From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
“I love that I’m part of a team that empowers authors’ creativity and helps them find a path for their books.” In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we introduce Marketing Manager, Brian Cliffen – one of the longtime voices behind the FriesenPress blog – educating aspiring writers on all things self-publishing and celebrating the successes of our many published authors.
Read MoreWhat started as a desire to live a more creative life became an award-winning children's book series, a thriving coaching business, and more than 10,000 books sold. In an interview with FriesenPress children's author Sherry McMillan, we discuss her journey from business analyst to author, the mission that guides her work, and what she's learned about publishing, sales, and success along the way.
Read MoreJune is National Indigenous History Month, a time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the histories, cultures, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Each June, we proudly spotlight a selection of books by Indigenous FriesenPress authors published within the last year. We hope this year's selection offers an opportunity to connect with the stories, perspectives, and experiences shared by Indigenous authors.
Read MoreHow do you know when your book is truly done? Every writer reaches that point of uncertainty in their manuscript. Award-winning novelist and FriesenPress editor Kevin Miller offers his insights to help you avoid the endless revision loop and move forward with confidence.
Read More“One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is providing my authors with a confidence boost and acting as their cheerleader.” In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we introduce Rebekah Caris. A Promotions Specialist with an infectious enthusiasm that always gives a big boost to authors as they promote their books to their readers.
Read More“The past, present and future are interconnected. If we want to grow and evolve into positive, healthy human beings, we must learn from our past.” This Asian Heritage Month, we interview FriesenPress author Parabjot Kaur Singh about her historical children’s book Alicia’s Journey to the Past. We dig into Parabjot’s personal connection to the Komagata Maru incident as depicted in her book – including why she believes it’s so important for young people to engage with history early.
Read MoreIt’s Canadian Children’s Book Week! A time to celebrate the stories that spark imagination and support young readers as they grow. To mark the occasion, we asked 14 FriesenPress children’s authors to share what publishing their book has meant to them. Their reflections are full of heart, honesty, and inspiration.
Read MoreIt’s common for authors to feel hesitant about editors, worrying their manuscript will be heavily altered or their style lost. But good editing is not about dismantling, it's about working together to strengthen the story. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Debbie Anderson to take a closer look at the editing process and how it’s built around collaboration for your success.
Read More“[Employee ownership] means everything. I see a big difference working for a company where we are employee owners and there’s not someone at the top collecting the profits.” In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we introduce Jodi Brown. A FriesenPress Book Designer who's shaped hundreds of author projects over the years with a sharp eye, a wellspring of creativity, and a real love of bookmaking.
Read MoreEach year, thousands of books are evaluated by over 100 librarians and booksellers for the Foreword INDIES Book Awards. And this year, two FriesenPress authors were named as finalists! We reached out to ask what this award recognition means to them and the lessons they’ve learned along their writing and publishing journey.
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