From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
After realizing his lifelong ambition to publish a book, some savvy book marketing and mountains of rave reviews, FriesenPress author PL Stuart's debut became an award-winning bestseller. Now he’s exploring yet another new world with the first-ever FriesenPress-produced audiobook.
Read MoreWhile playing basketball at Stanford in 2017, Mikaela Brewer found herself at her lowest point. Today, she’s on a mission to destigmatize the conversation around depression and mental health. We caught up with Mikaela on World Suicide Prevention Day to learn more about her new book, how writing helped her heal, and why she’s now planning a return to competitive basketball.
Read MoreAlastair McPherson is the 17 year old author of The Aeternium Cycle – a four-part series of epic fantasy novels. We recently caught up with the young author to learn what fuelled his ambition to publish his books, the book marketing lessons he’s learned, and the backstory behind his recent viral tweet.
Read MoreSonya Ballantyne is the author of Kerri Berry Lynn, a storybook about a young Cree girl living on the Misipawistik reservation with her family and seven dogs. We recently spoke with Sonya about the real Kerri Berry Lynn, the importance of representation, the power of classroom readings, and so much more.
Read MoreBook editing can be one of the most exciting and daunting aspects of the publishing journey – especially if you’re a first-timer. Award-winning author Chris Humphreys joins us with reflections and advice on how new authors can get the most out of this vital stage of the writing (yes, writing) process.
Read MoreForging a career in the traditional publishing industry isn’t easy, even if you boast an award-winning track record of success. Bestselling author Chris Humphreys returns to walk us through the hoop-jumping stages of traditional publishing from the pitch on – using the process of his last traditional deal as an example.
Read MoreThe feature film Target Number One is inspired by FriesenPress author Alain Olivier’s real-life experiences in Thailand. Alain says that if not for an investigation by journalist Victor Malarek, he may never have returned to Canada or been able to tell his side of his harrowing story. We spoke with Alain about the 14-years-in-the-making Hollywood film, his book, and the emotions he’s feeling now that the world is about to hear his story.
Read MoreIt’s time to remove the rose-coloured glasses when it comes to book marketing in the traditional publishing system. From slashed departmental budgets to the harsh economic realities of life in the Big Houses, award-winning author Chris Humphrey joins us to give a (hopeful) peek behind the curtain.
Read MoreImagine releasing a travel book at the outset of a global pandemic. What’s an author to do? Andrew Beattie saw it as a chance to get creative, and started a Facebook video series that's getting thousands of views, and racking up plenty of book sales. We interviewed him to find out just how he did it.
Read MoreTraditional publishing just isn’t what it used to be – even for those who’ve found success within the system. The result is that more and more career authors are turning to self-publishing, and the award-winning traditional author Chris Humphreys is one of them. Here’s why (and how) he’s decided to go indie.
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