From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
How long should a book be? FriesenPress author Paul Toffanello joins us on the blog to share his advice for using readers' expectations to find the ideal length of your next book project. Here’s your word count guide.
Read MoreFew books hold truly universal appeal. And that’s a good thing, because it means authors can focus on appealing to a target reader instead of the general public. In this excerpt from our Writing Guide, book coach Steve Donahue helps you get to know the people who are going to read (and love) your book.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how to get your self-published book into your local library? Promoting local authors is part of many libraries’ mandates — these three simple steps will help you make that dream a reality.
Read MoreNo two books are exactly the same — and neither are their marketing strategies. But no matter the book, there are certain missteps every author should try to avoid. To successfully get your book out into the world, watch out for these five common pitfalls.
Read MoreFew industries have avoided the 2021 supply chain squeeze, and the book industry is no exception. To get a sense of the effects on book printing and publishing, we spoke with Friesens VP of Finance Andrew Fennell about this “perfect storm” of supply chain issues and what authors need to know to navigate it.
Read MoreWant to save time and money on the publication process? Revise, revise, revise. In this excerpt from our Writing Guide, we explore how three key revision steps can clean up some of the most common issues in first drafts.
Read MoreIf you want to improve your writing, an editor can provide indispensable advice. We asked our team of professional editors to define the most common writing mistakes to help you avoid making them yourself.
Read MoreEach one of us has a story to tell. But book coach Steve Donahue finds most would-be memoirists struggle to get started. To help you along, here’s Steve’s tried and tested sequence of five questions you should consider before writing your memoir.
Read MoreWhile playing basketball at Stanford in 2017, Mikaela Brewer found herself at her lowest point. Today, she’s on a mission to destigmatize the conversation around depression and mental health. We caught up with Mikaela on World Suicide Prevention Day to learn more about her new book, how writing helped her heal, and why she’s now planning a return to competitive basketball.
Read MoreWhat is it that draws people to a book again and again? It’s often compelling characters that rivet us to the words. In the latest excerpt from our Writing Guide, bestselling author Chris Humphreys instructs you on writing captivating characters of your own.
Read MoreTop publishing services provider, committed to helping self-published writers succeed.
©2025 – FriesenPress is 100% employee owned. We are a part of Friesens Corporation, an award-winning North American book printer established in 1907.
This website uses cookies to remember site preferences. By using this website you consent to the use of cookies.
