The Next Generation: 3 Young Authors Share Their Spark

The Next Generation: 3 Young Authors Share Their Spark

The future of storytelling is bright! To prove it, we're highlighting three inspiring young FriesenPress authors (and a mother-daughter duo!) whose unique books capture the magic of creativity. Read on to learn how their stories are empowering readers, igniting imaginations, and exploring new worlds.

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Young Voices, Big Dreams: 3 Inspiring Teen Authors Share Their Stories

Young Voices, Big Dreams: 3 Inspiring Teen Authors Share Their Stories

Dreams don’t have to wait! We’re shining the spotlight on three remarkable teen FriesenPress authors whose diverse books highlight just how far imagination and passion can take us. Read on to learn how Talina, Alex, and Julia are making a mark with their books!

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SEO for Self-Published Authors: Your Guide to Book Discoverability

SEO for Self-Published Authors: Your Guide to Book Discoverability

Your book deserves to be discovered amid the crowded digital marketplace. Make it easier for potential readers to find and enjoy your work with these actionable SEO tips to boost your self-published book’s discoverability.

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Why Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers Matter (and How to Use Their Feedback)

Why Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers Matter (and How to Use Their Feedback)

Seeking early and honest feedback for your book is crucial to improve your chances of landing well with your target audience. Get expert tips on incorporating the feedback of beta and sensitivity readers in your review process — plus some templates to get you started.

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Weaving Histories: An Interview with Award-Winning Author Fred Kennedy

Weaving Histories: An Interview with Award-Winning Author Fred Kennedy

Fred Kennedy is author of the award-winning book Firstborn, weaving together the histories of the 100-year-old GraceKennedy corporation, Jamaica as a country, and the Kennedy family. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we spoke with Fred about what led him to immortalize his father’s legacy in print, the freedom that came from publishing with FriesenPress, and much more.

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How Content Planning Saves You Time

How Content Planning Saves You Time

Feel like you’re falling behind with your book marketing? Discover how content planning can be your time-saving companion with essential techniques and resources recommended by our in-house team of book promotion experts.

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Four Common Mistakes Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Four Common Mistakes Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

While every writer’s experience is unique, the missteps along the way are often the same. When you’re ready to self-publish your book, you’ll be well prepared knowing these four common mistakes and the impact they have on a book project.

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A Life in Film: How Prop Master Dean Goodine’s Memoir Became a Blockbuster

A Life in Film: How Prop Master Dean Goodine’s Memoir Became a Blockbuster

Prop Master and FriesenPress author Dean Goodine has a knack for storytelling. With They Don’t Pay Me to Say No — his memoir about a life in film — taking off with readers, we spoke with Dean in between takes on an upcoming project to learn more about the making of the book (and how it was almost left on the cutting room floor).

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The Secret (Agent) of Author R. S. Twells’ Success

The Secret (Agent) of Author R. S. Twells’ Success

In August 2021, FriesenPress author R. S. Twells was about to publish the first book. Today, she’s released two books in her YA Agent Bennet saga and provides writing and publishing advice to 90,000+ followers on social media. We spoke with R. S. to learn about her unexpected publishing path, what drives her social success, and more!

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Rewarding Canadian Creativity: An Interview with the Public Lending Right Program’s Peter Schneider

Rewarding Canadian Creativity: An Interview with the Public Lending Right Program’s Peter Schneider

With the 2022 Public Lending Right Program registration for Canadian authors opening February 15th, we chatted with Program Manager Peter Schneider about how self-published authors can benefit, how payment amounts are calculated, the important role of librarians in the process, and more.

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