Unwrapping Your Author Brand

Unwrapping Your Author Brand

Once you’ve published your book, you’ll need to find ways to convince people to open it, and that requires more than just a pretty cover. A strong brand can set you apart!

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Punctuating, Presenting, and Naturalizing Dialogue

Punctuating, Presenting, and Naturalizing Dialogue

Crafting diagloue is equal parts art and science. Follow these tips to make your characters' conversations effective and engaging!

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4 Ways an Editor Can Help Improve Your Poetry

4 Ways an Editor Can Help Improve Your Poetry

Professional editing can be of great benefit to poets - they just might not know it.

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8 Tips For Better Back Cover Content

8 Tips For Better Back Cover Content

Your book's cover is the bait, but the back cover content is the true hook - one that turns a reader’s curiosity into action.

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5 Tips for Planning a Successful Book Launch

5 Tips for Planning a Successful Book Launch

Because releasing your book into the world should be a celebration, not something you dread.

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Readability 101: Designing the Interior of Your Book

Readability 101: Designing the Interior of Your Book

A book's text design is far less eye-catching than its cover — so much so that it’s easy to forget the text is designed at all. This is a good thing.

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Dear Author, Adverbs are Not Your Friend! Love, Your Editor

Dear Author, Adverbs are Not Your Friend! Love, Your Editor

A FriesenPress Editor explains how adverbs do a disservice to both you and your reader.

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Do-Re-Mi: Tips for Training Your Narrative Voice

Do-Re-Mi: Tips for Training Your Narrative Voice

A writer's narrative voice is their primary instrument of personal expression. And just like any classically trained vocalist, there are myriad benefits to discovering new  techniques and styles.

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How to Choose Your Illustrator | Part Two: Finding Your Illustrator

How to Choose Your Illustrator | Part Two: Finding Your Illustrator

We understand how important it is to find the right illustrator to bring your vision to life, so we've broken the process down into five easy steps.

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How to Choose Your Illustrator | Part One: Understanding Your Project

How to Choose Your Illustrator | Part One: Understanding Your Project

It's no secret that illustrations can add life to a book’s front cover or inside pages, but finding the right illustrator to collaborate with is crucial. Here's what to ask yourself before beginning your search!

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