Making Sense of Your Book Publishing Options in 2023

Making Sense of Your Book Publishing Options in 2023

Are you preparing to publish a book? We’ve outlined three of the most popular options available to give you a sense of the current publishing landscape and help you discover the best route for you and your book.

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Is Publishing a Book a Good Way to Start Your Writing Career?

Is Publishing a Book a Good Way to Start Your Writing Career?

If you have a way with words and love to write, why not make a career or side hustle out of it? Here’s everything you need to know about making the publication of a book the launch pad of your writing career.

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How to Hire A Book Illustrator

How to Hire A Book Illustrator

If the right illustrator is paired with the right book, they can create magic that brings a writer’s vision to life. When hiring a new illustrator to our team at FriesenPress, we consider certain qualities of experience and expertise. Here’s how you can find the perfect illustrator using those same qualities as markers for your own hiring process.

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Bestselling Leadership Books are Like Hit Songs. Here’s Why.

Bestselling Leadership Books are Like Hit Songs. Here’s Why.

Might your self-help, how-to, or leadership book be lacking in originality? You’re not alone. But many of the same elements that help make a song a smash success can be an excellent template for crafting a bestselling book of your own. Here are 5 guiding principles that influence the writing of most hit songs and how to apply them while writing your nonfiction book.

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