From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
If the right illustrator is paired with the right book, they can create magic that brings a writer’s vision to life. When hiring a new illustrator to our team at FriesenPress, we consider certain qualities of experience and expertise. Here’s how you can find the perfect illustrator using those same qualities as markers for your own hiring process.
Read MoreHiring a professional book editor? Whether you’re seeking a freelancer or partnering with a publishing services provider to work with you on your project, we recommend you follow the rubric we at FriesenPress use hire our own vetted editing team. Here are the five criteria you need to consider to make sure you’re choosing the right book editor.
Read MoreThere are so many different ways to approach marketing your book, but where do you begin? How do you determine what you need to succeed? And how much will it cost? We outline the top three marketing & promotion services we recommend to first-time authors, the factors influencing their costs, and the average industry prices for each service.
Read MoreHolding your book in your hands for the first time is a defining moment for any writer. But did you know that capturing this moment in a book unboxing video is an excellent way to develop your author brand and build excitement for your launch? Here’s our guide to help you create your very own unboxing video, from setup to filming to posting!
Read MoreWhether it’s a historical figure or historical family document, there are so many with important memoirs to recount, but sometimes hesitation means they’re never completed. Here are four reasons to write your memoir now. Not tomorrow, or next week—now.
Read MoreThe feature film Target Number One is inspired by FriesenPress author Alain Olivier’s real-life experiences in Thailand. Alain says that if not for an investigation by journalist Victor Malarek, he may never have returned to Canada or been able to tell his side of his harrowing story. We spoke with Alain about the 14-years-in-the-making Hollywood film, his book, and the emotions he’s feeling now that the world is about to hear his story.
Read MoreWhen 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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