From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Traditional 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.
Read MoreMarketing your book during a time of lockdown might feel like the furthest thing from your mind, but the truth is that the world wants to read your words now more than ever. Only readers need to know about your book if they’re going to buy it.
To fuel your book marketing fire, FriesenPress President Tammara Kennelly recently had a virtual sit-down with the millions-selling book marketing guru David Chilton to discuss how to market your self-published book from home, leverage corporate sales, and so much more. Click through for the full conversation.
Read MoreSelf-publishing a book? Editing is one of the most important investments an author can make. Here’s how much it costs to hire an editor for the copy editing, content editing, and proofreading of your book. We also highlight the most essential factors influencing book editing rates so you have a clearer sense of what a fully-edited manuscript might cost when it’s time to publish.
Read MoreAs we embark upon our next decade in business, we consulted a number of our team members and asked them to share with us some lessons they’ve learned while working in self-publishing.
Read MoreOver the last decade, FriesenPress has had both a front-row seat and an active role in influencing the sea change in self-publishing.
Leading up to our 10th birthday, we spoke with President Tammara Kennelly about what we’ve learned and where we’re headed.
Read MoreThe cover is your book’s crucial first impression, acting as packaging, branding, and a big part of its of marketing. Don’t just overcome your cover, employ these simple secrets to leverage the possibilities.
Read MoreMany well-known books have taken the crowdfunding path, including the Friesens-printed Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. But what is it about projects like Rebel Girls that garners such appeal and engagement?
Here’s a look at a few real-world examples of successful campaigns and the characteristics that contributed to them meeting their funding goals.
Editing is a crucial part of the publishing process. However, it’s equally as crucial that self-publishing authors recognize their role as both author and publisher when entering into editing. Our editors have noticed that before some writers are engaged in the process, they hold certain misbeliefs about the parameters and content of the relationship with an editor.
We chatted with our in-house editing professional Amy De Nat and she broke down seven misconceptions she’s encountered in book editing:
Read MoreRaising money is just one of the reasons you should consider crowdfunding for your next book project.
Here’s four top benefits writers experience when crowdfunding!
Read MoreLandscape format books tend to have a certain magic about them.
Author, illustrator, and FriesenPress Publishing Specialist Astra Crompton explores three powerful subtleties of landscape books and how they benefit authors (and delight readers).
Read MoreProfessional publishing services. From editing and book coaching to design, distribution, and promotion support, FriesenPress help writers self-publish and succeed.
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