From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
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Read MoreYour book tells a story, but an interview sells it. That’s why it’s so important to give great media interviews. Our friends Smith Publicity join us on the blog to outline how authors can put their best foot forward and walk into their interviews with confidence.
Read MoreThis winter was filled with a fantastic variety of new high quality books from exciting fantasy novels to thought-provoking business guides, and so much more. Here are 10 titles that recently earned critical acclaim for our latest edition of the FriesenPress Book Review Highlights!
Read MoreBooks grow up as quickly and diversely as today’s children. By exploring what a book is about and how the story is told, we can better understand what changes as young readers grow up – and reflect those changes in the pages of your children’s book.
Read MoreWhen a company sends you the perfect email at the perfect time, it can feel like magic. Book marketing expert Zoe Mathers details how authors can harness the magic of email automation to better understand your ideal readers and sell more books.
Read MoreDo you want people beyond your circle of friends to purchase your memoir? You need a well-crafted message. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to explain why a clear and direct message about the lessons you’ve learned is such a powerful tool for memoir writers.
Read MoreFor a new children’s book to succeed in a crowded market, it doesn’t need to be good. It needs to be *great*. Here are four ways you can make your children’s story stand out and be loved by today’s young readers.
Read MoreDr. Sue Johnson is many things: a New York Times bestselling author, a renowned clinical psychologist, and (after partnering with FriesenPress) a new children’s book author. We spoke with Dr. Johnson to learn more about her empowering decision to self-publish Edgar & Elouise, the unexpected power of saying “no”, and so much more.
Read MoreBISAC codes are one of the first ways readers find new books to read (even if they didn’t know it). To better understand how they work — we’re taking a look at their categories, how they’re used in metadata, and the importance of refining your target audience.
Read MoreIf you’re a self-published author, you’ve probably heard the term “POD”. But what is print on demand? How does print on demand work? And what are the best ways to leverage it to your advantage? We answer these questions and more as we explore this popular publishing model.
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