From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Engaging the right readers is essential to find the appreciation and success your book deserves. To help reach the readers who will love your book, our friends at Smith Publicity share 3 valuable tips for researching your book’s target audience.
Read MoreNeed help with your manuscript? A book coach can make all the difference, but finding the right one is key. Before you commit, use book coach Graham Wilcox’s 4 essential questions to find the perfect match.
Read MoreStorytelling is a deep-rooted and powerful tradition, particularly within Indigenous communities. This National Indigenous History Month, we're proud to continue our tradition of highlighting Indigenous voices. We've updated our Indigenous Story Spotlight with new insights from authors of Indigenous-focused books, sharing the inspiration behind their powerful stories in their own words.
Read MoreAre you gearing up for your book launch and looking for ways to make it stand out? Here are 16 creative book launch ideas from our Book Promotions Team to get you thinking outside the box.
Read MoreWhether you’re writing historical fiction or true-crime, the self-imposed pressure to get the facts “right” can prevent some authors from ever starting their dream project. To give you confidence to move forward, author Chris Humphreys offers some tips on conducting research and using it effectively in your writing.
Read MoreWhen your book is not market-ready, you risk your ability to appeal to readers and ultimately diminish your sales potential. If you want to pave the way to publishing success, you’ll need these 6 must-have elements of market-ready books.
Read MoreGood self-editing can save you time and money when it comes to hiring a professional editor. To help put together a simple system for tackling your text, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton shares 5 expert self-editing strategies.
Read MoreYour author photo is more than just a picture—it's a story you tell through the lens. FriesenPress Publishing Specialist Lindsay Woollard shares a few tried-and-true tips to help you take a professional author photo that perfectly complements your book.
Read MoreSending your child off to school is nerve wracking for any parent — particularly if that child has cognitive delay or other condition that makes them stand out from their peers. To ease her fun-loving daughter Ella’s transition into school, Krista Ewert started writing. Today, the picture book This is Ella has become an indispensable resource for families and classrooms all over the world. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we sat down with Krista to learn more about how the book continues to help parents of children with Down syndrome, the power of word of mouth and crowdfunding, and much more.
Read MoreDo you know why some nonfiction books don’t sell? Bestselling author and book coach Steve Donahue offers 5 insider tips to navigate the common pitfalls that hinder the success of nonfiction books.
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