From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
With millions of shows out there, podcasts are bigger than ever. And guesting on a podcast within your book’s niche has become a great way to promote yourself. Here’s book coach Steve Donahue with his 5-step process for getting booked on a podcast!
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreA memoir is a truly personal project, but if you want to sell it, you can’t wait until you’re already finished writing to think about marketing. Book coach Steve Donahue shows you how to make your memoir marketable from the very first sentence with these 7 valuable tips.
Read MoreWith the 2022 Public Lending Right Program registration for Canadian authors opening February 15th, we chatted with Program Manager Peter Schneider about how self-published authors can benefit, how payment amounts are calculated, the important role of librarians in the process, and more.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how to get your self-published book into your local library? Promoting local authors is part of many libraries’ mandates — these three simple steps will help you make that dream a reality.
Read MoreNo two books are exactly the same — and neither are their marketing strategies. But no matter the book, there are certain missteps every author should try to avoid. To successfully get your book out into the world, watch out for these five common pitfalls.
Read MoreWith millions of books published each year, how do you make sure your book will stand out? And where do you even start? Kellie Rendina of Smith Publicity joins us on the blog to share 5 important steps to take before you dive into the exciting world of book marketing and publicity.
Read MoreChoosing your book title is the most important marketing decision an author will make. And with millions of books released each year, titles matter more than ever. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to detail 5 rules that will help you create an enticing and unique book title of your own.
Read MoreYour voice is worth hearing – but if you’re inaudible to your potential readers, how will they know? An author platform allows you to rise above the noise to reach and connect with those readers. Here are six must-have elements for building your own platform, as recommended by our Book Promotions Team.
Read MoreWondering how to host a virtual book launch? Get advice from someone who’s done it well. FriesenPress author Dr. Dele Ola recently held a successful remote launch for his book Be A Change Agent. Here’s his step-by-step guide for how to throw a safe and successful launch of your very own.
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