Realize your masterpiece.

The pinnacle of independent publishing, the Masterpiece Publishing Path is a fully realized traditional publishing–styled partnership between your story and our highest–impact support and services.

From advanced editing to cinematic book trailers, every detail is crafted to an elite standard. With expert guidance from your world-class team at every stage, we’ll turn your manuscript into your masterpiece — together.

What’s Included

Publishing & Editing

Hardcover, Paperback, and eBook Editions
Editor’s Manuscript Evaluation (up to 120,000 words)
One Round of Copy Editing (up to 120,000 words)
One Round of Developmental Editing (up to 120,000 words)
Final Proofread (up to 120,000 words)
Back Cover Copy: About the Book & About the Author (Enhanced)
4-Member Support Team (including a personal Publishing Specialist)
Up to 97% Royalty and 100% Copyright Ownership
Non-Exclusive Contracts
3 ISBNs & Barcode
Registration with the U.S. Copyright Office
Listing with Library & Archives Canada
2 Hour Phone Consultation with Your Editor

Design & Production

Elite Cover Design
Custom Interior Layout
Black & White or Full Color Interior
Priority Expedited Services
Early Cover Design Access
Advance Reader Copies (PDFs)
3 Revision Rounds
6 Hours of Layout Complexities
Electronic Book Proof
Physical Book Proof

Promotion

Book Teaser Trailer (2 Versions)
Personalized Book Promotion Plan
Book Marketing Basics Webinar
Marketing 101 Toolkit
Author Website (Plus) with Bookstore Tracking Widget
Coming Soon Landing Page
Social Media Expert
1/2 Page Placement & Summary in the FriesenPress Book Catalogue
1-on-1 Book Promotion Coaching (2 Hours)
Bookstore Sell Sheet
Amazon Exposure / Amazon Author Page
Early Marketing Plan
Clarion Book Review (by Foreword) or Kirkus Indie Book Review
Author Backgrounder
Social Media Content Package
Up to 40 Promotional Copies (30 Softcover, 10 Hardcover)

Distribution

Print Distribution through over 50,000 bookstores, online booksellers, and libraries worldwide
Lifetime eBook Distribution through the FriesenPress Online Bookstore, Amazon (with ‘Look Inside!’ Submission), Google Play Books (with ‘See Inside’ Submission), and Apple Books
Expanded eBook Distribution to Barnes & Noble Nook and Rakuten/Indigo Kobo
Book Return Insurance (2 Years)
Digital Rights Management (optional)

*Shipping and handling charges not included.
*Depending on the type of layout, full eBook distribution may not be available.