Custom Editions: 10 Options for Making Beautiful Books at Friesens

Custom Editions: 10 Options for Making Beautiful Books at Friesens

Dreaming of a book that shines as bright as the words inside? Author and FriesenPress Editing & Illustrations Coordinator, Astra Crompton, shares 10 options for printing a dazzling custom edition right here in Canada through Friesens.

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4 Steps for Knowing When to Write Your Trauma Story

4 Steps for Knowing When to Write Your Trauma Story

Not every story is ready to be told right now — and that’s okay. Writing about trauma takes clarity, courage, and good timing. To help you decide if you’re ready, book coach Amy Russell-Coutts shares 4 important steps for approaching your trauma story.

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25 Reasons to Publish in 2025

25 Reasons to Publish in 2025

Finding the time and creative resolve to finish your book — especially on the hard days — is a challenge. You might wonder: “Is it all worth it?” We asked our authors what publishing a book has meant to them in their life — we hope their inspiring and varied answers can help fuel your 2025 publishing journey.

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2024

Our Top Blog Posts of 2024

As 2025 approaches, we’re looking back at some of our most insightful and motivating blog posts from this past year. Here’s a curated list of our top 10 posts of 2024 — jam packed with tips and advice to inspire your publishing journey in the year ahead.

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What to Do if You Get a Negative Book Review

What to Do if You Get a Negative Book Review

Criticism comes for the best of us. Even some of the most celebrated books faced their share of negative reviews. If you need help processing a bad review about your creation, our guide can help you bounce back stronger.

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2023

Our Top Blog Posts of 2023

As we turn the page on 2023, we’re looking back at 10 of our most insightful and motivating blog posts of the last year. We hope our selection helps to inspire your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead. See you in 2024!

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Picture Perfect: Preparing Your Images for Print

Picture Perfect: Preparing Your Images for Print

You’ve put a lot of energy into your book’s text, so don’t skimp on giving attention to your images! Ensure your vision is printed as intended with our 5 crucial steps of image preparation.

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2022

Our Top Blog Posts of 2022

As the New Year quickly approaches, we’re looking back at 10 of our most insightful and motivating blog posts of the last year. We hope our selection helps to inspire your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead. See you in 2023!

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When is the Best Time to Publish Your Book?

When is the Best Time to Publish Your Book?

Your book marketing plan should build momentum toward the exciting moment of release day. But when's the best time to actually launch your book? Here are 5 things to consider when planning the date that’s right for you.

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5 Ways A Book Proposal Will Help You Write & Market Your Book

5 Ways A Book Proposal Will Help You Write & Market Your Book

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!

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