Is Publishing a Book a Good Way to Start Your Writing Career?

Is Publishing a Book a Good Way to Start Your Writing Career?

If you have a way with words and love to write, why not make a career or side hustle out of it? Here’s everything you need to know about making the publication of a book the launch pad of your writing career.

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How to Ask for Feedback on your Book (And Make the Most of It)

How to Ask for Feedback on your Book (And Make the Most of It)

Book marketing experts frequently recommend seeking outside review before you publish — and for good reason. Here’s how you can take advantage of that insightful feedback and ensure your book is ready to make a positive splash.

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Our Top Blog Posts of 2020

Our Top Blog Posts of 2020

With the New Year fast approaching, we decided to look back at ten of our most popular and impactful blog posts of the last year. We hope this compilation of tips and advice inspires your writing and publishing journey today and in the year ahead.

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What Authors Can (and Can't) Control in Traditional Publishing

What Authors Can (and Can't) Control in Traditional Publishing

When you finally hold that finished book in your hands, just how much of it was really up to you? Bestselling author Chris Humphreys (with 18 traditionally published novels) examines five aspects of the traditional publishing process to demonstrate what sort of control an author really has over their book.

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Self-Publishing for Free? Proceed with Caution.

Self-Publishing for Free? Proceed with Caution.

When you choose to publish by trying to spend as little money as possible, it leaves you susceptible to certain risks. Here are three major factors to consider when bringing your book to the world through free or cheap self-publishing solutions.

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What Type of Book Edit Do You Need?

What Type of Book Edit Do You Need?

Just as no two books are exactly alike, no two manuscripts’ editing needs are exactly alike. Here, we break down the different types of editing services to help determine what type your book needs the most.

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7 Ways A Book Can Build Your Business

7 Ways A Book Can Build Your Business

Whether 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.

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How Much Does Book Design Cost?

How Much Does Book Design Cost?

Before you spend hundreds (or even thousands) finding and hiring a professional book designer, we surveyed the industry for the average costs, and broke down the most important factors that will affect a book designer’s prices.

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Why I'm Going Indie

Why I'm Going Indie

Traditional publishing just isn’t what it used to be – even for those who’ve found success within the system. The result is that more and more career authors are turning to self-publishing, and the award-winning traditional author Chris Humphreys is one of them. Here’s why (and how) he’s decided to go indie.

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[VIDEO] One-on-One with Book Marketing Guru David Chilton

[VIDEO] One-on-One with Book Marketing Guru David Chilton

Marketing 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.

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