From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
“Every person I work with has their own story and perspective. I’ve learned to lean in with curiosity and always leave the door open to learn new things.” In the latest edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we chat with FriesenPress’s Director of Author Success, Hannah Monteith about her role as a cornerstone member of the executive team that steers the company forward.
Read MorePublishing a book can feel overwhelming, but what if you could skip the guesswork and get direct answers to the challenges you’re facing? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress's Scott Donovan and Jamie Ollivier for a new interactive 60-minute Q&A session that is entirely dedicated to solving your real-world publishing queries.
Read MoreWhat makes a better book? It might have something to do with the people behind it. At FriesenPress, our employee-owners have a personal stake in every book we help bring into the world. We asked some of them how employee ownership shapes the way they work, collaborate and support our authors.
Read MoreThere is no better feeling as an author than seeing your work displayed on bookstore shelves. But how do you get it there? FriesenPress Director of Author Success Hannah Monteith breaks down how independent authors can get their books into bookstores, from stocking and consignment to wholesale strategy.
Read MoreLooking to make sense of the budgets, pricing, and production options to successfully bring your manuscript to market? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Emily Perkins for a practical overview of the financial landscape to confidently transition from writer to self-publisher.
Read More“There are a lot of special people who walk through FriesenPress’s doors and leave with a book they are proud of.“ In the latest edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we chat with Senior Publishing Consultant Braden Moulton about his leading role in assisting our authors with sharing their best stories with the world.
Read MoreFirst impressions happen in the blink of an eye, and FriesenPress author Jean-Pierre Lacroix has spent decades thinking about what happens in that split second moment. His book, ThinkBlink Manifesto, distills over 36 years of insights from helping major consumer brands, financial institutions, and retailers find their Blink Factor through his global design agency, Shikitani Lacroix Design. We caught up with Jean-Pierre to talk about the story behind ThinkBlink, partnering with FriesenPress to professionally publish in both print and audio formats, branding advice for authors looking to establish themselves as experts, and more.
Read MoreResearch 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.
Read MoreWhere 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.
Read MoreBehind every great book is a story that took time, patience, and a whole lot of perseverance to tell. But writing a book doesn't have to be a solo trek. We recently sat down with three of our book coaches to discuss why they love what they do, their favourite parts of helping authors, and their best advice for approaching the blank page so you can keep moving forward.
Read MoreProfessional publishing services. From editing and book coaching to design, distribution, and promotion support, FriesenPress help writers self-publish and succeed.
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