From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Aiming to write a book this year? Setting SMART writing goals will help you avoid getting stuck in 2025. Follow along as we break down how this proven method keeps you on track and writing with purpose.
Read MoreGetting stuck when writing your book is a common (and in many ways necessary) part of the writing process. But getting stuck indefinitely can be a sign of trouble. Luckily, book coach Steve Donahue has seven useful ways to get your manuscript moving again and help you finish writing your book.
Read MoreWriting a book is all about building momentum. The trick is to set writing goals that are in the sweet spot of keeping you motivated without becoming a burden. In this excerpt from our just-released Writing Guide, we’ll explain how you can create a sustainable writing momentum.
Read MoreWriting a book can be daunting – especially if you don’t have much experience. But it’s far from impossible. Book coach and bestselling author Steve Donahue details five ways you can transfer existing talents, systems, and habits from your daily life into writing your book.
Read MoreFriesenPress Publishing Consultant Emily Perkins is featured as a self-publishing expert in a masterclass series called Writing your First (or next) Book. Watch her in-depth interview with host Traci Skuce as she charts the road map to self-publishing:
Read MoreA great book starts with a great book proposal. And yet book proposals are an under-used tool for self-publishing writers.
To help you put together a useful proposal for your book, we’ve created an easy-to-follow free template. Whether you’re in the idea phase or you’re almost finished your first draft, your proposal will be a helpful signpost throughout the writing and revision processes – and well into publishing.
Read MoreAs a writer, voice is everything. When you “find your voice,” you feel a whole lot more competent. How do you get there? Here are three critical voice-discovering rules to try.
Read MoreThe lyrics and music of Lou Reed can teach us valuable lessons about the power of simplicity and honesty in writing.
Read More5 ways to transform your writing practice from drudge to delight.
Read MoreMost people think they could write a novel, but few actually do. Still, there are thousands of people who do complete one or twenty books. What do they have that so many others do not? As it turns out, there are several qualities that separate actual productive writers from those who merely have great intentions.
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