From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
A book endorsement is a brief but powerful marketing tool — and something that can feel unattainable to new indie authors. Learn how to acquire (and give) meaningful blurbs in our book endorsement guide.
Read MoreThoughtfully produced bonus content is a powerful incentive for readers to connect with you as an author. Smith Publicity's Andrea Thatcher joins us to help you draw engaging bonus content out of your books (and use it to grow your readership).
Read MoreAre you a first-time writer working on a nonfiction manuscript? We all make mistakes along the way, but book coach Steve Donahue is here to help you anticipate and overcome five of the most common mistakes made by budding authors.
Read MoreVisual storytelling can cast a spell on readers of children’s books, cookbooks, and even blog posts. But how does that spellbinding magic actually work? Here, we explore the key principles of visual storytelling to ensure your reader efficiently absorbs your content — and remains compelled to keep turning your book’s pages.
Read MoreIf you’re stuck trying to put pen to paper for the first time or untangle a messy first draft, you might need some help in how to brainstorm your novel. Here are 5 key techniques to help kickstart your creativity so you can build momentum on your manuscript.
Read MoreIf a picture is worth a thousand words, what do your illustrations say? Illustrations are a specific art meant to enhance your story. To ensure your book’s artwork is hitting the mark, our team of experts offers 4 useful tips.
Read More“Show don’t tell” is one of the most frequent pieces of writing advice, and for good reason. Here are 6 practical tips for when (and how) to use this important literary technique in your writing.
Read MoreIf you want to make a place feel real to your readers, you need to understand the immersive power of worldbuilding. Here are 6 useful tips you can apply to any genre of fiction writing to help your setting come alive, so it can best serve your narrative.
Read MoreIf you want your memoir to leave a lasting impact on your readers, you need to uncover its defining message. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us on the blog to help you excavate and implement meaningful messaging in your memoir.
Read MoreCreating beautiful, branded social media graphics doesn’t require the extensive knowledge and complicated tools you might think. We enlist the expertise of the FriesenPress Book Promotions team for the tips and advice you need to easily create visually stunning and effective images of your own.
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