title-page/

Cover Design - 

1. Follow Rules of Cover design on interior pages. - http://nataliemerheb.com/illustration-101/top-tips-for-good-childrens-picture-book-cover-design/?fbclid=IwAR3_5WGBoFQc_1Ucf3ufB7gNQmErwqbXBozugyKs20h3BnsFLfZLDNLIBE4

2. https://vimeo.com/letstalkpicturebooks?fbclid=IwAR3710wPqDpj_thYIJDDbkain95w_cDqCV1HMRUw8nDJDFWiqqGz61j2hio

3. Clay Anderson and Katie Weaver: https://youtu.be/EZ6xwURKp8w?si=ogQBAtq_UgHBRYUu

4. Thoughts on Cover Design

   1. Use the 9 box rule.

      1. Title in upper box

      2. The center most box grabs attention. Put part of illustration there if possible. It will grab attention. E.g the bandaid sqaure in Art Trouble made a reviewer think she about division/subtration.

   2. Titile

      1. Striking

      2. Primary Colors

      3. Do not clutter with art in the back/top.

      4. Fonts - Non Designer's Design and Type Book - Robin Williams

         1. Use contrast for color

         2. Fat fonts should not be filled in. E.g Art Trouble looked better without filling ART

         3. Use contrast in fonts but within same theme. Dont mix themes.

            1. E.g Mukta Malar was too formal with Chaloops was playful. This is a contrast. But didn't work. Use two playful fonts. E.g Blockhead OT worked well with Challoops even though they were different. 

            2. Use Non Designer's Design and Type Book - Robin Williams 

   3. Subtitile

      1. Needs to be big to read.

   4. Illustration

      1. Add some movement. Swirls, leaves, clouds, character body...

      2. Keep movement flowing to the right.

      3. Background should be that... subtle.

      4. Main characters should be bigger than objects they are interacting with.

   5. Author

      2. 1. At bottom. Blend with background. Smaller than sub tititle for starting author.

   6. Series

      1. Can be on top or corners

   7. Back of Cover

      1. Have a blurb about Book

      2. Have other books 

      3. Some art from Book

      4. Series name highlighted

      5. Play with Barcode placement - Make sure to list price in barcode.

1. Register your book for ISBN

   1. https://www.myidentifiers.com/isbn_dashboard

2. Contact for Cover Design and Formatting

   1. https://www.corrynwebbillustration.co.uk/services?fbclid=IwAR2ALt_AwV2C4JCWMsdvy9fayOrdcOPqkY8ty1F4zgkFAc0_5OE2Pg6TCOs

3. Proof Read the Copy

   1. Takes 2-3 weeks to get it from KDP/IS

4. Different File Formats

   1. IngramSpark Softcover

      1. Ingram Titile Setup - 

      2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFC30EzIi6k&list=PLPA6kOJTafWtCto66FMLHg2NXLECNHav2&index=9

      3. Cover Upload

         • Download Template as INDD and PDF. The barcode is provided in the INDD file.

         • Take the Book_Cover.INDD File and export to PSD using the LayerstoObject Script

         • In PSD open the Template.PDF as a 300dpi/cmyk file. Copy paste the PSD layers, save as JPEG

           1. If you want to avoid this, create the cover in PSD.

         • Open Template.INDD file - use bounding box, import formatted Book_Cover.JPEG. Fill proportionately. Send image back to see the Barcode.

      4. Manuscript Upload

         • Import all Illustrator files as JPEG at highest resolution

         • In Indesign -

           1. Make sure there is no SLIVER of white line on the corners in the middle. 

              1. For this each of the Illustrator spreads need to be stretched 2 millimeters around the corners. Make sure the stretching doesn't go over the next page's edges.

         • Save INDD file as PDF. 

