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Bart Smith Unveils THE ULTIMATE SELF-PUBLISHING MANUAL—A Full-Color 8.5" x 11" Guide That Demystifies Writing, Design, KDP, Audiobooks, and Marketing
Las Vegas, NV – September 4, 2025 — Publishing a book yourself doesn’t have to be a mystery any longer. Author and content creator Bart Smith announces the release of THE ULTIMATE SELF-PUBLISHING MANUAL, a full-color, 8.5" x 11" manual that walks aspiring and seasoned authors step-by-step from first idea to final publication—complete with illustrated examples, practical checklists, and companion training.
Smith’s comprehensive manual is built for real-world results: how to choose the right kind of book to write, the tools and workflow to write it fast, how to get it professionally edited, exactly how to design the front, back, and spine covers, how to format the interior, submit to KDP (Amazon), convert to Kindle, record the audiobook, and market the finished book—plus much more. The print edition features a full-color interior in a manual-size format for easy learning and visual reference.
What readers will learn (A–Z)
• Audiobook recording: equipment, software, and step-by-step recording tips.
• Cover design: how to create the front, back, and spine, including templates and examples.
• eBook conversion: turn your manuscript into a Kindle eBook.
• Editing: how to find, hire, and work with an editor.
• Interior page layout: structure front matter, body, and back matter with clarity.
• KDP setup & submission: create your KDP account and properly upload files.
• Marketing tactics: create an author platform and promote online/offline.
• Monetization strategies: 30+ ways to make money with your book.
• Online/offline course creation: expand your book into paid programs.
• Types of books: frameworks to pick the best concept for your goals.
• Writing process & tools: practical methods to write quickly and well.
• YouTube training library: free companion videos that reinforce each step.
“Again, that’s why this is called THE ULTIMATE SELF-PUBLISHING MANUAL,” Smith said. “From idea to audiobook, my goal is to make every stage clear, visual, and doable—so authors can publish confidently and profitably.”
Topics most YouTube books skip—but this one covers
• 21 popular video niche ideas to jump-start your content plan.
• 40 ways to promote videos and grow views, watch time, and subscribers.
• 25 ways to make money that go far beyond AdSense and YPP basics.
• How to master the algorithm, spark virality, and reverse declining views.
• Posts, Live, and Podcasts: when and how to use each format effectively.
• YouTube Analytics: the metrics that matter and how to act on them.
• Strikes, policies, and legalities to protect your channel.
• Handling feedback, haters, and negative backlash without losing momentum.
Learn by reading—and by watching
Readers can browse the book’s detailed contents and watch free companion videos tutorials that demonstrate the self-publishing workflow in action, including KDP setup and design walkthroughs. Video tutorials and more are available on his YouTube channel.
Availability & Call To Action
How To Create & Grow Your YouTube Channel is available now in full-color paperback format on BartSmith.com. For details, review copies, bulk orders, interviews, or speaking requests, visit BartSmith.com and contact the media team below. Ready to build your channel faster—with fewer headaches and more clarity? Get the book today and start uploading videos tomorrow.
To learn more, preview the contents, and access the companion videos, visit BartSmith.com. For interviews, speaking, or media requests, see contact details below.
Author Background
Bart Smith, an entrepreneur, author and creator known for practical, no-nonsense guides that turn ambition into action across health, cooking, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. He teaches practical, no-nonsense methods for writing, designing, publishing, and marketing books, along with broader training in business, media, and content creation. He's known for practical, visually driven guides that help people execute faster—whether they’re launching a YouTube channel, building a brand, or scaling an online presence. He writes and teaches with a “show me, then let me do it” philosophy, pairing concise manuals with action-oriented training and tutorials. He specializes in teaching practical skills that help individuals create opportunities, earn income, and build confidence. Where his relationship books and work are concerned, his messages emphasizes clarity, character, communication, and common-sense strategies for thriving relationships. In addition to writing over 30 books on personal development, coaching, motivation, business growth, and lifestyle improvement—including a cookbook—he produces book videos and tutorials across his media channels. Bart adopts a DIY ethos by writing and producing all projects in-house while designing covers and websites himself. Through books, videos, workshops, and online training at BartSmith.com and his YouTube channel @BartSmithWorld, he translates complex life topics into actionable plans for immediate use. Committed to empowering individuals to take control of their lives and careers with a practical approach to confidence and clarity, he has also baked and shipped over 250,000 of his “world’s best” chocolate chip cookies nationwide while documenting 35 years of cookie research in his free chocolate chip cookie book available online.
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Website (2) → BartsCookies.com
YouTube → @BartSmithWorld
Instagram (1) → @BartSmithWorld
Instagram (2) → @BartsCookies
TikTok → @BartSmithWorld
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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