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Engaging the right readers is essential to find the appreciation and success your book deserves. To help reach the readers who will love your book, our friends at Smith Publicity share 3 valuable tips for researching your book’s target audience.
Read MoreNeed help with your manuscript? A book coach can make all the difference, but finding the right one is key. Before you commit, use book coach Graham Wilcox’s 4 essential questions to find the perfect match.
Read MoreAre you gearing up for your book launch and looking for ways to make it stand out? Here are 16 creative book launch ideas from our Book Promotions Team to get you thinking outside the box.
Read MoreWhether you’re writing historical fiction or true-crime, the self-imposed pressure to get the facts “right” can prevent some authors from ever starting their dream project. To give you confidence to move forward, author Chris Humphreys offers some tips on conducting research and using it effectively in your writing.
Read MoreWhen your book is not market-ready, you risk your ability to appeal to readers and ultimately diminish your sales potential. If you want to pave the way to publishing success, you’ll need these 6 must-have elements of market-ready books.
Read MoreGood self-editing can save you time and money when it comes to hiring a professional editor. To help put together a simple system for tackling your text, FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton shares 5 expert self-editing strategies.
Read MoreYour author photo is more than just a picture—it's a story you tell through the lens. FriesenPress Publishing Specialist Lindsay Woollard shares a few tried-and-true tips to help you take a professional author photo that perfectly complements your book.
Read MoreDo you know why some nonfiction books don’t sell? Bestselling author and book coach Steve Donahue offers 5 insider tips to navigate the common pitfalls that hinder the success of nonfiction books.
Read MoreCriticism comes for the best of us. Even some of the most celebrated books faced their share of negative reviews. If you need help processing a bad review about your creation, our guide can help you bounce back stronger.
Read MoreKnowing what to do when it comes to the beginning stages of book promotion can be daunting — especially for a first-time author. To help you put your best foot forward on your publishing journey, our friends at Smith Publicity offer 4 ways to promote your book before you publish.
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