   2. Ingram HardCover

      1. Not doing now

   3. KDP Paperback

      1. Download Template as PDF. No barcode provided.

      2. Open template.PDF in PSD as CMYK,300 dpi

      3. Copy layers - PSD to PSD. Take the IngramSpark PSD file and copy paste the PSD layers into PDF template 

      4. Save as 'PDF-Photoshop'. No need to save as JPEG and then add barcode in INDD file.

      5. PROOF

         • Check the PDF Proof for any white lines around the edges/middle

         • Check the thumbnail view for any white lines around the middle/edges

         • In the 2 page view, check for white lines around the edges/middle

   4. KDP Kindle

      1. Cover

         • Save INDD Front cover as JPEG - Change colors to RGB.

      2. Manuscript

      3. Save INDD Manuscipt file 'Interactive PDF'. This will convert your file to RGB.

5. Sync Pre Publishing

6. Kindle Book EPUB https://youtu.be/CZnQZ-QvZGg?si=AH6SuM8jvtdQjW_g

7. 
   

   1. My book has been formatted and I’m now working through the respective IS (hardcover, ebook) and KDP (paperback) sites.

   2. I’ve seen some posts saying that it was better to publish thru KDP first, then IS, but other posts state the opposite, which makes sense to me since IS takes longer.

   3. I haven’t gotten thru all tabs, but can someone explain how it works to get the (paperback and hardcover) proofs and the approval process for each?

   4. I understand KDP takes roughly two weeks for review and I assume sending the paperback proof. Does IS keep you apprised of the progresss, so that I’ll know approximately when I’ll receive my offset copies?  Just thinking about timing for release dates, which I know will be approximate.

Annswer: Sleeping Cat Books: 

If you want to use both KDP and IS for the same ISBN, 

1. Set up the project on both platforms through entering the ISBN, then save that project as a draft on both platforms. 

2. Do *not* enable KDP Expanded Distribution. This will disallow IS publication. 

3. Once that ISBN is in both systems, you can proceed with publishing in whichever order you like without either claiming the ISBN is already in use.https://selfpublishingadvice.org/can-i-use-ingramspark-and-kdp/

4. KDP doesn't do pre-orders for print, just ebooks. But yes, you can order a printed proof *before* publishing with KDP. Just be careful you click the right link. The proof order is a text link, not a button. See page 11 of https://sleepingcatbooks.com/.../2021/07/KDP_Print_Guide.pdf.

Vickie Weber: Technical: Use Ingramspark to do Pre-Order for Both Soft and HardCover, they need separate ISBNs.

4. 1. Use your own ISBN. With a single author owned ISBN you can print both on IS and KDP for paperback using AMS. 

   2. Upload KDP paperback, 2 days before Launch so you can run Amazon ads to it. 

   3. You need to advertize the Pre-Order and build Hype around it.

   4. In Ingram Spark

      1. Set both sale/publication and launch date as the same date. Has to be 4-6 weeks out. 

      2. 
         

      3. Single link sent to Launch team. IS will link to the Amazon Ebook Pre-Order as well. It will only sync with Amazon after you APPROVE proofs in IS.

   5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt__2TWMU3M 40 min mark for IS & KDP Syc Up

1. Teacher's Professional Resource
2. Colaroado - https://www.coloradoafterschoolpartnership.org
3. NJ - https://www.njsacc.org/contact-njsacc/
4. Wyoming - https://www.facebook.com/WyomingOST/
5. UTAH -https://utahafterschool.org/about-us/staff
6. Massachussets - https://www.massafterschool.org/new-page
7. Altlanta - https://www.afterschoolga.org/our-staff/gregory-doss/
8. South Carolina - https://www.scafterschool.com/contact-us/?gf_protect_submission=1
9. Idaho -https://idahooutofschool.org/ionstaff/
10. NYC - https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/about/staff/ - bounced for Abigail
11. Four Seasons Books
12. California - https://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/staff-directory

13. https://www.ianetwork.org/contact-us/
14. https://www.baisd.net/learning/early-childhood/programs/great-start-collaborative/#:~:text=The%20Great%20Start%20Collaborative%20(GSC,the%20local%20Great%20Start%20system.
15. National AfterSchool Association (NAA) - https://naaweb.org/page/ContactNaa
16. New Jersey Education Association - https://www.njea.org/contact/
17. ALSC - The Association for Library Service to Children -https://www.ala.org/alsc/aboutalsc/coms/pg1childadv/als-pspe
18. Horizon Education Centers
19. 
    
