Meaning what it takes to write your story. This includes:

•  Writing your manuscript and identify your audience.
• Exterior book design.
• Interior book design.

What does it take to Self-publish your book? This includes:

• Buying an ISBN number and becoming a business.
• Learn a self-publishing platform such as Amazonm's KDP.
• Distribution of your book.

FLP can can help you polish your manuscript. We offer:

• Proofreading:
  Final pass to catch grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos, and minor formatting errors after all editing is complete (no rewriting or restructuring).
• Copyediting:
  Improves clarity, consistency, grammar, and sentence structure; corrects tense, usage, and flow while preserving the author’s voice (may include light rewording but no major content changes).
• Developmental editing:
  Big-picture editing focused on structure, plot, pacing, organization, character development, and overall effectiveness; may involve significant rewriting suggestions and content changes.

Take you through the self-publishing process

• ISBN Guidance & Setup
  Clear guidance on free vs. purchased ISBNs, including ownership and distribution impact. We help you set up your Bowker account and correctly assign your ISBN.

• Manuscript Formatting & Interior Design.
  Professional formatting and clean interior design for print and eBook—ensuring your book meets industry standards and looks polished.

• Publishing Platform Setup
  Step-by-step setup on Amazon KDP or platorm of choice, including metadata, pricing, and distribution so your book is ready for launch.

The price for FLP to edit will be based on on level of editing and Word Count.

Levels:

1. Proofreading
2. Copyediting
3. Developmental editing

There are three major sections when you are ready to publish your manuscript.

1. Properly format your manuscript. If it is not in the right format, the self publishing platform will not accept it.
2. Create and purchase your ISBNs. Free ISBNs may be an option depending on the platform. Purchased means you are becoming a business. FLP can help you navigate that process.
3. Set up your self-publishing account. Once you choose your platform, you will need to make decisions and set up your account to be ready to submit your book.