From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Book marketing experts frequently recommend seeking outside review before you publish — and for good reason. Here’s how you can take advantage of that insightful feedback and ensure your book is ready to make a positive splash.
Read MoreWith the New Year fast approaching, we decided to look back at ten of our most popular and impactful blog posts of the last year. We hope this compilation of tips and advice inspires your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead.
Read MoreWhen you finally hold that finished book in your hands, just how much of it was really up to you? Bestselling author Chris Humphreys (with 18 traditionally published novels) examines five aspects of the traditional publishing process to demonstrate what sort of control an author really has over their book.
Read MoreWhen you choose to publish by trying to spend as little money as possible, it leaves you susceptible to certain risks. Here are three major factors to consider when bringing your book to the world through free or cheap self-publishing solutions.
Read MoreJust as no two books are exactly alike, no two manuscripts’ editing needs are exactly alike. Here, we break down the different types of editing services to help determine what type your book needs the most.
Read MoreWhether you’re a consultant, coach, lawyer, or real estate agent, a nonfiction book about your area of expertise will increase client inquiries, build your contact list, and generate income opportunities. The most important requirement is that you know something your customers don’t know. Here are seven powerful ways that writing a book will help build your business.
Read MoreBefore you spend hundreds (or even thousands) finding and hiring a professional book designer, we surveyed the industry for the average costs, and broke down the most important factors that will affect a book designer’s prices.
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.
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.
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