From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
The author newsletter is one of the most popular and effective ways to interact with your ideal readers. In our latest blog post, Zoe Mathers teaches you everything you need to know about starting (and maintaining) a great author newsletter.
Read MoreYour book marketing plan should build momentum toward the exciting moment of release day. But when's the best time to actually launch your book? Here are 5 things to consider when planning the date that’s right for you.
Read MoreThis fall has been filled with a fantastic variety of new high quality books from captivating adventure memoirs to surreal romance novels, and so much more. Here are 10 titles that recently earned critical acclaim for our latest edition of the FriesenPress Book Review Highlights!
Read MoreProp Master and FriesenPress author Dean Goodine has a knack for storytelling. With They Don’t Pay Me to Say No — his memoir about a life in film — taking off with readers, we spoke with Dean in between takes on an upcoming project to learn more about the making of the book (and how it was almost left on the cutting room floor).
Read MoreWhat would happen if you didn’t write your story? Author Traci Skuce shows how stories that compel us to write always matter (and offers a simple method to start getting it down).
Read MoreIn August 2021, FriesenPress author R. S. Twells was about to publish the first book. Today, she’s released two books in her YA Agent Bennet saga and provides writing and publishing advice to 90,000+ followers on social media. We spoke with R. S. to learn about her unexpected publishing path, what drives her social success, and more!
Read MoreBetween writing, publishing, and marketing, creating a great book is like a triathlon. If you don’t pace yourself, you might burn out. Here are 5 ways a well-considered book proposal can give you the fuel you need to get across the finish line!
Read MoreWesley Shennan is the author of two books exploring his Indigenous heritage – including the detrimental effects of residential school teachings on himself and his family. In advance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we spoke with Wesley about how writing aided him on his healing journey, the importance of celebrating Indigenousness, and much more.
Read MoreFor the longest time, business cards have been the way professionals made memorable connections. Now there’s a new way. Our friends at Smith Publicity break down why it’s key for professionals to see the book as the new business card.
Read MoreInexperience doesn’t have to hold you back from narrating your own audiobook. Self-narration can actually be a viable option at any level of experience. So, before you go outsourcing a professional, consider these 6 key benefits in narrating it yourself.
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