From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Ask any of our 11,000+ authors: it's the people who make publishing with FriesenPress so special. In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we chat with Publishing Specialist Jamie Ollivier about what it means to be an employee owner, favourite books, publishing advice, and much more.
Read MoreRomance tropes have taken the book world by storm — from authors listing them in blurbs to readers shopping by trope at retailers like Indigo. FriesenPress employee-owner Natasha Kelly shows how you can use romance tropes in your marketing to get readers to fall in love with your book.
Read MorePublishing your story and sharing it with the world takes courage. Fear or self-doubt can easily hold you back. The world needs your voice. That's why we're sharing 4 mindset shifts to help you finally share your book with the world.
Read MoreOur Meet an Employee Owner series gives us the chance to introduce some of the incredible people behind the work we do. In this edition, we chat with Book Promotions Specialist Natasha Kelly about her favourite authors, book promotion advice, what it means to be an employee-owner, and much more.
Read MoreToo good to be true? It probably is. Before you get swept up in the excitement, make sure you know the warning signs of post-publication scams—and consider our practical tips for protecting yourself (and your book).
Read MoreAs 2025 comes to a close, we’re revisiting our most impactful blog posts of the year—the ones packed with insights, motivation, and guidance to help writers take their next steps. To help you along your publishing journey in the new year and beyond, we’ve put them together in one big go-to collection.
Read MoreOur authors brought an incredible range of stories to life this year, and our design team matched that creativity with some truly stunning covers. Welcome to the 2025 Book Cover Showcase — a celebratory look back at some of the excellent designs that captured our imaginations this past year.
Read MoreMore than 11,000 authors have trusted us with their books, and for good reason: our employee owners bring a rare level of care to every project. Our new Meet an Employee Owner series introduces you to some of the amazing individuals working here at FriesenPress. In our first feature, we chat with Publishing Consultant Scott Donovan!
Read MoreWord-of-mouth has always been one of the most powerful tools for book promotion, and in today’s digital world, influencers have taken that idea to a new level. From BookTok reviewers to niche podcasters, here's how to identify and connect with the right book influencers to promote your work.
Read MoreEvery year since 2016, the Whistler Independent Book Awards shines a national spotlight on Canadian literary indie excellence. This year, with four FriesenPress authors named as finalists, we reached out to ask what this recognition means to them and the lessons they’ve learned along their writing and publishing journey.
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