Self-Publishing FAQs

FAQs for Self-Publishing Course

FriesenPress's Classic Publishing Path ($4,999) includes industry-leading editing, design, promotion, and distribution support that's perfect for many projects.

However, FriesenPress can put together something customized for you depending on the needs and wants of your book.

View what’s included in FriesenPress’ Classic Path here, or visit their website here to see all of their path options.

FriesenPress is the world's only 100% employee-owned publishing services provider. Since 2009, FriesenPress has helped thousands of authors publish over 10,000 titles. Part of Canada's largest independent book printer, Friesens Corporation, FriesenPress offers professional editing, design, distribution, and promotional support to those seeking to self-publish their books.

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Yes! eBooks, along with paperbacks and hardcovers, come standard with all FriesenPress publishing path options.

The publication timeline does vary depending on your goals and the needs of your specific book. The Classic Path noted above, for example, generally takes 6-8 months from start to finish.

Not at all! Any Alberta CPA wanting to share their knowledge, expertise, or passion can apply for the self-publishing grant. It can be accounting or retirement-planning nonfiction, a novel, or an illustrated children’s book. The sky’s the limit!

Simply click on the link to apply for the self-publishing grant and submit your application. If approved, we will reach out to you to discuss the next steps and connect you with FriesenPress to review your book’s specific needs and get started!

The CPA Education Foundation and the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre will cover up to $5,000 of your self-publishing needs. Anything over and above that amount will be the responsibility of the author to pay directly to FriesenPress.

The CPA Education Foundation and the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre have partnered exclusively with FriesenPress to ensure that you receive professional service to produce a quality book. Grant recipients cannot exchange for the monetary value of this award.

Any CPA in Alberta who has watched The CPA’s Guide to Self-Publishing video resource can apply!

We will be distributing two $5,000 grants per year.

Yes! You can self-publish a new title with FriesenPress, or if you are keen to re-publish your previous title you can speak with them to determine if/what would need to be done for that to be possible.

No. Whether you are just starting, in the middle, or almost finished your book, you can apply! Once you connect with FriesenPress, we’d love for you to get started within six months, but you can coordinate with your consultant if you need a bit more time.

As a self-publishing author, you maintain the ownership of your book's content.

Each path offered by FriesenPress has a different number of author copies included, so the number you receive will be dependent on the path option you choose. To see how many are included in each path option, you can visit the website here.

Additionally, authors have access to Author Direct Pricing and can order additional copies of their book at this discounted price anytime they wish to.

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