From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Spooky stories for kids aren’t just about goosebumps—they’re a tool for learning! FriesenPress children’s author Paul Toffanello breaks down the anatomy of a spooky tale, showing how ominous settings, brave characters, and satisfying resolutions help young readers explore emotions, practice resilience, and fall in love with reading.
Read MoreWebinars are more than a business tool — they’re a stage for authors to show personality, generate book sales, and grow a global audience. It’s such an effective medium that we use a webinar series ourselves to share knowledge with our authors! To get you started with this powerful tool, Smith Publicity CEO, Sandy Poirier Smith, offers her advice for harnessing webinars to grow, connect, and shine.
Read MoreFinishing your book is only the beginning. The next step is making sure readers can actually find it. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free marketing webinar, where FriesenPress’s Leanne Janzen shares practical strategies to promote your book at every stage of the publishing journey.
Read MoreThere's no one right way to plan out your book, but there is a wrong way. To keep you from forcing yourself to adhere to an approach that stalls progress, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton outlines the three main methods.
Read MoreStill deciding whether self-publishing is the best route for your book? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our latest free webinar, where FriesenPress’s Leanne Janzen walks through the myths and realities of self-publishing.
Read MoreWriting and editing are two separate functions of the brain. That’s why editing expertise is so important. To help get your manuscript editor-ready, we asked our team of professional editors for the top 6 tips they wish every author knew before submitting their work.
Read MoreCitations aren’t just technicalities — they’re proof your book is built on solid ground. Editor Adam Mongaya joins us on the blog to share how to write good citations and incorporate them into your writing.
Read MoreYour word choices tell readers more than you think. The right ones build trust, while the wrong ones can hurt your credibility. As language evolves, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton explains why FriesenPress is now adopting the term “authenticity readers” — and how authors can strike the right tone in a shifting landscape.
Read MoreEver wondered about the ideal page count for your book? We analyzed the top 250 Amazon bestsellers over the last five years, across all major genres and categories, to find out. Using page count and trim size data, we uncovered patterns that can help you shape your book before it’s published.
Read MorePoint of view choices can make or break your story’s impact, so how do you choose the right one? FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton show you how to use each perspective to your advantage: when to zoom in, when to pan out, and how to keep your story in focus.
Read MoreProfessional publishing services. From editing and book coaching to design, distribution, and promotion support, FriesenPress help writers self-publish and succeed.
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