How a Tomato Can Make You a Better Writer

How a Tomato Can Make You a Better Writer

We all know it’s delicious with a pinch of salt on toast, but did you know that a tomato can teach you valuable lessons about writing productively?

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How I Became an Award-Winning Children’s Author

How I Became an Award-Winning Children’s Author

Mark Pichora, author of "You’re Amazing! (Starring You)", went from first-timer to award-winning children’s author. How? Mark explains, in his own words.

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How to Create a Regular Writing Habit

How to Create a Regular Writing Habit

Struggling to find time (or inspiration) for your next marathon writing session? There are many great reasons to take a step back and think smaller. When it comes to writing, a little can go a long way.

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Why You Should Always Carry a Notebook

Why You Should Always Carry a Notebook

It’s painted as one of the most valuable methods to finish your book, one of the ways that you can look like a writer, feel like a writer, write like a writer. “Carry a notebook,” they say. But, when all is said and done: Why?

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Author Experience: Steve Smith

Author Experience: Steve Smith

The bond formed between FriesenPress’ published authors and their production team is a powerful one. Our Author Experience feature gives our authors a platform to tell the story behind the publication of their story, in their own words. Steve Smith, author of the The Psychopath Machine, first contacted FriesenPress in March 2016

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5 Ways to Boost Your Book’s Crowdfunding Success

5 Ways to Boost Your Book’s Crowdfunding Success

Millions of crowdfunding dollars are spent on publishing projects every year. But for the crowdfunding model to work, you need to have something that people will want to buy. Find out five things you can do to increase your project’s chance of success!

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Be a Superhero: 4 Great Ways to Get Writing

Be a Superhero: 4 Great Ways to Get Writing

The most difficult part of writing is starting. It's those first few hundred words that get you, but if you can get those out, you'll find you have the power to keep going. Here are some great techniques to help you get that momentum started.

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Publicity: What It Is and When You Need It

Publicity: What It Is and When You Need It

Dan Smith, founder and CEO of Smith Publicity, helps us get clear about what publicity is and what it can do for authors.

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Author Experience: Meaghan Worthey

Author Experience: Meaghan Worthey

The bond formed between FriesenPress’ published authors and their production team is a powerful one. Our Author Experience feature gives our authors a platform to tell the story behind the publication of their story, in their own words.

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How to Craft Effective Book Titles (& Subtitles)

How to Craft Effective Book Titles (& Subtitles)

Suzanne Paschall, writing coach and founder of FreshVoice, on how to make sure you craft the best possible title for your book.

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