From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Lt. Col. Chris Linford of the Canadian Armed Forces has written his first book, “Warrior Rising,” with FriesenPress. After tragic experiences in global war zones, Chris developed posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. “Warrior Rising” is the story of his personal battle, and survival. Watch the following video to learn more about his journey.
Read MoreI think that one of the reasons that self-publishing is finally earning respect, is because people have come to understand that while writing may be a solitary pursuit, publishing a book is not. It’s very much a collaborative effort…and it should be. It was a number of years before I read a single self-published book that was worth the paper it was written on. That is absolutely not the case now…and it’s unquestionably because writers are working with editors before they publish.
Read MoreWith more and more people using the internet everyday, it is essential for authors to have their own websites. An author website can serve as a dynamic tool to promote yourself, your books, and anything else related to your personal brand. Websites can be used as a central hub for you to market your book as well as open a beneficial communication channel between you and your fans. Keeping this in mind, there are a few things that every author should have on their author website.
Knowing that my book was eventually going to be available, I began thinking about marketing strategies. I’m no expert, but by simply examining the movie, and video game industry, I could see that they start advertising long before the work ever becomes released. I had a vision and I had a plan.
Read MoreThe FriesenPress team is so excited to be volunteering for classroom activities. What do you think of our involvement with Story Studio?
I think this is absolutely wonderful! The folks at FriesenPress came into the classroom and were so natural and positive with the kids. The synergy felt electric. With older kids it is a tremendous opportunity for mentorship as students see these caring and positive people in their community having literacy-oriented careers. It opens their minds to what is possible and makes them feel worthwhile when successful people are open to giving time to help them develop their thoughts and literacy skills.
Read MoreKerri On is a true story from childhood to where I am now. Others may never go through what I went through. The message is that I survived and continue on in life, without grudges, without labeling and, most of all, with love. Yes, I am a Hells Angels ex-wife, but most of all I am Kerri, and I am proud to be me.
Read MoreThe FriesenPress team rolled up our sleeves (literally!) the other day at the local Canadian Blood Services Clinic.
Once you've decided on a publisher and are starting to work out the details of production, you will want to be thinking about how you can market your book (and yourself).
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:
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