20. Ten Minute Math
21. The AfterMath
22. Fulco Fulfillment Inc. (FFI)
23. Kevin P. Chavous
24. What I Want to Know with Kevin P. Chavous
25. LitLab
26. STEM Pipeline https://www.stempipeline.com/glbr-mistem/
27. The Toymaker of Williamsburg
28. Face In A Book
29. Science Friday
30. Hearthfire Books of Evergreen
31. That Bookstore in Blytheville
32. Bonbon Break
33. Homeschooling In Detroit
34. Mathematics: An Integral Part of Happiness
35. The Crayon Initiative
36. The Toolbox
37. TXPOST
38. Pictures 'n Poems 1,2,3: pre-K number activities
39. Valley City Barnes County Public Library
40. Things to Do In New Jersey - Deals & Freebies
41. Caffeine and Lesson Plans
42. Clinton Global Initiative
43. OER Project
44. Too Small to Fail
45. Liberty Science Center
46. iGameMom
47. The Story Exchange
48. Home Tutors Directory
49. Mamalode
50. Buttonwood Books and Toys
51. Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation
52. The Bookworm Omaha
53. Beanbag Books
54. KenKen Puzzle
55. DC Everest Rothschild Elementary
56. Raincoast Books
57. WORD Jersey City
58. Paducah Head Start/Preschool
59. Mike Kelley
60. Storefront Science
61. Balady Promotions, Inc.
62. MindShift
63. Newark Thrives
64. Stevens Institute of Technology
65. Westford Public Library
66. XtraMath
67. Actua
68. Institute for STEM Education at CSUEB
69. Apple STEM Network
70. Wild & Free To Be
71. Senator Andrew Zwicker
72. Renegade Girls

Teachers

1. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 

2. PennAEYC Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children

3. T.E.A.C.H. Pennsylvania

4. International Literacy Association

5. Too Small to Fail

6. Understood

7. Headstart

8. Kindergarten Teachers group - Not interested in book launches,. want free resources for classroom.

9. Art in Kindergarten Teachers

10. Afterschool Alliance 

11. PTA

12. Library Database

13. Math Circle

14. Museum Database

Parents

1. Homeschool

2. MOPS

1. Reasearch giveaways on websites like

2. https://kindlepreneur.com/list-sites-promote-free-amazon-books/

2. 1. Amy Webber for Voice over. Misty5, Findaway voices, ACX

   2. Kids BookBuzz - This is a service that offers book reviews, author interviews, and book promotion services for children's books, including picture books.

   3. The Children's Book Review - This website offers book reviews, author interviews, and book promotion services for children's books, including picture books.

   4. Story Monsters LLC - This is a book marketing and publicity company that offers a range of services to promote children's books, including picture books.

   5. BookBub - This is a popular book promotion service that offers a dedicated email blast to its subscribers, which includes a targeted audience for children's books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmn-HAO6ZOw&ab_channel=BethanyStahl

   6. The Picture Book Review - This website offers book reviews, author interviews, and book promotion services specifically for picture books.

   7. Reading with your Kids Podcast - This is a podcast that features interviews with children's book authors and promotes their books to a wide audience of parents and educators.

   8. Goodreads Deals: Goodreads, a popular social networking site for readers, offers a "Deals" section where you can find discounted and free e-books across various genres.

   9. BookGorilla: BookGorilla provides personalized e-book recommendations and daily deals on discounted and free Kindle books in genres of your interest.

   10. The Fussy Librarian: The Fussy Librarian is a book promotion service that delivers personalized ebook recommendations and alerts about discounted or free books matching your preferences.

   11. Early Bird Books: Early Bird Books sends daily emails featuring discounted and free e-books across a range of genres, allowing you to discover new authors and deals.

