From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
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.
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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreWith millions of books published each year, how do you make sure your book will stand out? And where do you even start? Kellie Rendina of Smith Publicity joins us on the blog to share 5 important steps to take before you dive into the exciting world of book marketing and publicity.
Read MoreWriting can be a powerful and therapeutic healing tool. Even still, writing a book about a painful or traumatic subject can be intensely difficult for many reasons. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to share a thoughtful system for drafting a trauma memoir with care and self-reflection.
Read MoreBeginner writers often see short stories as a trivial stepping stone to something greater (like the novel). But the truth is reading short stories can help improve your writing no matter what genre you write in. Writer Tracie Skuce joins us to share 5 key reasons why.
Read MoreThe most common advice in writing is “write what you know”. That can mean personal experience or simply finding a way to deeply relate to something you haven’t directly lived. We recently sat down with our in-house Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton to learn why authors writing from another’s perspective might use a sensitivity reader.
Read MoreChoosing your book title is the most important marketing decision an author will make. And with millions of books released each year, titles matter more than ever. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to detail 5 rules that will help you create an enticing and unique book title of your own.
Read MoreA style sheet is a concise document generated by the author during the writing process that helps you keep track of the formatting and narrative choices unique to your book. Learn more about how a style sheet can help you stay focused — and develop your own with our included template!
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