If It’s Not on Your Calendar, It Won’t Get Done: How to Launch a Children’s Book in 90 Days

How are your New Year goals really going?February has a way of revealing the truth. It’s the month when many well-intentioned resolutions quietly fade , not because we don’t care, but because we never gave them a place on the calendar.In this solo episode, Ngozi Edema speaks directly to women over 40 who feel called to write a children’s book but struggle to find the time, confidence, or clarity to begin. Drawing from her own journey as a first-time children’s book author in her late 40s, Ngozi shares what she would do differently if she were launching her very first children’s book today.This episode is a practical, honest roadmap for turning a long-held dream into a real, published book, without overwhelm, perfectionism, or waiting for “someday.” What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy February is the real test of your goals (and what to do about it)The truth about motivation vs. schedulingWhy confidence comes after visibility, not beforeHow marketing your book early builds momentum, not pressureWhy pre-orders are a form of accountability, not stressHow to write and launch a children’s book in 90 days, even with limited timeThe 4-phase framework Ngozi uses to guide first-time authorsWhy sharing your story is stewardship, not self-promotionHow books become legacy, not just products Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:06 – February: the month that tells the truth about your goals 01:20 – “If it’s not on your calendar, it won’t get done” 02:26 – Ngozi’s origin story: motherhood, transition, and Mama’s Day Care 04:51 – Why marketing is not evil (and why your story deserves to be found) 07:18 – Confidence comes after visibility, not before 09:41 – Phase 1 (Weeks 1–2): Decide the book & start the conversation 11:54 – Phase 2 (Weeks 3–6): Write without performing 13:10 – Phase 3 (Weeks 7–10): Build a team, not burnout 14:15 – Phase 4 (Weeks 11–13): Launch with integrity 15:30 – Books as legacy: why unshared stories are lost stories 16:00 – Invitation to the Bedtime to Bookshelf journeyCheck out Mama's Daycare : https://amzn.to/3fVilJyJoin The Bedtime to Bookshelf Waitlist: https://www.ngoziedema.com/ Why New Year Resolutions Fail : https://youtu.be/952uNCzo6XkJoin my community where I support midlife women to move from Idea to Published Author in 90 days:https://www.skool.com/writers-academy-1893/about?ref=14f4886cfea04b969a41d37a4ebfbc8bAnd get my Children's Book Blueprint : Also a mom can be several things in one day! Besides hosting this podcast, I write children's books and will love that check them out and gift a child in your life.Here is a list of books authored by Ngozi Edema:Mama's DaycareMel The Monkey And The AlligatorThe Proud SunflowerBringing Africa Home: A Cookbook Of 52 Easy African RecipesTyson The Lion Who Ignored His Mom's AdviceFreddy and the VeggiesThis podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained professional for help with your specific situation.