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So you're going to publish a book – congratulations!
You may still be writing or proofreading your manuscript, but it's never too early to start thinking about how you're going to publish and who you're going to publish with.
Here are some considerations to keep in mind as you launch into the world of publishing:
Read MoreWhat's your perception on FriesenPress & Friesens corporation?
They are all very hard working (and might I add very efficient) people. Both the manufacturer out in Altona and the press in Victoria are well-oiled machines and they are very smart business people, which is something that is SO important to making publishing work. Writing a great book, while the catalyst, is just a fraction of what it takes to make the wheel spin.
Read MoreThere are many wrong reasons to write a book, including writing for the sake of just making money, or to increase your consulting or speech fees. If you write a great book, you may make a lot of money as a secondary benefit, but it should not be the main reason you are writing in the first place.
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What is Crowdfunding?
Throughout the history of mankind people get together to support and achieve common goals. They support individuals or groups who are making a change in the society or people who creates new and cool things which would change the world they are living in. These support came in many different forms, while some gave financial back up, others joined by offering their time and expertise or even labor. With the burst of online social media, this act of giving took a new turn at the beginning of the new millanium and today we know it by the term “Crowdfunding“.
Read MoreA successful Romance cover can go down smoothly like milk chocolate... if the ingredients are right. In order to be a successful hit on the bookshelves, every romance cover needs: the right imagery, the perfect colour combination, and the proper dusting of typography.
Read MoreValentine's Day is coming up and you've got a romance book to market - lucky for you because timing is on your side. Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to get your brand in front of potential romance readers!
Here at FriesenPress, we've come up with a few out-of-the-box ways to promote your romance novel:
Read MoreThough the same promotional tactics can be used for all types of books, there are additional methods you can use when promoting a children’s book. But before you reach the stage where you promote your book, and before your book has even been published, there are two things that need to be done.
Read MoreWarren Layberry is one of our editors here at FriesenPress. For over thirteen years, he worked for Chapters/Indigo, both in Ottawa and Montreal. He was, for a time, the regional purchasing consultant for Ontario, and the unofficial publishing consultant for the Ottawa area stores. He spent a good deal of time and effort fielding questions from self-published authors and eventually helped to standardize and implement the consignment policies across the chain. Through this question and answer segment, Warren will help dispell some of the mysteries and myths of getting your book into a major chain bookstore.
So you have written a beautiful manuscript and poured your energy and love into it. At this point, most first-time authors think they have finished their hard work — but the reality is, they are only near the beginning of their journey. It will be perilous and challenging, but if you plan well, ultimately rewarding.
Purchasing anything nowadays can be a scary process, particularly when you are entrusting your words and innermost thoughts in the form of your manuscript to someone you don’t know. Having been in sales over 20 years, I can safely say that if there is one thing that is consistent in sales, it is “if there is a service to be sold, there will always be salesmen to take your money”. Finding that perfect fit for you in a sea of salesmen and businesses can be daunting.
Read MoreHere at FriesenPress, we’re in a position to see A LOT of self-published books. Not only that, we have the opportunity to work with each author individually, while also getting to know their goals and dreams, their manuscript, their book design and marketing efforts. It’s a process where we really get to know our authors well.
After working with hundreds of authors, however, we’ve noticed a few reoccurring errors that they seem to make. Fortunately, they are avoidable, and we’re here to tell you how! Here are the top six mistakes that you can learn from:
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