From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Book marketing experts frequently recommend seeking outside review before you publish — and for good reason. Here’s how you can take advantage of that insightful feedback and ensure your book is ready to make a positive splash.
Read MoreGoodreads is an easy-to-use, interactive, and low-maintenance social cataloguing site dedicated to authors and readers. If you’re an author with a book to promote, a Goodreads presence can pay off. Here’s how authors can start using the platform today — and why it’s a match made in book marketing heaven.
Read MoreHiring a book publicist? The best results occur when an author is well-prepared for the process. To help you get in the right mindset, Jennifer Tucker from Smith Publicity joins us to share 5 things you may not know about working with a book publicist — but should.
Read MoreWondering how to host a virtual book launch? Get advice from someone who’s done it well. FriesenPress author Dr. Dele Ola recently held a successful remote launch for his book Be A Change Agent. Here’s his step-by-step guide for how to throw a safe and successful launch of your very own.
Read MoreIf you want to transform that rough first draft into an unstoppable bestseller you'll undoubtedly need a professional editor. Still not convinced? Here are three key reasons why it’s crucial to not only hire a professional editor, but one who specializes in books.
Read MoreFriesenPress Publishing Consultant Emily Perkins is featured as a self-publishing expert in a masterclass series called Writing your First (or next) Book. Watch her in-depth interview with host Traci Skuce as she charts the road map to self-publishing:
Read MoreAs the first Black Chief of Police in Canada, Devon Clunis is a trailblazer in the truest sense. But in between his many career achievements, he and his wife Pearlene have also made a difference by authoring children’s books with an inclusive message. We spoke with Devon to learn more about the origins of The Little Boy From Jamaica, the impact his and Pearlene’s books have had on readers, and so much more.
Read MoreLeonard Albert Paris is the author of Jim Crow Also Lived Here. The book recounts Leonard’s first eighteen years growing up as a Black youth in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. In honour of Black History Month, we spoke with Leonard about the mission he’s on with his book, his writing process as a first-time author, and how processing the past can help us work together to build a more inclusive future.
Read MoreWhen you draw potential readers in with a great cover and back cover copy, it can all for naught if your book’s opening pages don’t live up to the hype. Here’s how to write a powerful nonfiction book introduction – and how to use it to your advantage!
Read MoreIf the right illustrator is paired with the right book, they can create magic that brings a writer’s vision to life. When hiring a new illustrator to our team at FriesenPress, we consider certain qualities of experience and expertise. Here’s how you can find the perfect illustrator using those same qualities as markers for your own hiring process.
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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