From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Is your manuscript ready for professional editing? Our very own in-house Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton can help you save time and money with these 8 steps to best prepare your manuscript for a professional edit.
Read MoreGetting stuck when writing your book is a common (and in many ways necessary) part of the writing process. But getting stuck indefinitely can be a sign of trouble. Luckily, book coach Steve Donahue has seven useful ways to get your manuscript moving again and help you finish writing your book.
Read MoreSummer has already been filled with so many incredible FriesenPress book releases — there’s much to celebrate! Here’s a round-up of 10 titles that recently earned critical acclaim for our first ever Book Review Highlights feature.
Read MoreAudiobooks are more popular than ever, but more titles on the digital shelves means more competition for authors. To help you stand out from the crowd, we’ve put together a list of 10 useful strategies to promote your audiobook.
Read MoreAs readers, we want to connect with the struggles and triumphs of characters. So, as writers, we need to understand how to layer emotion into our narrative. Traci Skuce joins us on the blog to explore four key ways to improve at writing emotions.
Read MoreNot on TikTok? You could be missing out on a golden book marketing opportunity. To keep you in the know, Zoe Mathers walks you through 5 essential steps to successfully market your book on TikTok.
Read MoreEffective interior book design is invisible. And as a result, it’s often overlooked. Jenny Engwer, our Senior Book Designer, explains why you should appreciate these 3 design elements that make books easier and more enjoyable to read.
Read MoreWith TikTok about to reach over 1.5 billion users, the platform is a potential marketing goldmine for authors with a book. Here’s Zoe Mathers with advice for navigating TikTok and finding success promoting your book.
Read MoreWhere self-publishing was once a fantasy, today it is a truly viable publishing option. Here’s bestselling FriesenPress author P.L. Stuart on how self-publishing can help fantasy authors realize their dreams.
Read MoreWith millions of shows out there, podcasts are bigger than ever. And guesting on a podcast within your book’s niche has become a great way to promote yourself. Here’s book coach Steve Donahue with his 5-step process for getting booked on a podcast!
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