Storytellers Series: The Circuitous Route Of Late Bloomers

Storytellers Series: The Circuitous Route Of Late Bloomers

After a decade in the publishing industry, we’ve worked with thousands of authors whose stories and talent never ceases to inspire us. Today, we’re taking a look at the late-blooming FriesenPress authors who began writing later in life. Their belated starts (or returns) to writing remind us that it's never too late to dream a new dream.

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Storytellers Series: Getting Into Bookstores With Author Allan Waddy

Storytellers Series: Getting Into Bookstores With Author Allan Waddy

Owning shelf space in a favourite bookstore is the dream of so many authors. But earning that valuable book-selling real estate can be tough for first-timers and publishing veterans alike.

We spoke with author Allan Waddy to learn of what distribution and marketing strategies led to his success:

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Storytellers Series: Inspiring Young Authors

Storytellers Series: Inspiring Young Authors

As we continue to celebrate our first decade in business, we want to shine a spotlight on the inspiring authors who brought us here. Today, we’re ceding the stage to some of the youngest FriesenPress authors who, by the act of pursuing their passions, motivate other young writers to do the same.

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Nothing is Impossible: How Robert Adams – Navy SEAL, Doctor, and FriesenPress Author – sells books

Nothing is Impossible: How Robert Adams – Navy SEAL, Doctor, and FriesenPress Author – sells books

Robert Adams – Navy SEAL, doctor, and FriesenPress author – is always up for a new challenge. When it came time to publish Six Days of Impossible, Robert did what came naturally and dove headfirst into the world of book marketing.

With Six Days’ readership growing every month, we caught up with Robert to learn about the bookselling tips he has for other first-time authors.

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How I Balanced Parenting & Publishing

How I Balanced Parenting & Publishing

Publishing a book as a stay-at-home-parent can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to BE intimidating. Here’s how FriesenPress author Malgosia Krol balanced parenting and publishing her award-winning children’s book Quest-terrestrials Vol 1.

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Why Every Author Needs Their Own Brand

Why Every Author Needs Their Own Brand

FriesenPress author Suzanne Forcese describes how publishing her book didn’t just change her life, it changed what she believed about herself.

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How Dinosaurs Learned to Dance: An Interview with Children’s Author Judy Cook

How Dinosaurs Learned to Dance: An Interview with Children’s Author Judy Cook

When Dinosaurs Go Dancing, the award-winning children’s book written by Judy Cook, almost never happened. Due to writing fits and starts, and a stalled collaboration, there were times when it didn’t look like Judy would be able to realize her vision. But the dancer turned first-time author didn’t give up - she persevered through setbacks and doubt, and families all across North America are thankful she did. We recently chatted with Judy about writing, her publishing journey, and the confidence she gained along the way.

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How I Became an Award-Winning Children’s Author

How I Became an Award-Winning Children’s Author

Mark Pichora, author of "You’re Amazing! (Starring You)", went from first-timer to award-winning children’s author. How? Mark explains, in his own words.

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Author Experience: Steve Smith

Author Experience: Steve Smith

The bond formed between FriesenPress’ published authors and their production team is a powerful one. Our Author Experience feature gives our authors a platform to tell the story behind the publication of their story, in their own words. Steve Smith, author of the The Psychopath Machine, first contacted FriesenPress in March 2016

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Author Experience: Meaghan Worthey

Author Experience: Meaghan Worthey

The bond formed between FriesenPress’ published authors and their production team is a powerful one. Our Author Experience feature gives our authors a platform to tell the story behind the publication of their story, in their own words.

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