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Your word choices tell readers more than you think. The right ones build trust, while the wrong ones can hurt your credibility. As language evolves, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton explains why FriesenPress is now adopting the term “authenticity readers” — and how authors can strike the right tone in a shifting landscape.
Read MorePoint of view choices can make or break your story’s impact, so how do you choose the right one? FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton show you how to use each perspective to your advantage: when to zoom in, when to pan out, and how to keep your story in focus.
Read MoreGood worldbuilding isn’t just about imagination, it’s about immersion. Don’t let gaps in internal logic break the spell you’re trying to weave. FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton shares her guide to building fantastical worlds, what to keep in mind, what to avoid, and how to take your setting to the next level.
Read MoreA great thriller entertains, intrigues, and excites. But how do you actually craft suspense—or land the all-important twist? Two rising stars of the thriller genre, Sian Gilbert and Tracy Sierra, share their best tips and tricks to keep readers hooked from page one.
Read MoreWriting a book is rarely done in one sitting. Sometimes the best way forward is a step back. Give your pages room to breathe—and discover how a well-timed pause can bring clarity and fresh perspective to your process.
Read MoreGreat books aren’t written—they’re rewritten. We asked FriesenPress authors to share the editorial advice that shaped their books—and gathered 20 of the most impactful insights worth bookmarking.
Read MoreDialogue isn’t just a conversation between characters—it’s also a conversation with the reader. Astra Crompton shares expert dialogue-writing techniques that bring your characters to life and do the heavy lifting in your storytelling.
Read MoreDo you want people beyond your circle of friends to purchase your memoir? You need a well-crafted message. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to explain why a clear and direct message about the lessons you’ve learned is such a powerful tool for memoir writers.
Read MoreFrom presidents to princes, ghostwriting has long been accepted in the world of traditional publishing. But due to its somewhat secretive nature, misconceptions about this service abound. Ghostwriter and book coach Steve Donahue joins us to pull back the curtain and give you an insider’s view on how this industry works.
Read MoreWhat would happen if you didn’t write your story? Author Traci Skuce shows how stories that compel us to write always matter (and offers a simple method to start getting it down).
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