From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Forging a career in the traditional publishing industry isn’t easy, even if you boast an award-winning track record of success. Bestselling author Chris Humphreys returns to walk us through the hoop-jumping stages of traditional publishing from the pitch on – using the process of his last traditional deal as an example.
Read MoreThe feature film Target Number One is inspired by FriesenPress author Alain Olivier’s real-life experiences in Thailand. Alain says that if not for an investigation by journalist Victor Malarek, he may never have returned to Canada or been able to tell his side of his harrowing story. We spoke with Alain about the 14-years-in-the-making Hollywood film, his book, and the emotions he’s feeling now that the world is about to hear his story.
Read MoreWhen you choose to publish by trying to spend as little money as possible, it leaves you susceptible to certain risks. Here are three major factors to consider when bringing your book to the world through free or cheap self-publishing solutions.
Read MoreJust as no two books are exactly alike, no two manuscripts’ editing needs are exactly alike. Here, we break down the different types of editing services to help determine what type your book needs the most.
Read MoreIt’s time to remove the rose-coloured glasses when it comes to book marketing in the traditional publishing system. From slashed departmental budgets to the harsh economic realities of life in the Big Houses, award-winning author Chris Humphrey joins us to give a (hopeful) peek behind the curtain.
Read MoreWhether you’re a consultant, coach, lawyer, or real estate agent, a nonfiction book about your area of expertise will increase client inquiries, build your contact list, and generate income opportunities. The most important requirement is that you know something your customers don’t know. Here are seven powerful ways that writing a book will help build your business.
Read MoreImagine releasing a travel book at the outset of a global pandemic. What’s an author to do? Andrew Beattie saw it as a chance to get creative, and started a Facebook video series that's getting thousands of views, and racking up plenty of book sales. We interviewed him to find out just how he did it.
Read MoreBefore you spend hundreds (or even thousands) finding and hiring a professional book designer, we surveyed the industry for the average costs, and broke down the most important factors that will affect a book designer’s prices.
Read MoreWriting a non-fiction book begins with an idea. A light bulb goes on and suddenly you realize, “I could write a book about this!” Now what? Here are 6 tips from book coach and two-time best-selling author, Steve Donahue, to help you get started writing your first non-fiction book:
Read MoreTraditional publishing just isn’t what it used to be – even for those who’ve found success within the system. The result is that more and more career authors are turning to self-publishing, and the award-winning traditional author Chris Humphreys is one of them. Here’s why (and how) he’s decided to go indie.
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