Our Top Blog Posts of 2022
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Through what felt like an endless cycle of openings and closings, 2022 became a new beginning for many authors. Those who published their books during the pandemic were for the first time finally able to hold book launches and connect with readers in-person. While diminishing the miraculous power of the technology we carry around in our pockets every day, we know how eager many of you were to safely and responsibly celebrate your books with your friends, family, and the readers who love them. This year was the year that wish could finally come true.
On the topic of wishes, early 2022 saw the delivery of one of our authors’ most-requested publishing services (and our first new format since eBooks): audiobooks. In addition to launching this powerful new storytelling option, we introduced the FriesenPress Author Spotlight, where we highlight some of the unexpected and amazing places our authors’ books have taken them. We also started offering our expert publishing insights in the form of free in-person and online speaking engagements. We published our 8,000th title and continued to provide wide-ranging practical advice to help authors navigate the publishing industry with confidence.
As we put a bow on the year that was, we’re taking a moment to revisit 10 of our most impactful and popular blog posts of 2022. We hope these articles inspire your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead.
It may sound easy, but book marketing is truly easier said than done. To help position your book for success, we’ve outlined 6 key book marketing fundamentals to build the foundation of your marketing strategy.
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So, you’ve typed “The End” on your manuscript—but is that massive file on your computer ready for publication? To guide you along the path of revision, we’ve developed a 3-phase, step-by-step checklist for you to follow (and download).
Bestselling FriesenPress author P.L. Stuart went from “shouting into the void” to amassing over 25,000 followers on Twitter with one important value. In our latest blog post, P.L. shares his advice on how you too can build an author platform with simple kindness.
Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment of the publishing industry, which brings up a meaningful question for all authors: “is an audiobook right for me?” Here are three important factors to help you decide if you should turn your book into an audiobook.
Are you stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of revisions? At some point you may ask yourself: “Am I making my book better or just . . . different?” In this excerpt from our Writing Guide, find out when you should stop writing and start publishing.
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Recording an audiobook used to require a visit to an expensive studio, but now you can create your own setup from the comfort of home. To help you assemble your own recording space, we’ve outlined all the audio equipment you’ll need to produce a great audiobook.
Is your manuscript ready for professional editing? Our very own in-house Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton can help you save time and money with these 8 steps to best prepare your manuscript for a professional edit.
What would happen if you didn’t write your story? Author Traci Skuce shows how stories that compel us to write always matter (and offers a simple method to start getting it down).
Do you know what’s fact or fiction when it comes to book editing? To help you gain clarity about the sometimes misunderstood editing process, we’ve highlighted seven important truths that all authors should understand when preparing your book for publication.
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Prop Master and FriesenPress author Dean Goodine has a knack for storytelling. With They Don’t Pay Me to Say No — his memoir about a life in film — taking off with readers, we spoke with Dean in between takes on an upcoming project to learn more about the making of the book (and how it was almost left on the cutting room floor).
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