From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
ne of the most appealing features of self-publishing is that the author maintains full control over their book – which is why it's important to familiarize yourself with the process and components of book production.
Read MoreSo 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 MoreAt its core, "Six" is about the accidental emergence of a conscious mind inside a computer system, and how it matures as it interacts with the world, learns, and develops a personality. But there are other parallel and intersecting story-lines involving one person’s ruthless pursuit of wealth and power using computer viruses as a weapon, and the efforts of a special police force in trying to track the source.
Read More"My experience with FriesenPress has been great. The staff are available to talk about any issue that may arise, as well as trouble shoot and brainstorm via email until a question is answered or a problem resolved. Again, in multi-book publishing the team really gets to know you, which makes it so much easier." - Author Madison Lake
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 MoreI am very pleased with reaching the 700 mark so quickly, but I am also well-aware that these first 700 copies were the easiest to sell. I will have to work harder to sell the next 700 as I need to reach farther outside my immediate circles of influence. And, my intention is not 700 more or even 7000 more; my goal is tens of thousands so I know I have a lot more work to do over the next several months and years. As the saying goes, "If I can do it, anybody can." If I can make this happen with the help of my editor and FriesenPress so can you. Good luck!
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 MoreProfessional publishing services. From editing and book coaching to design, distribution, and promotion support, FriesenPress help writers self-publish and succeed.
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