16 Creative Book Launch Ideas
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Are you gearing up for your book launch and looking for ways to make it stand out? Here are 16 creative book launch ideas from our Book Promotions Team to get you thinking outside the box.
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Book Research: How to Do It, How to Use It, and Its Ultimate Purpose
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Whether you’re writing historical fiction or true-crime, the self-imposed pressure to get the facts “right” can prevent some authors from ever starting their dream project. To give you confidence to move forward, author Chris Humphreys offers some tips on conducting research and using it effectively in your writing.
Read More6 Must-Have Elements of Market-Ready Books
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When your book is not market-ready, you risk your ability to appeal to readers and ultimately diminish your sales potential. If you want to pave the way to publishing success, you’ll need these 6 must-have elements of market-ready books.
Read MoreHow to Self-Edit: 5 Ways to Improve Your Manuscript
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Good self-editing can save you time and money when it comes to hiring a professional editor. To help put together a simple system for tackling your text, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton shares 5 expert self-editing strategies.
Read MoreHow to Take a Professional Author Photo in 5 Easy Steps
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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.
Read More5 Reasons Nonfiction Books Don’t Sell
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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.
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Get a Negative Book Review
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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.
Read More4 Ways to Start Promoting Your Book Before You Publish
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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.
Read MoreWhy Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers Matter (and How to Use Their Feedback)
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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.
Read MoreHow Content Planning Saves You Time
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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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