   12. BookBrag: BookBrag offers a platform for authors and readers to connect, discover new books, and find limited-time deals on e-books across various genres.

   13. $29 eBookSoda: eBookSoda allows you to personalize your book recommendations based on your genre preferences and provides daily deals on discounted or free ebooks.

   14. BookPerk: BookPerk is a book promotion service that sends deals and recommendations via email, featuring discounted and free e-books from popular authors and genres.

   15. BookBasset: BookBasset offers daily email newsletters featuring discounted and free e-books across various genres, catering to readers looking for deals and new authors.

There are several non-profit organizations dedicated to providing books for underprivileged children. These organizations focus on promoting literacy and ensuring that all children have access to quality reading materials. Some of the notable ones include:

1. **First Book**: First Book is committed to equal access to quality education for children in need. They provide new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators serving children from low-income families [[1†source]].

2. **Reach Out and Read**: This non-profit organization incorporates books into pediatric care and encourages families to read aloud together. They focus on giving young children a foundation for success by making reading a key part of pediatric care [[3†source]].

3. **Kids Need to Read**: Founded to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, Kids Need to Read provides inspiring book collections and literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy programs across the U.S., especially in low-income and rural communities [[4†source]].

4. **BookSmiles**: BookSmiles is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps irrigate book deserts by spreading book wealth within the Philadelphia area. They focus on providing books for children to build their personal libraries [[5†source]].

5. **Books for Kids**: This organization promotes reading and early literacy among preschool-aged children in under-resourced communities. They create libraries and literacy programs to foster a love of reading and preparedness for kindergarten [[6†source]].

These organizations are instrumental in ensuring that children, regardless of their economic background, have the opportunity to develop literacy skills and a love for reading.

Selling children's books effectively involves a combination of creative marketing strategies and understanding your target audience. Here are some effective ways to get started:

1. **Develop a Strong Online Presence**: Create an engaging website and active social media profiles. Use these platforms to share your story, connect with your audience, and promote your books. Engaging content like book trailers, author interviews, and interactive posts can attract attention [[1†source]].

2. **Utilize Email Marketing**: Build an email list of interested customers and send out newsletters with updates, promotions, and engaging content related to your books. This keeps your audience informed and engaged [[1†source]].

3. **Network with Industry Professionals**: Connect with librarians, teachers, and bookstore owners. They can provide valuable insights and opportunities for book readings, signings, and other promotional events [[3†source]].

4. **Participate in Book Fairs and Festivals**: These events are great opportunities to showcase your books, meet potential customers, and network with other authors and industry professionals [[4†source]].

5. **Leverage Online Marketplaces**: Platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy are popular for buying children's books. Ensure your listings are attractive, with good descriptions and quality images [[6†source]].

6. **Collaborate with Schools and Libraries**: Offer to do readings or workshops in schools and libraries. This not only promotes your book but also helps to build a fan base among children and educators [[1†source]].

7. **Use Influencer Marketing**: Partner with influencers in the children's book sector, such as popular parenting bloggers or social media personalities who can review and recommend your book to their followers [[2†source]].

8. **Create Bundles and Offers**: Bundle books by reading level or theme and offer them at a discount. This can be an effective strategy to sell more books, especially on platforms like eBay [[6†source]].

9. **Get Reviews**: Encourage reviews from customers, bloggers, and other authors. Positive reviews can significantly boost the credibility and visibility of your book [[1†source]].

10. **Target Specific Keywords**: Use SEO strategies to target specific keywords related to children's books on your website and online listings. This makes it easier for potential customers to find your books [[6†source]].

Remember, the key to successfully selling children's books is to connect with your audience and continually adapt your strategies to the changing market and customer preferences.

