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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 MoreWriting a book is all about building sustainable momentum. But for those fits when inspiration and motivation start to run dry, it can be helpful (and downright life-saving!) to have a few strategies for rejuvenating yourself. Here are some key tactics for overcoming five of the most common impediments to building writing momentum.
Read MoreThe origin story is a powerful narrative device that can help you both organize your efforts and clarify your voice for the reader (and potential publishers). It can also help your book stand out in a crowded category by highlighting the unique experiences that inform your message and values. But what exactly is a personal origin story?
Read MoreBook trailers have exploded in popularity in recent years, and become a necessary component for all successful online marketing campaigns. An effective book trailer serves as a dynamic and well-edited showcase of the why behind a book to generate excitement and interest in your potential reader. Here are 6 different ways to ensure your book trailer captures their attention.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreOur Book Promotions team has been coaching authors throughout the pandemic and taken careful notes on the most effective techniques for creating book sales. Here are their top tips for authors marketing a book during COVID-19 — beginning with an important disclaimer.
Read MoreWe all have our own ways of doing things. Writing is no different. But to find your way of doing things can be a challenge. To put you on the right track, bestselling author Chris Humphreys shows you how to form your own writing routine that suits your particular style.
Read MoreMight your self-help, how-to, or leadership book be lacking in originality? You’re not alone. But many of the same elements that help make a song a smash success can be an excellent template for crafting a bestselling book of your own. Here are 5 guiding principles that influence the writing of most hit songs and how to apply them while writing your nonfiction book.
Read MoreOften a writer will say: “I had this amazing thing happen to me. I should put it in a book!” Describing, not a story, but an incident. Great stories require so much more. Here’s how you can turn an idea into a full-fledged story.
Read MoreIt’s true that social media is a powerful tool for authors to build and connect with an audience of readers. It’s also true that there are many, many platforms at your fingertips and only one you. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So, we’ve listed the top 5 tips for first-time authors to put their best foot forward on social media:
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