How to Take a Professional Author Photo in 5 Easy Steps

How to Take a Professional Author Photo in 5 Easy Steps

Your author photo is more than just a picture—it's a story you tell through the lens. FriesenPress Publishing Specialist Lindsay Woollard shares a few tried-and-true tips to help you take a professional author photo that perfectly complements your book.

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5 Reasons Nonfiction Books Don’t Sell

5 Reasons Nonfiction Books Don’t Sell

Do you know why some nonfiction books don’t sell? Bestselling author and book coach Steve Donahue offers 5 insider tips to navigate the common pitfalls that hinder the success of nonfiction books.

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What to Do if You Get a Negative Book Review

What to Do if You Get a Negative Book Review

Criticism comes for the best of us. Even some of the most celebrated books faced their share of negative reviews. If you need help processing a bad review about your creation, our guide can help you bounce back stronger.

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4 Ways to Start Promoting Your Book Before You Publish

4 Ways to Start Promoting Your Book Before You Publish

Knowing what to do when it comes to the beginning stages of book promotion can be daunting — especially for a first-time author. To help you put your best foot forward on your publishing journey, our friends at Smith Publicity offer 4 ways to promote your book before you publish.

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Why Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers Matter (and How to Use Their Feedback)

Why Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers Matter (and How to Use Their Feedback)

Seeking early and honest feedback for your book is crucial to improve your chances of landing well with your target audience. Get expert tips on incorporating the feedback of beta and sensitivity readers in your review process — plus some templates to get you started.

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How Content Planning Saves You Time

How Content Planning Saves You Time

Feel like you’re falling behind with your book marketing? Discover how content planning can be your time-saving companion with essential techniques and resources recommended by our in-house team of book promotion experts.

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Four Common Mistakes Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Four Common Mistakes Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

While every writer’s experience is unique, the missteps along the way are often the same. When you’re ready to self-publish your book, you’ll be well prepared knowing these four common mistakes and the impact they have on a book project.

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How to Write Nonfiction Book Chapters

How to Write Nonfiction Book Chapters

If you're lost on the winding road trip that is writing, we have the roadmap for you! Discover how to craft purposeful and engaging nonfiction chapters that keep readers hooked with ghostwriter Amy Russell-Coutts as your expert guide.

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5 Publishing Services Every Author Needs in 2024

5 Publishing Services Every Author Needs in 2024

Ready to publish your book in 2024? You’ll want the right tools to do it. From expert editing to strategic promotion, we’ve outlined the 5 publishing services every author needs to thrive in today's dynamic publishing landscape.

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2023

Our Top Blog Posts of 2023

As we turn the page on 2023, we’re looking back at 10 of our most insightful and motivating blog posts of the last year. We hope our selection helps to inspire your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead. See you in 2024!

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