What Are the Exact Specs for a Print-Ready Book Cover? Geometry, Spine Formulas, and Retail Standards

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What Are the Exact Specs for a Print-Ready Book Cover? Geometry, Spine Formulas, and Retail Standards

Research shows that most readers won’t pick up a book if the cover design doesn’t appeal to their taste. To ensure your cover looks right at home on retail shelves, FriesenPress Senior Designer Jenny Engwer explains the expertise that goes into creating a print-ready book cover and how to determine the specifications needed to get it right.

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Digital Foundations: Building Your Author Brand [ Webinar Transcript ]

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Digital Foundations: Building Your Author Brand [ Webinar Transcript ]

Where do you start with book marketing in our ever-changing online world? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Rebekah Caris for practical and easy-to-implement tips on the essentials of building an authentic author brand.

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What Are Editors Canada’s Guidelines? A Guide to Professional Book Editing Types

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What Are Editors Canada’s Guidelines? A Guide to Professional Book Editing Types

Editing is a crucial part of a polished, professional book. But what does "good editing" actually look like? We aim to answer this question by exploring Editors Canada’s guidelines for book editing excellence and breaking down the four main types of editing – structural, stylistic, copy editing, and proofreading.

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The Author's Guide to Crowdfunding [ Webinar Transcript ]

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The Author's Guide to Crowdfunding [ Webinar Transcript ]

Curious whether crowdfunding is right for your book project? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Scott Donovan for a step by step walkthrough of the crowdfunding process to help set up your next campaign for success.

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Making a Memorable Memoir [Webinar Replay]

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Making a Memorable Memoir [Webinar Replay]

Is publishing a memoir on your bucket list? Creating a full-length memoir can be a daunting task for a first-time writer, but we can help. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Jamie Ollivier for a slew of writing, publishing, and marketing advice to help you make your dream a reality.

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How to Know When Your Story Is Actually Done

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How to Know When Your Story Is Actually Done

How 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.

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Demystifying the Edit [Webinar Transcript]

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Demystifying the Edit [Webinar Transcript]

It’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.

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The Self-Publishing Checklist

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The Self-Publishing Checklist

Self-publishing your book? Without a solid plan, you could find yourself overwhelmed by the many tasks involved, which can delay or even derail your aspirations. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Christoph Koniczek and go step-by-step through planning and launching your book.

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7 Ways Generative AI Use Can Impact Your Book

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7 Ways Generative AI Use Can Impact Your Book

AI is reshaping the acts of writing and publishing — and using it could alter your book’s fate in ways you don’t expect. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, we break down 7 ways generative AI use could impact your book’s success – from awards eligibility and copyright to your reputation.

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Nom de Plume or Not? When (and How) to Use an Author Pseudonym

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Nom de Plume or Not? When (and How) to Use an Author Pseudonym

Thinking about publishing under a pseudonym? It’s not just about picking a cool name. From Jane Austen to Dr. Seuss, authors have long used pen names to fit a genre, protect their privacy, or even just reinvent themselves. FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton explores everything you need to know about pen names.

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