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Between writing, publishing, and marketing, creating a great book is like a triathlon. If you don’t pace yourself, you might burn out. Here are 5 ways a well-considered book proposal can give you the fuel you need to get across the finish line!
Read MoreIt may sound easy, but book marketing is truly easier said than done. To help position your book for success, we’ve outlined 6 key book marketing fundamentals to build the foundation of your marketing strategy.
Read MoreChoosing your book title is the most important marketing decision an author will make. And with millions of books released each year, titles matter more than ever. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to detail 5 rules that will help you create an enticing and unique book title of your own.
Read MoreA book cover is a profoundly important part of your book’s impression on potential readers. Over the past decade, FriesenPress has developed over 5,000 book titles, and that means years and years of evolving cover designs.
Read MoreThe cover is your book’s crucial first impression, acting as packaging, branding, and a big part of its of marketing. Don’t just overcome your cover, employ these simple secrets to leverage the possibilities.
Read MoreHaving helped authors sell over 7 million copies, David Chilton knows what it takes to make a great book.
Here are five of David's most impactful insights for writers and authors, gathered from his 30+ years in the book business. Enjoy!
Read MoreLearning the basics behind the visual language of book design has a myriad of benefits for authors, including helping you communicate what you’re looking for in your cover and understanding the choices your team makes when designing it.
Read MoreThe arrival of eBooks and online bookstores means the purpose and benefit of a well-designed book cover has expanded further than ever before. To be effective, your cover needs to be doing many things at once - and that’s why it’s necessary to enlist the help of professionals.
Read MoreStock images provide the starting point from which your designer can create imaginative and innovative cover designs, at little or no cost to you.
Read MoreFinding the right image for the cover of your book can be a challenge for many authors. Our breakdown of all the technical, creative, and legal elements you need to consider will simplify the process and help ensure your vision is fully realized.
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