From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
As the New Year quickly approaches, 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 2023!
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 MoreRecording an audiobook used to require a visit to an expensive studio, but now you can create your own setup from the comfort of home. To help you assemble your own recording space, we’ve outlined all the audio equipment you’ll need to produce a great audiobook.
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 MoreYour book marketing plan should build momentum toward the exciting moment of release day. But when's the best time to actually launch your book? Here are 5 things to consider when planning the date that’s right for you.
Read MoreWhat would happen if you didn’t write your story? Author Traci Skuce shows how stories that compel us to write always matter (and offers a simple method to start getting it down).
Read MoreIn August 2021, FriesenPress author R. S. Twells was about to publish the first book. Today, she’s released two books in her YA Agent Bennet saga and provides writing and publishing advice to 90,000+ followers on social media. We spoke with R. S. to learn about her unexpected publishing path, what drives her social success, and more!
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 MoreInexperience doesn’t have to hold you back from narrating your own audiobook. Self-narration can actually be a viable option at any level of experience. So, before you go outsourcing a professional, consider these 6 key benefits in narrating it yourself.
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