Surviving in a Heartless world: Teen author Mya Zemlock talks about her zombie debut novel

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Surviving in a Heartless world: Teen author Mya Zemlock talks about her zombie debut novel

Zombies are a much more logical, possible supernatural occurrence. If I told you, in twenty years, that vampires were attacking the Earth and that we were all going to die, you would probably laugh, with no doubt in your mind that I was crazy. Even if I told you it was zombies instead of vampires, you still wouldn't believe me. But there would be that nagging voice in the back of your mind that would say, "But maybe..."

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Make your dialogue deliver a one-two punch

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Make your dialogue deliver a one-two punch

For many writers, figuring out how to punch up their dialogue is a bit of a challenge. As one literary agent says, “good dialogue illuminates your characters, moves your plot forward and develops relationships.” She goes on to write, “If you find that your dialogue does need explanation, then frankly, something is wrong with your dialogue.”

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Interview with the FriesenPress editor / author Rhonda Hayter

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Interview with the FriesenPress editor / author Rhonda Hayter

I think that one of the reasons that self-publishing is finally earning respect, is because people have come to understand that while writing may be a solitary pursuit, publishing a book is not. It’s very much a collaborative effort…and it should be. It was a number of years before I read a single self-published book that was worth the paper it was written on. That is absolutely not the case now…and it’s unquestionably because writers are working with editors before they publish.

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How To Publish A Book - Part 2: Production

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How To Publish A Book - Part 2: Production

ne of the most appealing features of self-publishing is that the author maintains full control over their book – which is why it's important to familiarize yourself with the process and components of book production.

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The Great Canadian Publishing Tour with Erinne Sevigny

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The Great Canadian Publishing Tour with Erinne Sevigny

What's your perception on FriesenPress & Friesens corporation?

They are all very hard working (and might I add very efficient) people. Both the manufacturer out in Altona and the press in Victoria are well-oiled machines and they are very smart business people, which is something that is SO important to making publishing work. Writing a great book, while the catalyst, is just a fraction of what it takes to make the wheel spin.

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Self-Publishing for the Right Reasons

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Self-Publishing for the Right Reasons

There are many wrong reasons to write a book, including writing for the sake of just making money, or to increase your consulting or speech fees. If you write a great book, you may make a lot of money as a secondary benefit, but it should not be the main reason you are writing in the first place.

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Can Crowdfunding Help Publish Your Next Book?

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Can Crowdfunding Help Publish Your Next Book?

What is Crowdfunding?

Throughout the history of mankind people get together to support and achieve common goals. They support individuals or groups who are making a change in the society or people who creates new and cool things which would change the world they are living in. These support came in many different forms, while some gave financial back up, others joined by offering their time and expertise or even labor. With the burst of online social media, this act of giving took a new turn at the beginning of the new millanium and today we know it by the term “Crowdfunding“.

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Romance Novel Cover Designing

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Romance Novel Cover Designing

A successful Romance cover can go down smoothly like milk chocolate... if the ingredients are right. In order to be a successful hit on the bookshelves, every romance cover needs: the right imagery, the perfect colour combination, and the proper dusting of typography.

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A First-Time Author Checklist

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A First-Time Author Checklist

So you have written a beautiful manuscript and poured your energy and love into it. At this point, most first-time authors think they have finished their hard work — but the reality is, they are only near the beginning of their journey. It will be perilous and challenging, but if you plan well, ultimately rewarding.

Purchasing anything nowadays can be a scary process, particularly when you are entrusting your words and innermost thoughts in the form of your manuscript to someone you don’t know. Having been in sales over 20 years, I can safely say that if there is one thing that is consistent in sales, it is “if there is a service to be sold, there will always be salesmen to take your money”. Finding that perfect fit for you in a sea of salesmen and businesses can be daunting.

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The Six Biggest Mistakes Made by Self-Published Authors

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The Six Biggest Mistakes Made by Self-Published Authors

Here at FriesenPress, we’re in a position to see A LOT of self-published books. Not only that, we have the opportunity to work with each author individually, while also getting to know their goals and dreams, their manuscript, their book design and marketing efforts. It’s a process where we really get to know our authors well.

After working with hundreds of authors, however, we’ve noticed a few reoccurring errors that they seem to make. Fortunately, they are avoidable, and we’re here to tell you how! Here are the top six mistakes that you can learn from:

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