What makes a better book? It might have something to do with the people behind it. At FriesenPress, our employee-owners have a personal stake in every book we help bring into the world. We asked some of them how employee ownership shapes the way they work, collaborate and support our authors.

There is no better feeling as an author than seeing your work displayed on bookstore shelves. But how do you get it there? FriesenPress Director of Author Success Hannah Monteith breaks down how independent authors can get their books into bookstores, from stocking and consignment to wholesale strategy.

Looking to make sense of the budgets, pricing, and production options to successfully bring your manuscript to market? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Emily Perkins for a practical overview of the financial landscape to confidently transition from writer to self-publisher.

“There are a lot of special people who walk through FriesenPress’s doors and leave with a book they are proud of.“ In the latest edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we chat with Senior Publishing Consultant Braden Moulton about his leading role in assisting our authors with sharing their best stories with the world.

First impressions happen in the blink of an eye, and FriesenPress author Jean-Pierre Lacroix has spent decades thinking about what happens in that split second moment. His book, ThinkBlink Manifesto, distills over 36 years of insights from helping major consumer brands, financial institutions, and retailers find their Blink Factor through his global design agency, Shikitani Lacroix Design. We caught up with Jean-Pierre to talk about the story behind ThinkBlink, partnering with FriesenPress to professionally publish in both print and audio formats, branding advice for authors looking to establish themselves as experts, and more.

Research shows that most readers won’t pick up a book if the cover design doesn’t appeal to their taste. To ensure your cover looks right at home on retail shelves, FriesenPress Senior Designer Jenny Engwer explains the expertise that goes into creating a print-ready book cover and how to determine the specifications needed to get it right.

Where do you start with book marketing in our ever-changing online world? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Rebekah Caris for practical and easy-to-implement tips on the essentials of building an authentic author brand.

Behind every great book is a story that took time, patience, and a whole lot of perseverance to tell. But writing a book doesn't have to be a solo trek. We recently sat down with three of our book coaches to discuss why they love what they do, their favourite parts of helping authors, and their best advice for approaching the blank page so you can keep moving forward.

Editing is a crucial part of a polished, professional book. But what does "good editing" actually look like? We aim to answer this question by exploring Editors Canada’s guidelines for book editing excellence and breaking down the four main types of editing – structural, stylistic, copy editing, and proofreading.

Curious whether crowdfunding is right for your book project? Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Scott Donovan for a step by step walkthrough of the crowdfunding process to help set up your next campaign for success.