Want to write a great book? We’ve got your Guide.
Writing a book is a huge achievement. But writing a great book – one that does justice to your story and all the hours you’ve poured into it – is a whole different matter.
That’s why we’ve created our very first writing guide. How to Write a Book Worth Publishing is more than 70 pages of actionable advice for writers of all genres and experience levels. From beginning to ‘The End,’ this free guide will teach you how to write a manuscript you'll be proud to publish.
Ready to get started? All you need is an idea you believe in.
What’s Inside
How to Turn an Idea into a Story
Who Are Your Readers? And What Do They Want?
Research: How to Do It, How to Use It, and Its Ultimate Purpose
How to Form a Writing Routine that Suits Your Style
Conquer the Blank Page with Story Structures
How Writing Goals Will Help You Build Momentum
How to Write Unique and Compelling Characters
Mastering the Art of Revisions
How a Writing Community Can Help You Stay Motivated
How to Ask for Feedback (and Make the Most Out of It)
And much, much more!
Meet the Contributors
Chris Humphreys teaches writing when he’s not writing award-winning and bestselling novels of his own. Chris has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia and has authored more than eighteen published books over his two-decade career with such illustrious houses as Doubleday, Knopf, and Orion. His novel Plague won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel in Canada in 2015. Learn more about Chris at authorchrishumphreys.com.
Astra Crompton is a writer and illustrator with twenty years’ experience in self-publishing. Astra's short stories have been published in magazines, fundraising anthologies, and used in school curriculums. She has taught courses and written articles on creative writing for five years. As FriesenPress’s Editing & Illustrations Coordinator, Astra also manages, coordinates, and vets our industry-leading editing and illustrations teams.
Steve Donahue is a professional speaker, book coach, and the author of two bestselling nonfiction books. His works have sold over 100,000 copies and have been translated into Korean, Turkish, Russian, and Greek. Steve helps new and experienced authors turn their book ideas into well-crafted publications that delight readers and inspire change. To learn more about Steve, visit his website at MyBookCoach.ca.
Brian Cliffen brings over a decade of professional marketing experience to both this guide and his role as Senior Digital Marketing Specialist at FriesenPress. Under the banner of FriesenPress, Brian has written, curated, and contributed to dozens of guides, articles, and interviews that have empowered thousands of writers across North America to share their stories with the world.
Author Testimonials
”I recommend FriesenPress to anyone who is interested in self-publishing. Not once did anyone make me feel foolish because of my ignorance of the business — they were informative, helpful and even soothing to my many uncertainties!
They really know how writers think and feel.”
– Wanda Starr, Author of The Other Realm
“FriesenPress has been a terrific choice for me as a beginning writer. Their competence in every aspect of self-publishing and the helpful staff have made me a better writer and given me the confidence to pursue bigger goals.
I heartily recommend them to anyone who wants to be proud of their finished product.”
– Jim Prock, Author of Gnorman the Gnorwegian Gnome
“I highly recommend FriesenPress for anyone looking to write a book of any type. Regardless of your knowledge and experience.
FriesenPress will do everything reasonably possible to ensure your personal goals and dreams come true.”
– Timothy Weatherall, Author of The Incarnations of Joe
