From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
You’ve put a lot of energy into your book’s text, so don’t skimp on giving attention to your images! Ensure your vision is printed as intended with our 5 crucial steps of image preparation.
Read MoreIf you want your books to be listed on virtual and physical store shelves, it’s not quite as simple as hitting ‘publish’. In our new guide for print-on-demand authors, we detail how to navigate the ever-changing book retail landscape.
Read MoreWith audiobooks only continuing to grow in popularity, it’s savvy to consider how your written book might sound in audio format—and the best time to do so is while you’re still writing! To set you up for future success, we’ve collected 5 audiobook writing and formatting tips you can employ while drafting your manuscript.
Read MoreFoot Canada Training has trained over 5,000 Canadian nurses since 1993, but it’s the textbook they published with FriesenPress that helps them make a global impact. As part of our 15-year celebration, we spoke with Executive Director Julie Gauthier about Foot Canada Training’s success, how a textbook like the ‘Art & Science of Foot Care’ comes together, and why print on demand is perfect for academic authors.
Read MoreReady to transform your life experiences into a compelling memoir? While there is no single perfect way to craft your memoir, ghostwriter Amy Russell-Coutts outlines 3 strong ways of telling your life story.
Read MoreNothing grabs viewers’ attention quite like a short video, which is why book teaser trailers have gained such popularity. Learn how to engage your audience and make your book stand out in a crowded market with these 8 elements of effective book teaser trailers.
Read MoreAudiobooks are more than just narration. The combination of technical skill and creative finesse produces a rich tapestry of sound. To help you successfully navigate the world of audiobook production, we’ve compiled a list of six common mistakes you should avoid.
Read MoreIn celebration of our 15th year in the publishing services business, we’re catching up with some of our many remarkable authors from over the years. Our first interview with award-winning author Andrew Snook discusses his evolution as a writer, why he started an author-focused magazine, and much more.
Read MoreA 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 MoreFriesenPress authors’ books can take them to some amazing places. In the FriesenPress Author Spotlight, we pass the mic to our authors to celebrate their experiences in their own words. Here’s a compilation of three authors we recently featured for their extraordinary stories.
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