How do you publicize a children’s book? Many authors of children’s books don’t spend much time trying—but publicizing a children’s book can be easier than publicizing an adult novel. Here’s how to get started:

The answer to this question has been a moving target over the past four or five years. Technology has helped lower the entry level into the children’s book market but still not to the point where it makes financial sense to produce digitally other then for tests. In other words,. POD for Illustrated children’s books, is still not a viable option.

Over the past couple of years I have often felt like Sir Percival searching for the Holy Grail. I’ve determined, in my mind, that affordable illustration is possible although in my quest many promising leads have appeared only to later disappear. This time, I think I may have finally found it. Interested?

Besides the obvious, there are many more subtle differences between the two, not the least of which is the increased financial commitment. Modern digital printing technology has made it possible for an author to write a novel and print just a few copies of a pretty professional looking book for well under a thousand dollars.

You never know what can happen until you try…that is the motto you must pursue when promoting a book, and that’s what the New York Times quoted me as saying when I was interviewed by them this month. See what I mean? I knew it was a long-shot to have the New York Times cover my book, but I sent them a press release anyway…

Following the correct procedure in having your children’s book edited and illustrated can be the difference between your title becoming a literary as well as financial success or not. Mistakes at this point of the process are almost always costly so it is best to have your battle plan in place before you go forward.

Yes, I could print them for you if I just wanted to take your money like many companies out there on the Internet, But, NO, I won’t print them for you, if your intention is to make any money marketing the books.