From writing & publishing advice to author interviews, the FriesenPress Blog is where you'll find industry-leading insights on all facets of self-publishing.
Ready to transform your life experiences into a compelling memoir? While there is no single perfect way to craft your memoir, ghostwriter Amy Russell-Coutts outlines 3 strong ways of telling your life story.
Read MoreNothing grabs viewers’ attention quite like a short video, which is why book teaser trailers have gained such popularity. Learn how to engage your audience and make your book stand out in a crowded market with these 8 elements of effective book teaser trailers.
Read MoreAudiobooks are more than just narration. The combination of technical skill and creative finesse produces a rich tapestry of sound. To help you successfully navigate the world of audiobook production, we’ve compiled a list of six common mistakes you should avoid.
Read MoreIn celebration of our 15th year in the publishing services business, we’re catching up with some of our many remarkable authors from over the years. Our first interview with award-winning author Andrew Snook discusses his evolution as a writer, why he started an author-focused magazine, and much more.
Read MoreA book endorsement is a brief but powerful marketing tool — and something that can feel unattainable to new indie authors. Learn how to acquire (and give) meaningful blurbs in our book endorsement guide.
Read MoreFriesenPress authors’ books can take them to some amazing places. In the FriesenPress Author Spotlight, we pass the mic to our authors to celebrate their experiences in their own words. Here’s a compilation of three authors we recently featured for their extraordinary stories.
Read MoreThoughtfully produced bonus content is a powerful incentive for readers to connect with you as an author. Smith Publicity's Andrea Thatcher joins us to help you draw engaging bonus content out of your books (and use it to grow your readership).
Read MoreAre you a first-time writer working on a nonfiction manuscript? We all make mistakes along the way, but book coach Steve Donahue is here to help you anticipate and overcome five of the most common mistakes made by budding authors.
Read MoreVisual storytelling can cast a spell on readers of children’s books, cookbooks, and even blog posts. But how does that spellbinding magic actually work? Here, we explore the key principles of visual storytelling to ensure your reader efficiently absorbs your content — and remains compelled to keep turning your book’s pages.
Read MorePride Month is a time to build a more inclusive and compassionate future, but LGBTQ+ activist, academic, and author Alyy Patel embodies those values year-round.
Don’t Tell My Parents is Alyy’s debut poetry collection – a book that challenges prevailing narratives and sheds light on the complex experiences of being a South Asian queer person. We recently spoke with Alyy to learn more about her healing journey, what this book means to her and her community, and so much more.
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