Ever wondered about the ideal page count for your book? We analyzed the top 250 Amazon bestsellers over the last five years, across all major genres and categories, to find out. Using page count and trim size data, we uncovered patterns that can help you shape your book before it’s published.

Point of view choices can make or break your story’s impact, so how do you choose the right one? FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton show you how to use each perspective to your advantage: when to zoom in, when to pan out, and how to keep your story in focus.

Good worldbuilding isn’t just about imagination, it’s about immersion. Don’t let gaps in internal logic break the spell you’re trying to weave. FriesenPress Editing Coordinator Astra Crompton shares her guide to building fantastical worlds, what to keep in mind, what to avoid, and how to take your setting to the next level.

Book marketing is rarely an author’s favourite task — but it’s a necessary one. That’s why we asked 22 FriesenPress authors to share their best field-tested book marketing advice to give you a helpful boost. From pithy inspiration to email list tips, their insights are honest, practical, and grounded in experience.

Your memoir isn’t just a personal story. It’s the story of all of us—told through you. Author Laura Pratt joins us on the blog to explore why the heart of a memoir isn’t just found in the details themselves, but in the meaning they carry for others.

An author newsletter isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s your most reliable tool for growing and keeping your readership. Smith Publicity CEO, Sandy Poirier Smith, shares how to take control of your message’s content, timing, and delivery — and turn it into a powerful way to connect with readers.

A great thriller entertains, intrigues, and excites. But how do you actually craft suspense—or land the all-important twist? Two rising stars of the thriller genre, Sian Gilbert and Tracy Sierra, share their best tips and tricks to keep readers hooked from page one.

Subject matter experts have so much to offer—but all that wisdom, unfiltered, can drench your reader in a firehose of information. Book coach Steve Donahue shares how slowing down and paring back your manuscript leads to a more focused, engaging read—and even saves you time in the editing process.

Dreaming of a book that shines as bright as the words inside? Author and FriesenPress Editing & Illustrations Coordinator, Astra Crompton, shares 10 options for printing a dazzling custom edition right here in Canada through Friesens.

Did you know many Bible versions are copyrighted? Even well-known translations come with usage guidelines and require accurate citation. Before quoting scripture in your manuscript, consider these best practices to ensure your use is both professional and meaningful to readers.