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FriesenPress is the only 100% employee owned publishing services provider in the world. Each member of your publishing team has a vested interest in your success.

Endless Printing Potential

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"The publishing process was essentially the same as with the traditional publisher that picked up my book. My learning curve with FriesenPress is what made the process with the traditional publisher smooth and easy."

– Lee Know, Author of Life: The Epic Story of Our Mitochondria

"The integrity I've seen from the team at FriesenPress when guiding authors is unmatched. They are the perfect combination of trustworthy and professional. Highly recommended!"

– Sarah Gilbert, Publicist & Business Development Manager at Smith Publicity

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– Jes Dory, Author of the YA series ISLE

How to Self-Publish Your Book with FriesenPress

Editing, design, and distribution from the only 100% employee-owned publishing service provider, backed by 119 years of printing excellence.

The FriesenPress Advantage

Dedicated 1-on-1 Team: Your own Project Manager coordinates vetted professional editors and designers for your book.
Total Control: Keep 100% of your rights and royalties while publishing in months, not years.
Maximum Reach: Global distribution to 50,000+ retailers (Indigo, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

Feature

Traditional Publishing

DIY/KDP

FriesenPress

Royalties

Rights

Team Structure

Distribution

Timeline

10% – 15%

Publisher Owned

In-house Staff

Selective

18 – 24+ Months

Author Owned

Up to 70%

You (Solo)

Limited to Amazon

Instant

100% of Net Profits

100% Author Owned

Dedicated 1-on-1 Publishing Specialist + Vetted Editor & Designer

Global (50k+ Retailers)

4 – 9 Months (Avg)

The FriesenPress Publishing Advantage

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How to complete your first draft
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Making sense of your publishing choices
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Why professional editing is crucial
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What information to share with your Book Designer

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Pricing, promotion, & distribution tips
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Choosing the right publishing path
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And much more
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