Driven Publishers Elite
The Global Standard for Excellence in Self-Publishing
Uncover the secrets behind Amazon's most successful books, learn the strategies of experienced self-publishers and become part of an elite publishing community that will help you succeed while building genuine connections.
Does this sound familiar to you?
- You are looking for an environment of publishers at your level with whom you can exchange ideas on an equal footing, discuss high-level strategies, and also sometimes have a laugh together.
- You want to create and publish books of genuine quality and earn your money honestly—no cheap books or get-rich-quick schemes, as many other market providers advertise.
- You have already purchased KDP courses and were unimpressed with the content, the support was not what you expected, and you already knew most of the information.
- You have your own book projects, some of which are maybe even successful, but you cannot replicate the success of your bestselling books because you lack clear systems.
- You want to make Publishing your full-time job and be able to focus on your business all day long.
- You look for the latest strategies that make it possible (but of course not guaranteed) to earn $500, $1,000, $2,000, or even more with a single book.
- You want to pursue self-publishing with integrity, take pride in your books, and earn enough from them to make a living and even build wealth—but you don't know how?
Now Imagine:
- You are part of a circle of 50+ publishers who earn 5-, 6-, or 7-figure annual revenues with KDP and other self-publishing platforms.
- You know how to create the highest-quality books on Amazon that outperform your competitors.
- You exchange ideas with other publishers in weekly calls, learn from their strategies, see how they create and market their books, and receive feedback on your own books, strategies, and ideas.
- You have access to Peter's knowledge, which he has worked hard to acquire over the last 10 years, in the form of his Self Publishing Trifecta.
- You have the latest strategies at your fingertips that, when used correctly, can turn self-publishing into your main profession.
- You have access to a knowledge base with various video series from multiple successful self-publishers who reveal their secrets about their area of expertise.
- You have a scaled business that keeps running with minimal effort, even while you are exercising, traveling the world, or sleeping.
Peter Holmquist
Creator of Driven Publishers
An Inspiring Story
Before his breakthrough, Peter worked in a fish factory in Norway. When his salary was cut without warning and he couldn't do anything about it, he knew he had to make a change. His way out of the fish factory and into financial independence was self-publishing.
After 10 years, he is now one of the most successful self-publishers in the world, with 7-figure annual sales. Today, he lives in Cyprus, enjoys the beautiful weather, and could theoretically let his business run 98% passively. Of course, he doesn't do that, because he is still passionate about publishing, always trying to improve, adapt to the times, and grow his business.
He founded DPE so that he could always have the latest strategies for his own publishing business through the environment of other self-publishers. Even though he is a mentor to many, he himself repeatedly emphasizes that he also learns an incredible amount from DPE and can apply it to his business.
Amazon KDP Royalties
Years in the Publishing Business
Books Published
Self-Publishing has one BIG problem:
You are isolated.
Many Publishers are alone. No one in their immediate circle is also self-publishing or really understands what they do.
This leads to unhealthy bias and a lack of optimization:
Most publishers have gained all their knowledge from courses that haven't been updated in years, or worse, from YouTube videos that only scratch the surface.
Even if things are going well today, the fast pace of self-publishing and the AI revolution can very quickly lead to you being completely left behind in a matter of months.
Peter himself had to struggle with this problem:
For years, he published alone, without knowing any other publishers.
Then one event changed everything for him when he found himself in a room with 20 other publishers for the first time.
At that moment, he realized:
Exchanging ideas with other publishers who are fully immersed in the field, dealing with the latest strategies, publishing new books every month—that is the one advantage that almost no one else has, and it will help us to become and remain the most successful self publishers.
To achieve exactly that for his own publishing business, Peter created DPE.
Introducing:
Driven Publishers Elite
The Global Standard for Excellence in Self-Publishing
What You Can
Expect From DPE:
Our Live Events
We place enormous value on not just communicating digitally all the time, but also meeting in person all over the world. That's exactly what our big live events are for. In the videos above, you can see highlights from our Barcelona & Las Vegas Masterminds 2025—a perfect example of the informative and unforgettable times we share with our publishers.
During these gatherings, we eat together, give presentations, hold workshops, have personal conversations, exchange strategies, and simply have a great time. Events like this are the reason why Peter founded DPE in the first place.
If you listen to the people in the video, you will realize that these aren't just seminars, but genuine and transformative experiences. The speeches are just the cherry on top.
Attendees Sharing Their Experiences
*These are individual experiences. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Become Part of DPENow:
Elite Membership
Invite Only
- Become part of the global elite in publishing
Your Access Includes:
- Access to the DPE community
- Instant access to all video series in the Knowledge Base
- Access to weekly live calls within the community
- Instant access to another exclusive mastermind call with Peter
- Instant access to the DPE AI Coach (advanced self-publishing AI model)
- Access to all top publishers who are also in DPE
- Access to community-exclusive workations, meetups, and events
- VIP Access to our next Mastermind Event
- Instant access to replays of all previous calls with Peter
- BONUS: DPE Express Course for Beginners
- BONUS: Systems Mastery (Peter's strategies for finding, hiring, and managing freelancers)
- BONUS: The 7-Figure Publishing Framework (Peter’s strategic approach to scaling your self‑publishing company)
Feel aligned with DPE? Talk to a Member
Apply here — If you’re a fit, talk to one of us on WhatsApp
Real Members, Honest Opinions
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
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DAVID: How a Pastor Built a $1.8M Self-Publishing Business
David proves that you don’t need to choose between purpose and profit.