BOOKBUB PROMO FINAL UPDATE

FINAL STATS from my 5 DAY Amazon Kindle/BookBub free ebook promo (ebook was priced at $4.99 previously)

1. Just Kindle Books https://www.justkindlebooks.com ($5 coupon: PAIDAUTHOR) $17, Art Trouble,

2. Many Books, https://manybooks.net, $29, Finding Zero,

3. Fuzzy Librarian, https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/newswire/for-authors/, $50

4. Book Gorilla, https://www.bookgorilla.com/author $40

5. Ereader IQ https://www.ereaderiq.com/authors/submit/ ,35

6. Book Cave https://mybookcave.com/submission-guidelines/ 48

7. Book Doggy, https://bookdoggy.com/for-authors/ $18

8. Book Sends https://booksends.com/advertise.php, $120

9. Book Adreneline -https://bookadrenaline.com/why-advertise/, $30

10. (better than previous 2 and the one below)Robin Reads - https://robinreads.com/author-f-a-q/, $70

11. Freebooksy - https://www.freebooksy.com $75

Michael Wong

$12 Just Kindle Books

$18 Book Doggy

$23 The Fussy Librarian

$25 Free Kindle Books & Tips - Dead

$35 BookRaid (234 clicks @ $0.15/click)

$30 Kindle Nation Daily + Bookgorilla

$40 Ereader News Today 

$45 Freebooksy

$80 Books Butterfly (5 day promo)

$121 BookBub

Subscribers: 1.7 million+ (500K+ BookBub Children's category)

Total cost: $430, 10k downloads

I also posted in dozens of private and public author and children's books Facebook groups. Search for 'children's books' and 'children's authors'

FREE DOWNLOADS: 10,087

KENP Read: 1,113

RATINGS

US +52 ratings (was 16)

UK +10 (1)

CA +9 (0)

AU +5 (1)

DE +2 (0)

TOTAL: +78 (18)

Cost per potential customer impression: $0.04 ($430/10,087)

Cost per rating: $5.51

CONCLUSIONS

• I'm very happy my ratings increased from 16 to 96 (400% increase)

• I'm very happy the Amazon UK listing now has 10 reviews, up from just 1 because I'm now able to advertise my book in the UK and get (and have) conversions. This has opened up a new sales channel for the book.

• I'm happy with 48 ratings and 26 reviews on Goodreads and a rating of 4.46.

• I'm disappointed by the 3 and 1 star review on Amazon.com.  Amazon still rates the book 4.8 out of 5, so they didn't do too much damage. The only annoying thing is that Amazon displays those two reviews on the first page of reviews.

• I'm happy that 10,087 potential customers now know more about the book, some of whom have or will go on to buy the hardcover or paperback edition.

• 78 ratings from 10,087 is a rating rate of 0.77%. Authors often quote a review rate of 1%, so that's not too far off.

• I did notice a small bump in sales during those 5 days, but not as many as I had hoped for.

• Would I do it again? 100% YES! I have spent more and received a lot less, on Facebook for example.

#1 TIP

• I would do 5 x 1 day promos (Amazon allow 5 days per 3 months) instead of using up the 5 days all at once. This would allow me to better track how many downloads a particular promo referred. It would also produce more ebook sales. I ran free ebook download promos with an older title, and noticed people buying the book because they went to the page a day after the free download had ended. It was priced at $0.99, and I guess that's just a no brainer impulse buy for that price.

I hope you found this case study useful. If you did, please LIKE this post to indicate you'd like more posts like this, and GIVE SOME LOVE BACK by trying my I WISH YOU HAPPINESS book on piccopuppy.com and Amazon. Thanks! 

Let me know if you have any questions.

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I recently ran a freebooksy.com promo on both of my books and wanted to share a little about how it went.

-In case you never heard of it, you pay ($45 for the children’s genre list) to have your book featured in one of their daily free ebook emails. These go out to many thousands of people and can help with book exposure. You have to pair it up with one of your free ebook days if you are enrolled with kindle unlimited.

-Is it worth it? The jury is still out. During the two days my books were free I had over 800 downloads on each of my books. This caused me to hit #1 spots in many categories. I saw some paperback sales as a result but not nearly as many I hoped. It also hasn’t generated many extra reviews (yet).

