Author & Publishing Mentor

Self-Publish & Prosper

Your Book Belongs in the World.

The Complete Self-Publishing System

Let me show you exactly how to put it there — on Amazon KDP, Barnes & Noble Press, and Audible ACX — step by step, from an author who has done every part of it herself.

KDP + B&N + ACX

2× Award-Winning Author

50+ Authors Mentored

$197

^$97

One-time · Lifetime Access

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30-Day Guarantee · Instant Access · All Future Updates Included

Sound Familiar?

You Have a Book Inside You.
So Why Isn't It Published Yet?

You're not stuck because you can't write. You're stuck because nobody showed you how to actually publish — and the internet is full of contradictions.

Platform Overwhelm

You've opened KDP three times, stared at the dashboard, and quietly closed the tab. Every field raises five new questions.

Conflicting Advice

One forum says KDP Select. Another says publish wide. One YouTube video contradicts the next. You don't know who to trust.

Missing the Full Picture

Most courses only cover Amazon. Nobody talks about Barnes & Noble Press — and almost nobody shows you how to build your own audiobook studio at home.

Meet Your Instructor

Tracy Russell —
Award-Winning Author,
Self-Publishing Mentor

2Literary Awards

50+Authors Mentored

3Published Works

I didn't learn to self-publish by reading about it. I did it. I wrote and self-published Kingdom Con — a crime fiction novel inspired by the real Jay Peak EB-5 Ponzi scheme in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom — and it won a Gold award from International Impact Book Awards and a Silver from The BookFest. Not with a publisher. Not with a publicist. Working from home in North Florida.

I've also designed two original card decks — the Hermes Master Alchemist Tarot and the Celestial Kin Oracle — including gold-gilded mass print runs of 1,000-card pallets. I know what it takes to take a creative vision from idea to physical product in the real world.

Since then I've personally mentored 50+ authors through this same process. This course is everything I teach in those mentoring sessions — organized into a complete, replicable system — at a fraction of what 1:1 mentoring costs.

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Dual Award-Winning Novel

Kingdom Con

A (mostly) fictitious tale based on a true story

Inspired by the real EB-5 Ponzi scheme that rocked Jay Peak, Vermont — written, self-published, and award-winning. This is the book Tracy used to build the publishing system she teaches in this course.

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Everything Inside the Course

What You'll Master in Self-Publish & Prosper

From your raw manuscript to a published book on three platforms — every screen, every decision, every strategy — taught by someone who has won awards doing exactly this.

Module 0

Welcome, Orientation & Legal Framework

Instructor bio, legal disclaimer, and your complete publishing roadmap from day one.

Module 1

The Self-Publishing Foundation

Format decisions, KDP and B&N Press account setup, ISBN demystified, copyright basics, and the KDP Select vs. wide decision framework.

Module 2

Manuscript to Market-Ready File

Ebook and print formatting using free and paid tools. Cover design that competes with traditional publishers. Exporting and previewing your files before you submit.

Module 3

Amazon KDP — Ebook, Paperback & Hardcover

Full screen-share walkthroughs for every format. Blurb copywriting formula. Keywords and categories (including how to claim 8+ categories via KDP support). Author Central setup. Proof copy review.

Module 4

Barnes & Noble Press — The Platform Others Skip

Full Nook ebook and print-on-demand paperback walkthroughs. Cross-platform consistency strategy. Why publishing wide is always the right call.

Module 5

Post-Publishing Mastery

Reading your royalty dashboard. Getting your first reviews ethically. Submitting to literary awards. Your 90-day organic visibility plan.

BONUS

ACX Audiobook — Home Studio to Audible

Build a recording studio in your closet starting at $150. Configure Audacity + the ACX Check plugin. Record, edit, master, and upload. Full settings reference card included.

BONUS

Q&A Vault + Resource Collection

25 real author questions answered. Platform error troubleshooting. Blurb frameworks, awards directory, and reference cards — all in one downloadable collection.

Your Investment

^$97

One-time · Lifetime Access · All Updates

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5 Core Modules (40+ lessons)
ACX Audiobook Bonus Module
Q&A Vault — 25 author questions answered
Literary awards directory
Audacity ACX settings card
Lifetime access + all future updates

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Complete the course, have your book live on at least one platform, and still feel it didn't deliver value? Contact us within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked.

How It Compares

Why This Course Outperforms Everything Else in This Niche

Feature	Udemy KDP Courses	Other Self-Pub Courses	Self-Publish & Prosper
Amazon KDP (All 3 formats)	Partial	Partial	Complete Walkthrough
Barnes & Noble Press	Never	Rarely	Full Walkthrough
ACX Audiobook from Home	No	No	Studio Setup + Audacity
Taught by a published award winner	Rarely	Rarely	Gold + Silver Award Winner
Literary awards submission strategy	Never	Rarely	Full Directory + Strategy
Price	$9.99–$99	$197–$997	$97 one-time

Student Results

Authors Who Did the Work.
Authors Who Got Published.

★★★★★

"I had my manuscript sitting on my hard drive for two years. I finished Tracy's course in three weeks and my book was live on Amazon and Barnes & Noble by the end of month two. The KDP walkthrough alone was worth ten times the price."

Margaret L.