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Watch the Full 83 Minute Interview -
ANDREY: How Niche Research Led to a Publishing Empire
Former marketing agency owner who scaled from zero to $19K/month in just 12 months.
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Watch the Full 30 Minute Interview -
BJ: From Selling $3 eBooks on eBay to $1M on KDP
A true veteran: full-time since 2016, BJ built his catalog one imperfect action at a time.
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Watch the Full 34 Minute Interview -
AYHAN: From Real Estate to $45K Months on Amazon
Went from zero experience to a six figure publishing empire in 2 years.
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Watch the Full 37 Minute Interview -
GERALD: From Wine & Tourism to $560K in Books
Left behind MLM and tourism hustles for a business that pays while he sleeps.
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Watch the Full 54 Minute Interview -
PAUL: From BBC Documentaries to Amazon Publishing
Award-winning filmmaker turned publisher, now applying storytelling to books and mastering AI.
*These are individual experiences. Your results will vary based on your effort, niche, budget, and market factors. We don’t guarantee earnings or outcomes.
Watch the Full 41 Minute Interview
Q&A
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Once you have decided to join, you will immediately be onboarded to access the community and everything associated with it via email. If you have any direct questions, you will also receive a support address that you can contact at any time.
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Yes, you can chat with Peter personally, listen to him on calls, ask him questions, and engage in discussions with him. You can also meet him in person at live events or meetups. However, the community is not centered around Peter, but thrives on each and every member. Our philosophy is that everyone takes and gives in DPE. We share our knowledge and learn from the knowledge of others, which helps everyone the most and makes us an unbeatable unit.
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Yes, we have some beginners who want to learn from the best right from the start. Originally, DPE was purely for experienced publishers, but we have now added video courses that also provide an ideal introduction for beginners.
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Absolutely, the content of DPE was originally created precisely for this type of Publisher. Although the content has since been greatly expanded so that beginners as well as significantly more successful publishers can also benefit enormously, publishers with 1,000-10,000 followers remain the ideal members for DPE, as they still have a lot to learn themselves but can also help others with their experience.
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Yes, we have members who earn $20,000, $30,000, $50,000, and even more per month. Especially for successful publishers like you, DPE is actually the only place where you can exchange ideas with fellow publishers. Often, small mastermind groups of 2-5 people form, who then exchange ideas weekly, monthly, or irregularly in addition to the live calls.
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No, DPE is intended to be a complete package that works without prior knowledge or other courses. Of course, you can also have already completed other courses or take them at the same time, but this is by no means necessary.
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DPE is not a course or coaching program. The focus is clearly on the community component. The difference is that every member plays an active role. In a course, you usually have one or two coaches who specialize in one or a few areas but still talk about all kinds of topics regarding publishing. In DPE, there are several experts for each topic who have perfected their area of expertise and have already tried everything there is to try. You can learn from them in the knowledge base or personally in the live calls. You can even write to them personally and arrange a 1-on-1 call; most members are very open to this and are happy to share their expertise. Even if they earn hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Many small groups also form among members, who meet in calls outside of the regular meetings, or at meetups around the world. For example, some DPE members live only a few hours apart and meet up in person regularly.
Of course, there are also many videos that are structured like courses, but that's more of a bonus. What other publishing coaches often sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, you get as a bonus with DPE (probably even with more up-to-date strategies).
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If you scroll down a little further, you will find a “Contact us on WhatsApp” button, where you can chat directly with our team and receive a response as quickly as possible.
Join the
Largest Community
of Experienced
Self-Publishers Now!
Elite Membership
Invite Only
- Become part of the global elite in publishing
Your Access Includes:
- Access to the DPE community
- Instant access to all video series in the Knowledge Base
- Access to weekly live calls within the community
- Instant access to another exclusive mastermind call with Peter
- Instant access to the DPE AI Coach (advanced self-publishing AI model)
- Access to all top publishers who are also in DPE
- Access to community-exclusive workations, meetups, and events
- VIP Access to our next Mastermind Event
- Instant access to replays of all previous calls with Peter
- BONUS: DPE Express Course for Beginners
- BONUS: Systems Mastery (Peter's strategies for finding, hiring, and managing freelancers)
- BONUS: The 7-Figure Publishing Framework (Peter’s strategic approach to scaling your self‑publishing company)
Feel aligned with DPE? Talk to a Member
Apply here — If you’re a fit, talk to one of us on WhatsApp