From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
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.
Read MoreSending your child off to school is nerve wracking for any parent — particularly if that child has cognitive delay or other condition that makes them stand out from their peers. To ease her fun-loving daughter Ella’s transition into school, Krista Ewert started writing. Today, the picture book This is Ella has become an indispensable resource for families and classrooms all over the world. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we sat down with Krista to learn more about how the book continues to help parents of children with Down syndrome, the power of word of mouth and crowdfunding, and much more.
Read MoreFred Kennedy is author of the award-winning book Firstborn, weaving together the histories of the 100-year-old GraceKennedy corporation, Jamaica as a country, and the Kennedy family. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we spoke with Fred about what led him to immortalize his father’s legacy in print, the freedom that came from publishing with FriesenPress, and much more.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreSince starting her career at age 15, Leah den Bok has garnered an international reputation as a photographer, traditionally published author, speaker, and advocate for those experiencing homelessness. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we caught up with Leah to learn how her mission has evolved over the years since self-publishing with FriesenPress, and much more.
Read MoreFormer MuchMusic VJ Bill Welychka is topping the charts – as a bestselling author. As part of our 15th anniversary celebration, we interviewed Bill about his FriesenPress memoir A Happy Has-Been, what’s driving the current wave of MuchMusic nostalgia, and much more.
Read MoreWith over 70,000 copies sold (and counting), 13 Ways to Kill Your Community has driven Doug Griffiths’s success in business since 2016. As part of our 15-year celebration, we spoke with the professional speaker, CEO, and FriesenPress author about sustaining his book’s runaway success, advice to consultants on publishing a book, and much more.
Read MoreFoot Canada Training has trained over 5,000 Canadian nurses since 1993, but it’s the textbook they published with FriesenPress that helps them make a global impact. As part of our 15-year celebration, we spoke with Executive Director Julie Gauthier about Foot Canada Training’s success, how a textbook like the ‘Art & Science of Foot Care’ comes together, and why print on demand is perfect for academic authors.
Read MoreIn celebration of our 15th year in the publishing services business, we’re catching up with some of our many remarkable authors from over the years. Our first interview with award-winning author Andrew Snook discusses his evolution as a writer, why he started an author-focused magazine, and much more.
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