How the Supply Chain Is Affecting Book Printing in 2021 & 2022

How the Supply Chain Is Affecting Book Printing in 2021 & 2022

Few industries have avoided the 2021 supply chain squeeze, and the book industry is no exception. To get a sense of the effects on book printing and publishing, we spoke with Friesens VP of Finance Andrew Fennell about this “perfect storm” of supply chain issues and what authors need to know to navigate it.

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Making Sense of Your Book Publishing Options in 2023

Making Sense of Your Book Publishing Options in 2023

Are you preparing to publish a book? We’ve outlined three of the most popular options available to give you a sense of the current publishing landscape and help you discover the best route for you and your book.

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How and Why Your Calling Should Become a Book

How and Why Your Calling Should Become a Book

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Realizing your calling is both a spiritual experience and a powerful way to launch a book project. Find out why and learn how to start writing it here.

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5 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Manuscript for Publication

5 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Manuscript for Publication

It may have taken countless hours and endless amounts of coffee, but your writing process is now complete! To start the publishing process with the cleanest manuscript possible, we’ve outlined 5 simple ways to prepare your manuscript for publication.

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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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