The FriesenPress Advantage

Congratulations and welcome to the world of book publishing!

You have worked long and hard to complete your manuscript, and now it’s time to turn it into a book. Like most authors, you are now faced with one of two options to achieve your publishing dream: following the traditional or the self-publishing route.

Traditional Publishing

Ideally, you would submit your manuscript to a publishing house; they would in turn review your submission and, if approved, offer you a publishing deal. In reality, the vast majority of qualified manuscripts received from new authors gets rejected due to the authors' lack of sales history.

Self Publishing

If you choose to self-publish your book instead, you have the option to hire a publishing service to help bring your book to market. They will take your manuscript, lay out your book, create an attractive cover, and make your title available for ordering.

A Breakthrough in Self-Publishing

At FriesenPress, we can help you bridge both worlds: if you choose to self-publish, we’ll groom your manuscript into a professionally formatted book that will stand up to the quality of traditionally-published titles. Then, we’ll make your book available for ordering at over 25,000 booksellers worldwide.

If your dream is to be picked up by a publisher, we offer you the unique opportunity to share the success of your self-published book with traditional publishers. In an industry first, we have entered into exclusive partnerships with leading publishing houses to act as their talent scout for self-published authors. That means we can dramatically increase your chances of getting noticed!

Here's how we'll help you reach your publishing goals:

First, we'll bring your book to market by helping you choose the publishing package that best fits your needs;
Next, we'll help you generate demand for your title by identifying the marketing services that best fit your book genre and personal style;
Then, we'll supply our publishing partners with tools to monitor your book sales;
When your sales levels meet the criteria set by our publishing partners, we'll submit your book on your behalf to be considered for publication;
If they decide to offer you a publishing deal, we'll notify you immediately. If you decide to accept their offer, we'll then introduce you to your new publisher and wish you the best of success in your new career as a published author!

From the Oxford Dictionary to Harry Potter–you are in good hands

FriesenPress is a division of Friesens Corporation, an award-winning North American book printer. We have been recognized for our dedication to excellence by the most demanding publishing clients. With 25 million books printed every year, including original editions of the popular Harry Potter series and the classic Oxford Dictionary, you will benefit from the experience of a leader in the book industry.

You are now a step closer to achieving your publishing dream! For more information, request a free copy of our Author’s Guide or call us at 1-888-3-STORY-3 (1-888-378-6793) to speak with one of our Publishing Consultants.

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