-A pleasant surprise: many days after this promotion including up to today, my books continue to rank fairly high on the kindle platform (#36,029 for of them this morning). I believe this is because amazon’s algorithms must be suggesting my books on a higher level on KU which has made my page read stay much higher than before these promotions. I hope this leads to more paperback sales in the near future if kids are enjoying the books.

At the end of the day, if you believe in your book and need more exposure, it might be worth a try, even if that means losing money at first. Hope this helps!

3. Publish. Publsiher Rocket

   1. Use Keywords, categories.

   2. Create Amazon Page for each title.

8. Launch Things

1. 1. Eevie Jones - 

      1. https://www.eevijones.com/blog/

      2. Social Media - Create Conent

      3. Launch Team

      4. E-Book version - inexpensive way to download the book. Launch team will leave a verified review

      5. SMART Goal

      6. Launch Strategy - What to do on each day of launch period. Tweaking these- Book Cover, Book title, pricing, author bio, categories... 

   2. Vicky Weber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt__2TWMU3M 

Launch Team Does the Work

1. 2. 2. • 1. 800 emai list in 48 hours. 10-20% will follow through with review.

           2. Bulk of emails came from 2 out of 8 FB groups. Relevant Buying Audience. Not fellow Authors. E.g for Music, it was Music teachers not music loving parents.

           3. More than 90% purchased the book. If its a good book, a free book leads to physical purchase.

           4. Book was on Pre-order for 6 weeks, during which time the Launch campaign was executed.

Launch was set for Aug 4, Book was free for 3 days, 200 of the 800 left an Amazon review by Day 3 of Launch.  Free ebook PDF - in exchange for Amazon review.

Launch Team POST in FB groups

1. 2. 2. • 5. Who is for? Think of Non customers.

           6. Find your relevant audience, ask permission from Admins to post about Launch team. See email example below as screenshot.

           7. If you are going to post on Sunday, go on Friday and like some posts. If you are not an active participant, your post will not be shown as many people

           8. Some statistics: 

              1. Posted in 8 FB groups. 70% launch team came from 2 groups

              2. Got 806 emails under 48 hours. After 800, she closed the Launch Team effort and created a new google form for subscription and got 80 more people intersted in the Freebies.

Google Page Template

1. 2. 2. • 9. Art Trouble

              1. Welcome To Launch Team

           10. Name

           11. Permision: I am interested in being part of Anita Narayan's launch team. This means you will receive a digital copy of the book (PDF or MOBI File format) before the launch date in exchange for a review posted on Amazon/Goodreads.

           12. I am a 

               1. Parent, Educator, Homeschooler, Other - Specify

           13. If interested check to subscribe to receive emails about book releases and free resources.

               1. Subscribe.

Set Book on Pre Order 

1. 2. 2. • 14. Book Rhythm Rescue on Pre Order fr0m End June  to Aug 4. All sales from June, July, Aug all registered as Sales on Day 1. 100 sales on Day 1. Algorithm will highlight your book. If you already launch your book, then ask for reviews, you will lose the momentum of pre-launch reviews leading to registration of inflated 1st day sales.

           15. Technical: Use Ingramspark to do Pre-Order for Both Soft and HardCover, they need separate ISBNs.

               1. Single link sent to Launch team. IS will link to the Amazon Ebook Pre-Order as well. It will only sync with Amazon after you APPROVE proofs in IS.

               2. Use your own ISBN. With a single author owned ISBN you can print both on IS and KDP for paperback using AMS. 

               3. Upload KDP paperback, 2 days before Launch so you can run Amazon ads to it. 

               4. You need to advertize the Pre-Order and build Hype around it.

               5. Set both sale and launch date as the same date. Has to be 4-6 weeks out. 

FB POST

Hi Art teachers, you are my inspiration for the resourceful and stunning class wide projects that you share here! Have you ever created an Art Game to play with your students? I am launching a picture book called ART TROUBLE which combines art, math and game play to inspire children to love learning! I am looking for anyone interested in being part of my launch team! 

