From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Destigmatizing mental health conversations have never been more prevalent than they are today, but one area still remains underserved. In advance of #BellLetsTalk, we interviewed FriesenPress children’s book author Britt Sayler about her mission to address childhood depression and her important The Semicolon.
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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreAs audiobooks continue to grow in popularity, it benefits all authors to ask themselves: “Should I have an audiobook?” To help determine how audio might fit into your publishing goals, we distill 5 key reasons audiobooks are such a powerful tool for today’s modern author.
Read MoreWith the 2022 Public Lending Right Program registration for Canadian authors opening February 15th, we chatted with Program Manager Peter Schneider about how self-published authors can benefit, how payment amounts are calculated, the important role of librarians in the process, and more.
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