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.
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Key features include:
- Hardcover, Paperback, and eBook Editions
- Editor’s Manuscript Evaluation
- Custom Cover Design & Interior Layout
- 2 Member Support Team
- Worldwide Distribution
All Launch features plus:
All Classic features plus:
- Expanded 4-Member Support Team
- Professional Proofread & Optional Content Edit
- 1-on-1 Promotional Coaching
- Book Returns Management
- Priority Expedited Services (and much more!)
Masterpiece
All Signature features plus:
Get full-service Masterpiece Path publishing support for just $14,999
To order your Masterpiece Path, connect with one of our Publishing Consultants at 1-800-792-5092 or schedule a call here: