Our Top Blog Posts of 2024
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Another year, another chapter filled with stories, milestones, and author triumphs! In 2024, we celebrated 15 years of helping authors bring their stories to life and hit an incredible milestone: our 10,000th published title.
We also added some powerhouse resources to help authors thrive, including How to Self-Publish a Book, Book Editing Services: A Guide for Authors, and How to Market a Self-Published Book. On top of that we also launched our Author Success Highlights page to shine a spotlight on the amazing achievements of the FriesenPress author community.
As we close the book on this year, we wanted to take a moment to revisit our top blog posts that have fueled creativity, offered practical advice, and supported writers at every stage of their publishing journey.
We hope this curated list can help you on your publishing journey now and into the new year. See you in 2025!
There have been some logistical twists and turns for authors since 2020, but the year ahead looks like smooth sailing. We went behind the scenes with Friesens VP of Finance, Andrew Fennell, to find out how the book printing industry turned the tide in 2023 and what authors can expect in 2024.
Are you gearing up for your book launch and looking for ways to make it stand out? Here are 16 creative book launch ideas from our Book Promotions Team to get you thinking outside the box.
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Storytelling is a deep rooted and powerful tradition, particularly within Indigenous communities. This National Indigenous History Month, we connected with the authors of Indigenous-focused books published with FriesenPress over the last 12 months. The result is our first-ever Indigenous Story Spotlight.
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Knowing what to do when it comes to the beginning stages of book promotion can be daunting — especially for a first-time author. To help you put your best foot forward on your publishing journey, our friends at Smith Publicity offer 4 ways to promote your book before you publish.
Ever want to take a behind-the-scenes look at our world-class printing facilities? Our friends at Friesens HQ recently filmed an in-depth tour of the process from paper to printed book. Watch the tour and hear from Friesens Corporate Marketing Manager Pamela Hiebert on why offering tours is so important.
Good self-editing can save you time and money when it comes to hiring a professional editor. To help put together a simple system for tackling your text, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton shares 5 expert self-editing strategies.
Your book deserves to be discovered amid the crowded digital marketplace. Make it easier for potential readers to find and enjoy your work with these actionable SEO tips to boost your self-published book’s discoverability.
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While most people slow down in their golden years, Victor Malarek is ramping up. For the final installment of our 15th anniversary interview series, we spoke to the legendary award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and longtime FriesenPress author, for an epic, career-spanning conversation.
For those living with disabilities, the process of writing and the experience of reading can present unique accessibility challenges. Here's how the right tools and consideration can help you write a book and make it accessible to all readers.
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Ready to take control of your publishing journey? Our Self-Publishing Checklist will guide you through every step—from preparing your manuscript to ‘hitting publish’. Download our free resource today to keep your book on track and avoid common pitfalls that could hinder your literary ambitions.
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