When you join the launch team you will get – 1. A FREE 'digital copy' of the book and 2. A FREE 'Print and Play' Art Game Template, before the book release date on December 12th. Then you will leave an Amazon or Goodreads review after December 12th.That's it. 

Fill out the form to join the team.

Launch Sequence

1. 2. 2. • 16. Space out emails. Once a week.

           17. Have everything on a Wix Page, easy integration of emails from Google.

           18. 4 to 6 weeks out from Launch

           19. Freebies are a delight, watermark your Story PDF

           20. Time to Review & Dont Forget might be 3-4 days apart and in the same week

           21. Time to Review Email is on release date.

               1. Ebook is made free on Amazon on Days 2,3. They purchase for Free. This makes their reviews verified.  

               2. Day 3 was 200 reviews. Customers must own the book for FREE or purchased it for real, otherwise they cannot leave a review.

               3. Otherwise their reviews are unverified. Problem if its the bulk of your veriews. If they don't purchase book or have not spent $50 on Amazon, no unverified review. Other option - Goodreads review.

I am looking for anyone intersted in being a part of my launch team for Art Troube - a playful story about teamwork and freedom using Art and Math.

When you join the launch team, you'll receive a 'FREE' digital copy of the book before it's release on December 12. Then, you'll leave an Amazon/Goodreads review after December 12th. That's it!  

Fill out the from to join the team - 

1. Receive a FREE digital copy of the book before it is released!

2. Leave an Amazon review(After December 12)

1. Marketing Notes based on April Cox Blog

Bookstagrammers, booktalkers, booktubers, bookbloggers, lovebooktours, leve reviews on goodreviews before launch as long as it's on pre-order .

MOPS - Mom's group has speakers circuit, mostly preschoolers,  lunchtime school visits,

How to create bookbuzz?

Homeschool moms,

Mom's group has speakers circuit, mostly preschoolers,  lunchtime school visits,

Influencer marketing only to grow platform to get them into email list.

Editorial review _ print book to be given 6 months before launch except Kirkus..anytime. 

Launch: Readers and Reviews.. sale can be events, school visits..word of mouth...50 reviews..Amazon algorithm works for you.

Book reads Giveaway 119.

Physical event for booklaunch 

Podcasts,  summits

Hypercompetitive..build your own little world, 1000 loyal fans.

Case studies

Rupert Snowman,

Kindness Machine

Hi It's me. I have Adhd

APSS = BrianJud@bookmarketing.com

Apss.org

Association of Publishers for special sales.

15 local chapters.

Mastermind group, mentorship

Non bookstore buyers  Retail and.non retail.. even zoom meeting or seminar is a format.  What format, when do they buy, where? E.g mom doesn't buy in discount stores.

Solving a buyers problem.. 

Retail - returnable, 90 days test...

Non retail -non returnable, atleast a year before sales.

Readerlink.com 

Choicebooks.com supermarket

Greatrep.com  giftshop

10times.com

International moms groups

Govt

Printers

Total printing system  tps.com

Sheridanm.com

McNaughton-GUNN.COM

Product placement - story uses heinz ketchup go to them and they will distribute

Homeschooling,National homeschooling association 

Go to National PTA association 

Best to get refferal..

Go to trades show and chat people up.

Prospecting...

Think of volume vs unit price.

$250 for an ad in the 1/4 page in rep catalog.

Trade association where books are displayed.

Premiumbookcompany.com

Findaway 

Local author archive - indie Author project, (iap)

iap select - digital books. 

Library Journal,

Dogs and books. Likes YA.

Write, take a break, Revise, Edit, find beta readers.

Three Act Structure

1. Indie Author project,

2. Readers digest annual conference

3. Awp big conference 

4.Librarians Group conference 

Do a library tour with a community outreach...it's not about book signing.  Instead something useful to the library to get an audience like a writing class, or a stem workshop, and then show your book. This is getting publicity instead of paying advertising dollars.