From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
It’s time to remove the rose-coloured glasses when it comes to book marketing in the traditional publishing system. From slashed departmental budgets to the harsh economic realities of life in the Big Houses, award-winning author Chris Humphrey joins us to give a (hopeful) peek behind the curtain.
Read MoreWhether you’re a consultant, coach, lawyer, or real estate agent, a nonfiction book about your area of expertise will increase client inquiries, build your contact list, and generate income opportunities. The most important requirement is that you know something your customers don’t know. Here are seven powerful ways that writing a book will help build your business.
Read MoreImagine releasing a travel book at the outset of a global pandemic. What’s an author to do? Andrew Beattie saw it as a chance to get creative, and started a Facebook video series that's getting thousands of views, and racking up plenty of book sales. We interviewed him to find out just how he did it.
Read MoreMarketing your book during a time of lockdown might feel like the furthest thing from your mind, but the truth is that the world wants to read your words now more than ever. Only readers need to know about your book if they’re going to buy it.
To fuel your book marketing fire, FriesenPress President Tammara Kennelly recently had a virtual sit-down with the millions-selling book marketing guru David Chilton to discuss how to market your self-published book from home, leverage corporate sales, and so much more. Click through for the full conversation.
Read MoreOwning shelf space in a favourite bookstore is the dream of so many authors. But earning that valuable book-selling real estate can be tough for first-timers and publishing veterans alike.
We spoke with author Allan Waddy to learn of what distribution and marketing strategies led to his success:
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.
Read MoreThe cover is your book’s crucial first impression, acting as packaging, branding, and a big part of its of marketing. Don’t just overcome your cover, employ these simple secrets to leverage the possibilities.
Read MoreAn aspect of publishing that is often overlooked is the value of a well-crafted, strategically designed title and subtitle. Sure, instincts can lead you to a great first title idea, but a great sounding title and an effective title can be two different things. Wisely chosen titles capture your readers’ attention, hook them, and can even influence them throughout the rest of the book.
Read MoreMany well-known books have taken the crowdfunding path, including the Friesens-printed Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. But what is it about projects like Rebel Girls that garners such appeal and engagement?
Here’s a look at a few real-world examples of successful campaigns and the characteristics that contributed to them meeting their funding goals.
Raising money is just one of the reasons you should consider crowdfunding for your next book project.
Here’s four top benefits writers experience when crowdfunding!
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