From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Wesley Shennan is the author of two books exploring his Indigenous heritage – including the detrimental effects of residential school teachings on himself and his family. In advance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we spoke with Wesley about how writing aided him on his healing journey, the importance of celebrating Indigenousness, and much more.
Read MoreWhere self-publishing was once a fantasy, today it is a truly viable publishing option. Here’s bestselling FriesenPress author P.L. Stuart on how self-publishing can help fantasy authors realize their dreams.
Read MoreAudiobooks are the fastest-growing segment of the publishing industry, which brings up a meaningful question for all authors: “is an audiobook right for me?” Here are three important factors to help you decide if you should turn your book into an audiobook.
Read MoreDo you know what’s fact or fiction when it comes to book editing? To help you gain clarity about the sometimes misunderstood editing process, we’ve highlighted seven important truths that all authors should understand when preparing your book for publication.
Read MoreAs the New Year quickly approaches, we wanted to take a moment to revisit 10 of our most insightful and motivating blog posts of the last year. We hope our selection of tips and advice inspires your writing and publishing journey today and in year ahead. See you in 2022!
Read MoreDid you know that authors can earn money from libraries? The Canadian Public Lending Right program issued over $15 million to authors in 2021. Here’s everything you need to know about this program and how to make it work for you.
Read MoreFew 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.
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreIt 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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