First-time author, memoir

★★★★★

"Tracy doesn't just tell you what to do — she shows you every single screen. I never would have figured out the B&N Press dashboard on my own. Now I'm wide on three platforms and already have my audiobook outlined."

James R.

Crime fiction novelist

★★★★★

"I had no idea you could record an audiobook in a closet and get it on Audible. Tracy's home studio module saved me thousands. My audiobook went live in six weeks."

Diane W.

Nonfiction author, wellness

★★★★★

"The literary awards module was a complete surprise bonus. I submitted to three awards Tracy recommended. My book is now a finalist in two of them."

Sandra M.

Children's book author

★★★★★

"Tracy has actually done every single thing she teaches. That credibility changes everything. I trusted the process and followed it step by step. My book has been live for 90 days and I've already covered the course cost in royalties."

Kevin T.

Business strategy author

★★★★★

"I tried two other self-publishing courses before this one. Neither of them covered Barnes & Noble or audiobook production. This is the only course I've found that treats publishing as the full multi-platform business it actually is."

Alicia H.

Romance author, debut novel

Is This Right for You?

This Course Is Built For One Type of Author

This IS For You

✓You have a finished (or nearly finished) manuscript
✓You've opened KDP and felt lost — more than once
✓You want to be on Amazon AND Barnes & Noble
✓You want to create your own audiobook from home
✓You want to learn from a dual award-winning author
✓You want a resource to refer to again and again

This is NOT for You

✗You haven't started writing your book yet
✗You want a "get rich quick" publishing scheme
✗You have a traditional publishing contract and aren't interested in self-publishing
✗You're looking for AI-generated content shortcuts

"The process is not as complicated as it looks. You just need someone to walk through it with you — who has actually been there."

— Tracy Russell, Author & Publishing Mentor

Have Questions?

Everything You Need to Know

Do I need prior publishing experience?+

No experience needed. Every step is shown via screen-share so you can follow along in real time, even if you've never touched a publishing dashboard before.

Do I need a finished manuscript to enroll?+

Your manuscript should be complete or very close to complete. This is a publishing course — we're getting your book onto platforms, not writing it. If you're still drafting, bookmark this and come back when you're done.

What if I only want to publish an ebook?+

The course is structured so you can focus on the formats you want. Complete Modules 1–3 and your ebook will be live on Amazon. Return to Module 4 and the Audiobook Bonus whenever you're ready. Lifetime access means you never lose the content.

Do I need an expensive microphone for the audiobook module?+

No. The Bonus Module covers setups starting at approximately $150 that produce ACX-compliant audio — including recording in a closet using clothes as acoustic treatment. Expensive equipment is not the barrier. Technique and room setup are, and I cover both in full detail.

How long will it take me to publish?+

A focused author working through the course consistently can have their book live on Amazon and Barnes & Noble within 30 days. The audiobook typically takes an additional 2–6 weeks depending on your book's length and recording pace.

What's the difference between this and courses on Udemy?+

Udemy's KDP courses are regularly discounted and typically cover only Amazon ebook basics. This course covers KDP (ebook, paperback, AND hardcover), Barnes & Noble Press, AND ACX audiobook production — taught by a dual award-winning author with 50+ authors mentored. It's not comparable.

Can I contact Tracy with questions?+

Yes. You can reach Tracy directly at tracy@musicbytracy.com. You can also ask questions directly in the comments of any lesson inside the course.

What is the refund policy?+

If you complete the course content, have your book live on at least one platform, and genuinely feel it didn't deliver value, contact us within 30 days of enrollment for a full refund. We stand behind the quality of this course entirely.

Will the course content become outdated?+

Platform-specific lessons (KDP screen walkthroughs, etc.) are updated when platforms make significant interface changes. Conceptual lessons — blurb writing, keyword strategy, award submission, audiobook technique — don't change. Your lifetime access includes all future updates at no additional cost.

Tracy's Published Works

Experience the Work Behind the Teaching

Every product Tracy sells was created using the exact methods she teaches. These aren't theories — they're real published works available right now.

Dual Award-Winning Novel

Kingdom Con

A (mostly) fictitious tale based on the true EB-5 Ponzi scheme at Jay Peak, Vermont. Gold + Silver literary award winner. Available on Amazon Kindle & paperback.

Buy on Amazon →

79-Card Gold-Gilded Tarot Deck

Hermes: Master Alchemist Tarot

An original tarot deck created, designed, and published by Tracy Russell. Gold-gilded edges, mass print run, available on Etsy.

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78-Card Gold-Gilded Oracle Deck

Celestial Kin Oracle

An original oracle deck — celestial, cosmic, and deeply intuitive. Gold-gilded, mass-printed. The second published deck by Tracy Russell.

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Also Available from Tracy Russell

The Deckmaker's Codex:
Create, Manufacture & Sell Your Own Tarot or Oracle Deck

You've seen the Hermes Tarot and Celestial Kin Oracle. Tracy created both using the exact system she teaches in this advanced course — from concept and design to manufacturer relationships and gold-gilded mass print runs. Now she's sharing it all.

Learn About The Deckmaker's Codex →

^$297

One-time · Lifetime Access

Concept to completed deck system
Manufacturer contact information (exclusive)
Gold gilding + mass print run guidance
Design, packaging, and card specs
Launch, distribution & retail strategy

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"The moment you hold your published book in your hands for the first time — I promise you — it's worth every step."