Format Your Book Like a Pro

Learn the secrets to professional book formatting that captivates readers.

Build Your Author Platform

Discover how to establish a strong online presence to connect with your readers.

Publish on Amazon KDP

Master the process of self-publishing on Amazon KDP and reach a global audience.

About the Course

Self-Publish Smarter: The author-preneurial way is a practical and empowering course for aspiring authors ready to take their work from draft to published—with clarity, confidence, and control. Whether you're launching your first book or dusting off a long-shelved manuscript, this course provides the tools, structure, and expert support you need to publish your book professionally without outsourcing the entire process. Through easy-to-follow lessons, checklists, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to format your manuscript, set up your Amazon KDP account, register your ISBN, create your author brand, and launch your book with confidence. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just a proven, repeatable publishing system that empowers you to become the publisher you were meant to be.

Meet Your Instructor, Derrick 

Derrick  is an author-preneur, publishing coach, and founder of Kushite Publishing Co. He’s the author of titles like 50 Pimp Philosophies, The I Am the Table Mentality, and The Twin Elemental Effect, and the creator of the “scale and sale” method for turning books into brands. With hands-on experience launching multiple book lines across genres and building a successful imprint from scratch, Derrick teaches authors how to write, publish, and profit using modern tools, automation, and strategic branding. From ISBNs to AI integration, he’s mastered every stage of the publishing process and helped dozens of writers turn their ideas into income. If you’re ready to publish like a pro and build a lasting author business, Derrick’s step-by-step system gives you the roadmap.

Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 46 Lessons

  1. 1

    YOUR ROADMAP TO PUBLISHING SUCCESS

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      BRIEF HISTORY OF PUBLISHING

  2. 2

    INTRODUCTION

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      INTRO TO COURSE

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How You Will Retain and Apply the Information in This Course

  3. 3

    WEEK 1: PREP + PLATFORM

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      MODULE 1: MINDSET + MAPPING THE PUBLISHING JOURNEY

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      INTRODUCING THE FLOODS OF WEALTH JOURNAL

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      QUIZZES AND ASSIGNMENT

  4. 4

    MODULE 2: ISBN + BARCODE MASTERY

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      ISBN + BARCODE MASTERY INTRO

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      2:1 HOW TO REGISTER YOUR ISBN

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      2:2 HOW TO GENERATE A BARCODE

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      QUIZZES AND ANSWER

  5. 5

    MODULE 3: KDP ACCOUNT SETUP

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      3:1 WHY AMAZON KDP?

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      3:2 STEP-BY-STEP KDP REGISTRATION

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      3:3 TOURING THE KDP DASHBOARD

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      QUIZZES AND ANSWER

  6. 6

    WEEK 2: PUBLISHING MECHANICS + SEO BASICS. MODULE 4 – BOOK FORMATTING (PRINT AND DIGITAL).

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      4:1 WHY FORMATTING MATTERS

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      4:2 PRINT FORMATTING: PAGE MARGINS AND LAYOUT

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      4:3 FORMATTING SOFTWARE OPTIONS

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      4:4 EXPORTING FILES FOR KDP

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      QUIZZES AND ANSWER

  7. 7

    MODULE 5 – UPLOADING TO KDP (PAPERBACK AND HARDCOVER)

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      5:1 PREPARING TO UPLOAD

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      5:2 USING THE PREVIEW TOOL

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      QUIZZES AND ANSWERS

  8. 8

    MODULE 6 – METADATA AND SEO DESCRIPTIONS

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      6:1 WHAT IS METADATA?

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      6:2 WRITING A STRONG TITLE AND SUBTITLE

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      6:3 CHOOSING EFFECTIVE KEYWORDS

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      6:4 WRITING A COMPELLING BOOK DESCRIPTION

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      6:5 WRITING YOUR AUTHOR BIO

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      QUIZZES AND ANSWER

  9. 9

    WEEK 3: BRANDING + PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      BRANDING + PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE INTRO

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      MODULE 7 – AUTHOR PAGE AND PRICING STRATEGY. 7:1 WHY YOUR AUTHOR PAGE MATTERS

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      7:2 HOW TO CREATE YOUR AMAZON AUTHOR CENTRAL PAGE

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      7:3 SETTING PRICE POINTS BY GENRE

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      7:4 UNDERSTANDING ROYALTY CALCULATIONS

  10. 10

    MODULE 8 – BUSINESS EMAIL AND DOMAIN SETUP

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      8:1 WHY YOU NEED A BRANDED EMAIL

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      8:2 HOW TO REGISTER A DOMAIN

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      8:3 FREE EMAIL ALTERNATIVE: ZOHO MAIL

  11. 11

    MODULE 9 – AUTHOR LANDING PAGE WEBSITE

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      9:1 WHY YOU NEED A WEBSITE

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      9:2 WEBSITE BUILDERS FOR AUTHORS

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      9:3 WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR LANDING PAGE

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      9:4 ADD-ON TOOLS TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT

  12. 12

    WEEK 4: FINAL COACHING + LAUNCH

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      MODULE: FINAL REVIEW CALL + LAUNCH CHECKLIST

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      10:1 REVIEW COMPLETED UPLOADS

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      10:2 REVIEW YOUR AUTHOR BIO AND AUTHOR PAGE

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      10:3 REVIEW YOUR WEBSITE

  13. 13

    CONCLUSION

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      IN SUMMARY

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Congratulations: You’re Now a Published Author!

What People Are Saying

Trusted by Authors Ready to Take Control

”
I was overwhelmed and had no idea where to start with self-publishing. Derrick's course broke it all down in a way that actually made sense. From setting up my KDP account to formatting my book, I felt supported every step of the way. I finally published my first book, and I’m already working on my second.
Danielle M., 

Wellness Coach and First-Time Author

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As a busy mom and full-time employee, I needed a system that respected my time but got results. Derrick’s scale and sale method was a game changer. I now have a book on Amazon, an author brand I’m proud of, and the confidence to turn my story into a real business.
Latoya R.,

Children’s Book Author and Aspiring Publisher

”
Self-Publish Smarter gave me the confidence and tools to publish like a pro. I had been sitting on my manuscript for months, afraid to take the next step. This course showed me that I didn’t need to hire a big team or spend thousands. I own my ISBN, built my author site, and launched with clarity. Best investment I’ve made this year.
Keisha B.

Entrepreneur and Author of "Bold Moves for Women in Business

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