From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Bestselling FriesenPress author P.L. Stuart went from “shouting into the void” to amassing over 25,000 followers on Twitter with one important value. In our latest blog post, P.L. shares his advice on how you too can build an author platform with simple kindness.
Read MoreAll writers are inspired by someone else’s creative work. It’s only natural to pay homage with a short excerpt or a verse from a song lyric. What could go wrong? To help you navigate the murky legal waters of copyright, book coach Steve Donahue has five important tips.
Read MoreIn the Age of Distraction, it’s easy to lose your writing momentum. To help you finally write and finish your book, story midwife Traci Skuce has 6 ways to keep you focused on your story.
Read MoreAudiobooks are the fastest-growing segment of the publishing industry, which brings up a meaningful question for all authors: “is an audiobook right for me?” Here are three important factors to help you decide if you should turn your book into an audiobook.
Read MoreDo you know what’s fact or fiction when it comes to book editing? To help you gain clarity about the sometimes misunderstood editing process, we’ve highlighted seven important truths that all authors should understand when preparing your book for publication.
Read MoreWriting a children’s book is a unique endeavor, and the marketing is no less unique. To help you develop a thoughtful and customized strategy, our friends at Smith Publicity have shared their 3 insider tips for approaching your children’s book marketing.
Read MoreA dollop of motivation…a heaping cup of great ideas...and a dash of support. In our latest blog post, book coach Steve Donahue helps you cook up a successful nonfiction book using a tried and true recipe of 5 key ingredients.
Read MoreAfter realizing his lifelong ambition to publish a book, some savvy book marketing and mountains of rave reviews, FriesenPress author PL Stuart's debut became an award-winning bestseller. Now he’s exploring yet another new world with the first-ever FriesenPress-produced audiobook.
Read MoreWhile finishing high school, Symphorosa Gabriel wrote Hair Happiness, a children’s book about a little Black girl taking control of her self-image and embracing her natural hair. We recently spoke with Symphorosa to learn about the inspiring origin of Hair Happiness, the importance of representation in children’s books, and much more.
Read MoreBrian Sankarsingh is the author of A Sliver of a Chance, a poetry collection recounting his experiences as an immigrant to Canada from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. We spoke with Brian about how the important message of #BlackHistoryMonth is reflected in his work, his advice for aspiring authors, and much more.
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