Our Top Blog Posts of 2021
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Our first (and hopefully last) pandemic year has drawn to a close. Despite the challenging circumstances, it’s clear that COVID has done little to dampen the spirits or resolve of those with a story that begs to be told. Once again, we are deeply inspired by our growing collective of authors and followers, whose continued creativity and passion for writing has long been a guiding light for us here at FriesenPress.
In 2021, we shared more author interviews than ever before, launched our epic 70+ page writing guide, and continued to provide wide-ranging practical advice to help authors navigate the industry with confidence.
As the New Year quickly approaches, we’re taking a moment to revisit 10 of our most popular blog posts of the last year. We hope our selection helps to inspire your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead. See you in 2022!
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Realizing your calling is both a spiritual experience and a powerful way to launch a book project. Find out why and learn how to start writing it here.
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It may have taken countless hours and endless amounts of coffee, but your writing process is now complete! To start the publishing process with the cleanest manuscript possible, we’ve outlined 5 simple ways to prepare your manuscript for publication.
A style sheet is a concise document generated by the author during the writing process that helps you keep track of the formatting and narrative choices unique to your book. Learn more about how a style sheet can help you stay focused — and develop your own with our included template!
With millions of books published each year, how do you make sure your book will stand out? And where do you even start? Kellie Rendina of Smith Publicity joins us on the blog to share 5 important steps to take before you dive into the exciting world of book marketing and publicity.
Experience is the best friend of most every writer, especially if you believe in writing what you know. FriesenPress author Paul Toffanello takes you through his journey as a children’s book author and details three key writing lessons he learned along the way.
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Choosing your book title is the most important marketing decision an author will make. And with millions of books released each year, titles matter more than ever. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to detail 5 rules that will help you create an enticing and unique book title of your own.
Did you know that authors can earn money from libraries? The Canadian Public Lending Right program issued over $15 million to authors in 2021. Here’s everything you need to know about this program and how to make it work for you.
Whether it’s a historical figure or historical family document, there are so many with important memoirs to recount, but sometimes hesitation means they’re never completed. Here are four reasons to write your memoir now. Not tomorrow, or next week—now.
You may have heard a lot about supply chain issues recently. But what does that mean for the book printing industry in 2022? We spoke with Andrew Fennell, VP of Finance at Friesens, about this “perfect storm” and what authors should know to navigate it.
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Think about characters you’ve loved reading about. What was it that made them so great? Get the answers from author Traci Skuce, who joins us to share 4 expert ways of writing more believable, relatable, and engaging characters.
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