From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
A book endorsement is a brief but powerful marketing tool — and something that can feel unattainable to new indie authors. Learn how to acquire (and give) meaningful blurbs in our book endorsement guide.
Read MoreThoughtfully produced bonus content is a powerful incentive for readers to connect with you as an author. Smith Publicity's Andrea Thatcher joins us to help you draw engaging bonus content out of your books (and use it to grow your readership).
Read MoreYour book tells a story, but an interview sells it. That’s why it’s so important to give great media interviews. Our friends Smith Publicity join us on the blog to outline how authors can put their best foot forward and walk into their interviews with confidence.
Read MoreWhen a company sends you the perfect email at the perfect time, it can feel like magic. Book marketing expert Zoe Mathers details how authors can harness the magic of email automation to better understand your ideal readers and sell more books.
Read MoreIs book marketing something you dread? You’re not alone — many authors feel intimidated by the idea of selling. So, to help change your perspective for the better, Zoe Mathers joins us to offer 5 tips on how to market your book if (you think) you hate book marketing.
Read MoreBook professionals know that the most effective form of marketing is word-of-mouth. To help authors take advantage, our friends at Smith Publicity outline how you can garner and best use reader reviews.
Read MoreThe author newsletter is one of the most popular and effective ways to interact with your ideal readers. In our latest blog post, Zoe Mathers teaches you everything you need to know about starting (and maintaining) a great author newsletter.
Read MoreBetween writing, publishing, and marketing, creating a great book is like a triathlon. If you don’t pace yourself, you might burn out. Here are 5 ways a well-considered book proposal can give you the fuel you need to get across the finish line!
Read MoreFor the longest time, business cards have been the way professionals made memorable connections. Now there’s a new way. Our friends at Smith Publicity break down why it’s key for professionals to see the book as the new business card.
Read MoreAudiobooks are more popular than ever, but more titles on the digital shelves means more competition for authors. To help you stand out from the crowd, we’ve put together a list of 10 useful strategies to promote your audiobook.
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