It’s common for authors to feel hesitant about editors, worrying their manuscript will be heavily altered or their style lost. But good editing is not about dismantling, it's about working together to strengthen the story. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Debbie Anderson to take a closer look at the editing process and how it’s built around collaboration for your success.

“[Employee ownership] means everything. I see a big difference working for a company where we are employee owners and there’s not someone at the top collecting the profits.” In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we introduce Jodi Brown. A FriesenPress Book Designer who's shaped hundreds of author projects over the years with a sharp eye, a wellspring of creativity, and a real love of bookmaking.

Each year, thousands of books are evaluated by over 100 librarians and booksellers for the Foreword INDIES Book Awards. And this year, two FriesenPress authors were named as finalists! We reached out to ask what this award recognition means to them and the lessons they’ve learned along their writing and publishing journey.

We’re celebrating International Children’s Book Day by sharing reflections from 20 FriesenPress children’s authors whose books were nurtured and published over the last year. They talk about why they wrote their books, what publishing has meant to them, and introduce you to a range of stories worth exploring.

“I see it firstly as a responsibility, to make sure that the role we play in shaping the publishing industry is one we can be proud of.” In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we chat with Publishing Specialist Lucien Schraeder about what it means to be an employee owner, favourite books, publishing advice, and much more.

Self-publishing your book? Without a solid plan, you could find yourself overwhelmed by the many tasks involved, which can delay or even derail your aspirations. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Christoph Koniczek and go step-by-step through planning and launching your book.

AI is reshaping the acts of writing and publishing — and using it could alter your book’s fate in ways you don’t expect. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, we break down 7 ways generative AI use could impact your book’s success – from awards eligibility and copyright to your reputation.

Thinking about publishing under a pseudonym? It’s not just about picking a cool name. From Jane Austen to Dr. Seuss, authors have long used pen names to fit a genre, protect their privacy, or even just reinvent themselves. FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton explores everything you need to know about pen names.

Ask any of our 11,000+ authors: it's the people who make publishing with FriesenPress so special. In this edition of our Meet an Employee Owner series, we chat with Publishing Specialist Jamie Ollivier about what it means to be an employee owner, favourite books, publishing advice, and much more.

A beautiful cover is great, but your cover's number 1 role is always marketing. Watch the full replay (with transcript) of our free webinar with FriesenPress’s Rebekah Caris and learn how to make the right design choices for a cover that truly sells your book.