Resources for Children’s Book Authors:

If you’re a children’s book author, you quickly realize that writing the story is only part of the journey. Publishing, marketing, and connecting with readers are just as important.

This page was created to give children's book authors simple resources that help make the process easier. Here you’ll find free checklists you can download as well as links to the Beyond the Book podcast, where we talk with authors and industry professionals about what happens after a book is written.

Whether you're preparing your first manuscript or looking for new ways to promote your books, these resources are here to support you.

Free Checklist for Children’s Book Authors:

https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com/products/author-event-book-signing-materials-checklist

The Beyond the Book Podcast:

The Beyond the Book Podcast explores what happens after a children's book is written.

Each episode features conversations with authors, educators, and publishing professionals who share their experiences with writing, publishing, and promoting children’s books.

These conversations are designed to help authors learn from real journeys and gain practical insights they can apply to their own books.

Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Ti

Recommended Episodes for Authors:

Children’s Book Marketing Tips from Best-Selling Author

Struggling to market your children’s book? Bestselling children's book author Ron Keres (Finn the Frog Collection) breaks down what actually converts: hot titles, conversion-ready covers, A+ content, smart Amazon ads, profitable school visits, series branding (spine numbers!), and simple merch that fuels word-of-mouth. 

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H0DPIAt2ZY&t=3s

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SZEQk2t18QRtEmp4v7jgS

How Can One Children’s Book Power an Entire Product Line?

How can one children’s book grow beyond the page and power an entire product line with add-ons? Heidi Brooks, award-winning children’s book author and creative entrepreneur, shares many marketing tips on how she intentionally turns her books into brands.

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SqCsnxao50

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4abv9a72BnLFCJxjtWU7sA

Children's Book Author Shares Kickstarter Tips for Funding Success

Thinking about publishing a children’s book, but not sure how to fund it? In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, children’s author Melissa M. Burch shares how she successfully funded her two inspiring children's books through a Kickstarter campaign, reaching her goal in just two weeks and exceeding her target amount.

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHCYqbihIv8

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gBIAsmllSle63Ap1eFsPn

About JoAnn Dickinson

JoAnn Dickinson is a multi award-winning children’s book author and the host of the Beyond the Book podcast. Through her writing and conversations with other authors, she shares insights into the creative and practical sides of publishing children's books.

Her goal is to help authors navigate the journey of bringing their stories to life and reaching young readers.

Learn more about JoAnn here:
https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com/pages/about

Book a Coaching Call with JoAnn:
https://calendly.com/joannmdickinsonauthor/1-hour-coaching-call