From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
The most common advice in writing is “write what you know”. That can mean personal experience or simply finding a way to deeply relate to something you haven’t directly lived. We recently sat down with our in-house Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton to learn why authors writing from another’s perspective might use a sensitivity reader.
Read MoreLillian Cui Garcia is the author of two FriesenPress-published essay collections born from her experiences as a Filipino immigrant in Canada. We spoke with Lillian about her philanthropic work in the Philippines, what inspired her writing, and why publishing a book is like baking cookies.
Read MoreGeorge has spent his career telling stories about Asian culture through books, songs, and plays. That includes The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing, a children’s book based on the life of a young Chinese immigrant who helped build the Canadian railroad. We caught up with George to learn how he came to discover Chen Sing’s life, his advice for other aspiring writers, and so much more.
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 MoreLeonard Albert Paris is the author of Jim Crow Also Lived Here. The book recounts Leonard’s first eighteen years growing up as a Black youth in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. In honour of Black History Month, we spoke with Leonard about the mission he’s on with his book, his writing process as a first-time author, and how processing the past can help us work together to build a more inclusive future.
Read MoreWe recently sat down with Astra Compton, our in-house illustrations specialist, for a behind-the-scenes look at our illustrations department – including our hiring process, how she matches authors and illustrators, and gives advice to authors embarking on their maiden illustrations voyage.
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.
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