How Much Does Book Editing Cost?

How Much Does Book Editing Cost?

Self-publishing a book? Editing is one of the most important investments an author can make. Here’s how much it costs to hire an editor for the copy editing, content editing, and proofreading of your book. We also highlight the most essential factors influencing book editing rates so you have a clearer sense of what a fully-edited manuscript might cost when it’s time to publish.

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10 Lessons Learned from a Decade in Self-Publishing

10 Lessons Learned from a Decade in Self-Publishing

As we embark upon our next decade in business, we consulted a number of our team members and asked them to share with us some lessons they’ve learned while working in self-publishing.

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Writing the Next Chapter: An Interview with FriesenPress President Tammara Kennelly

Writing the Next Chapter: An Interview with FriesenPress President Tammara Kennelly

Over the last decade, FriesenPress has had both a front-row seat and an active role in influencing the sea change in self-publishing.

Leading up to our 10th birthday, we spoke with President Tammara Kennelly about what we’ve learned and where we’re headed.

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The Profound Effects And Simple Secrets Of A Great Book Cover

The Profound Effects And Simple Secrets Of A Great Book Cover

The cover is your book’s crucial first impression, acting as packaging, branding, and a big part of its of marketing. Don’t just overcome your cover, employ these simple secrets to leverage the possibilities.

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What Successful Campaigns Can Teach You About Crowdfunding Your Book

What Successful Campaigns Can Teach You About Crowdfunding Your Book

Many well-known books have taken the crowdfunding path, including the Friesens-printed Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. But what is it about projects like Rebel Girls that garners such appeal and engagement?

Here’s a look at a few real-world examples of successful campaigns and the characteristics that contributed to them meeting their funding goals.

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7 Misconceptions About Book Editing

7 Misconceptions About Book Editing

Editing is a crucial part of the publishing process. However, it’s equally as crucial that self-publishing authors recognize their role as both author and publisher when entering into editing. Our editors have noticed that before some writers are engaged in the process, they hold certain misbeliefs about the parameters and content of the relationship with an editor.

We chatted with our in-house editing professional Amy De Nat and she broke down seven misconceptions she’s encountered in book editing:

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4 Surprising Benefits of Crowdfunding for Authors

4 Surprising Benefits of Crowdfunding for Authors

Raising money is just one of the reasons you should consider crowdfunding for your next book project.

Here’s four top benefits writers experience when crowdfunding!

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The Subtle Magic of Landscape Format Books

The Subtle Magic of Landscape Format Books

Landscape format books tend to have a certain magic about them.

Author, illustrator, and FriesenPress Publishing Specialist Astra Crompton explores three powerful subtleties of landscape books and how they benefit authors (and delight readers).

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