Storytellers Series: The Circuitous Route Of Late Bloomers

Storytellers Series: The Circuitous Route Of Late Bloomers

After a decade in the publishing industry, we’ve worked with thousands of authors whose stories and talent never ceases to inspire us. Today, we’re taking a look at the late-blooming FriesenPress authors who began writing later in life. Their belated starts (or returns) to writing remind us that it's never too late to dream a new dream.

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Storytellers Series: Inspiring Young Authors

Storytellers Series: Inspiring Young Authors

As we continue to celebrate our first decade in business, we want to shine a spotlight on the inspiring authors who brought us here. Today, we’re ceding the stage to some of the youngest FriesenPress authors who, by the act of pursuing their passions, motivate other young writers to do the same.

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Weathering the Storm: How a 112-Year-Old Bookmaker Thrives in the Digital Age

Weathering the Storm: How a 112-Year-Old Bookmaker Thrives in the Digital Age

Rumours of the printed book’s death have been greatly exaggerated as the book industry continues to thrive in today’s digital age. To learn why, we spoke with two leaders at one of the organizations leading the way, Friesens—the premiere book manufacturer in Canada, and our parent company!

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10 Lessons Learned from a Decade in Self-Publishing

10 Lessons Learned from a Decade in Self-Publishing

As we embark upon our next decade in business, we consulted a number of our team members and asked them to share with us some lessons they’ve learned while working in self-publishing.

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Design Retrospective: Our In-House Design Team Analyzes Their Favourite Book Covers

Design Retrospective: Our In-House Design Team Analyzes Their Favourite Book Covers

A book cover is a profoundly important part of your book’s impression on potential readers. Over the past decade, FriesenPress has developed over 5,000 book titles, and that means years and years of evolving cover designs.

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Writing the Next Chapter: An Interview with FriesenPress President Tammara Kennelly

Writing the Next Chapter: An Interview with FriesenPress President Tammara Kennelly

Over the last decade, FriesenPress has had both a front-row seat and an active role in influencing the sea change in self-publishing.

Leading up to our 10th birthday, we spoke with President Tammara Kennelly about what we’ve learned and where we’re headed.

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