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Bart Smith Drops Free 4.2-Hour KDP® Masterclass on YouTube: “How I Write, Design & Self-Publish My Paperback Books On KDP.com (Amazon.com)”
20-video playlist reveals the exact, step-by-step workflow Smith uses to publish 30+ books—from manuscript to cover design, interior layout, and launch.
Las Vegas, NV — September 12, 2025 — Author, creator, and publishing coach Bart Smith has released a comprehensive YouTube video playlist—How I Write, Design & Self-Publish My Paperback Books On KDP.com (Amazon.com)—that walks viewers through every stage of self-publishing in 20 concise videos totaling 4.2 hours of free training. Viewers can start watching now at his YouTube channel: BartSmith.com/youtube
“Most new authors stall because the process feels mysterious,” said Smith. “This playlist removes the mystery. I show my exact screens, files, and checklists so you can go from idea to printed paperback—fast and confidently.”
What’s Inside This Tutorial Playlist
Smith structures the series as an over-the-shoulder build of a real paperback project, with practical, copy-and-do steps. Sample sessions include:
• Step #1 → Register A Domain Name For Each Book Title You Write!
• Step #2 → How & Why I Create Specific Folders To Store Book Files For Each New Book Title I Write
• Step #3 → I Like To Design Front Covers For Books Before I Start Writing For Inspiration & Motivation
• Step #4 → I Decide What Type Of Book To Write, Which Helps Me Research & Write My Book "Really Fast!"
• Step #5 → How I Do Research For Any New Book I Write & How I Organize My Research Findings
• Step #6 → I Write My Books "Really Fast" With My Own "Google Document" Book Template & So Can You!
• STEP #7 → Here's How I Get My Book Edited By My Editor! I Share My Google Document With Him/Her!
• Step #8A → Copy Your Book Out Of The Google Doc Book Template Into A Publisher Program For Formatting
• Step #8B → (BONUS VIDEO) A Preview Of Some Of The "Interior Pages" Of My Books To See What's Possible!
• Step #9 → I Like To Edit My Book A Second Time After Laying Out The Pages In My Publishing Program!
• Step #10 → Prepare Your Book Files For The Printer & Determine A Total Page Count To Design A Cover
• Step #11 → Time To Download A KDP.com Book Cover Template So I Can Design My Front/Back/Spine Covers
• Step #12 → Design Your Front/Back/Spine Book Covers For The Printer Using A KDP Book Cover Template
• Step #13 → Create Your KDP.com Account To Publish Your Paperback/eBooks/Hardcover Books On Amazon.com
• Step #14 → Create A New Paperback Book Title In KDP.com So You Can Publish That Book On Amazon.com
• Step #15 → Here's How I Upload My INTERIOR PAGES + COVER PDF Files To KDP So I Can Preview/Print Them
• Step #16 → Let's Read The eMail KDP Sends Us To See If Our Book Files Are Approved Or Rejected!
• Step #17 → Congratulations! Your Book Files Got Approved By KDP! Time To Order Author Copies!
• Step #18 → Your Author Copies Have Arrived! Time To Proof Your Book In-Hand & Edit It With A Red Pen!
• Step #19 → Here's How To Contact KDP.com Customer Support By Phone/eMail/Chat If You Have Questions!
The full playlist sits on Smith’s YouTube channel @BartSmithWorld under the Playlists tab.
Who It’s For
• First-time authors who want a clear, start-to-finish roadmap.
• Busy entrepreneurs and coaches publishing authority-building books.
• DIY creators who prefer practical demonstrations over theory.
Why Bart Smith?
Smith has written and self-published 30+ books spanning personal growth, relationships, business, and more—experience he distills into this free series. He also offers a companion, graphics-rich guide, The Ultimate Self-Publishing Manual, for those who want a detailed reference alongside the videos.
Benefits For Viewers
• Clarity & speed: Follow a proven workflow to compress your learning curve.
• Production confidence: See how to format interiors, prep covers, and avoid common pitfalls.
• Launch readiness: Get real-world tips on setup details that influence discoverability and sales on Amazon’s KDP platform.
Call To Action
Start the free 20-video, 4.2-hour KDP playlist here: BartSmith.com/youtube. Subscribe to his channel for FREE to access additional tutorials on Kindle eBooks and audiobook production.
About The Author
Bart Smith is a Las Vegas–based bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach with dozens of titles spanning personal development, business, relationships, and cooking. Known for his direct, practical style, Bart shares proven strategies through books, audiobooks, interviews, classes, and his multimedia YouTube channel—designed to help people take immediate action and get results.
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Interviews & Appearances
Bart is available for interviews in flexible and convenient formats:
• Telephone
• Zoom
• In-person / In-studio
• Instagram Live
• YouTube Live
• TikTok Live
• Panel (Multiple Interviewers)
• Group (Multiple Interviewees)
• Q&A Article Format
Whether your medium is broadcast, digital, print, blog, podcast, or social media, Bart can adapt to your platform’s style and offer giveaway prizes (i.e., a dozen cookies to 1-3 random winners, one of his books, a call with Bart, etc.) to your audience when allowed or appropriate.
Request An Interview
To request an interview with Mr. Smith, please contact his office. Thank you for considering Bart Smith for your media coverage. He'd love to be a part of your story.
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