How I Sold 100,000 Children's Books

by David Blaze

I left my job in 2018 because I made more money writing and self-publishing children's books (picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels) than working full time for someone else. I wanted to write books from home full time for years but was stuck in a life working for other people. Determined to change my life, I set out on a path to live the one I always imagined for myself and for my family.

I tell you my story in this book as if we were best friends standing face to face. I tell you my failures and my triumphs on the road to selling 100,000 children’s books. I tell it to you this way because I want you to succeed.

93 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2020

About the author

David Blaze is the award-winning author and writer of several highly imaginative children's books, including the popular My Fox series, Epic Kids, and Frozen 2: The Deluxe Junior Novelization. His goal is to create children's books that are fun, hilarious, and honest for kids of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Timothy David and his son Zander Blaze live in Orlando, Florida with their crazy dog (Sapphire) and Blaze's awesome Mom! Timothy David loves to watch funny movies and eat pizza rolls! Zander Blaze loves to play video games and feast on chicken nuggets! He gives his father inspiration every day (with crazy antics and a never-ending smile) for amazing stories. Together, as David Blaze, they share lots of laughs and have lots of fun.

Wow! That’s awesome!

Keep up with David Blaze at www.davidblazebooks.com and follow him on Amazon.com

Reviews

[K.A. Mulenga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative

Interesting , informative, inspiring and well written. Especially since the author had so many challenges along the way just like most of us.

[Firdaus Aris · Rating 4 out of 5]

How I Sold 100,000 Children's Books by David Blaze is an inspiring and practical guide for anyone looking to succeed in self-publishing, particularly in the children’s book niche. Blaze shares his personal journey with humor and honesty, providing actionable tips on everything from crafting appealing stories to mastering marketing strategies. What stands out is his approachable tone and how he simplifies the process, making it a quick and enjoyable read. If, like me, you dream of sharing your stories with young readers and achieving real success in the publishing world, this book offers both motivation and a clear roadmap to get there.

[Amanda Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

I enjoyed this quick read a lot, because the author is very down to earth and casual. He shares his experiences, his mistakes, and I feel like I learned a few things. I had hoped for more details, maybe a checklist, etc but this book was more of a personal story than a “how to do it, exactly” book. Even so, the book gave me an overall feeling of not wanting to give up just yet, and I think that may be what I needed.

[christine terranova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, Quick Read

If you have an inkling of writing a children’s book. You’ll want to read this first!
It gave me a great idea of what to expect along the way.
This isn’t a ‘do or don’t’ list but more of a ‘this is what worked and didn’t work’ story. It was good information!

[Hanh Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read with good information

I enjoyed reading this book. Blaze is very conversational and the read was casual and quick. This books motivates me to keep on writing and to understand the process a little better. Thank you.

[Victoria Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a wonderful reference for marketing. I've read it 3 times because he has such simplistic ideas to try. I like using it as a reference for my own books. This is a go get book. It is only 79 pages packed with humor and the way the author did his own children's books.

[Bad Horse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, and not applicable to everyone or all stories, but a concise and frank account of how this author sold enough books to make a career of it, without relying on luck or the literary quality of the books.

[Noah Letner · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting personal account, not a how-to book.

[Brad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging fast read. Several good tips. Click-baity title. He sold 100,000 books by working hard and marketing well.

[Paula Banks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Advice

I leaned some great tips and tools from the book. Great resource for authors. It gives me hope in becoming h a full time writer.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick listen. Some helpful tips and guidance. The virtual voice had some issues with long pauses or cutting off words.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

Thank you for this book it is really helpful. God bless you and your family. Loved the book. Even just reading this book I can tell you're a good writer.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable listen.

[Jill Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting advice

This quick read gave me several things to think about. The main takeaway for me was to keep trying and pushing for success.