FriesenPress

29/01/2025

Your words matter. Write like you’ve been entrusted with a royal decree, because your message has the power to inspire, transform, and endure. ✍️

28/01/2025

Our Author Success Highlights page just got a fresh update with 4 new book award wins, exciting media coverage, author events, and so much more!

Check out all the latest accomplishments from the FriesenPress author community: https://buff.ly/3URiCoi

28/01/2025

Let’s face it: despite the preface being a great opportunity to provide context to your reader, it’s often overlooked in the writing process. 📝

That’s why the following blog post details everything you need to know about writing a strong preface for your book:

Let’s face it: despite the preface being a great opportunity to provide context to your reader, it’s often overlooked in the writing process. That’s why the following blog post details everything you need to know about writing a strong preface for your book.

27/01/2025

“If you’ve just finished drafting, don’t try to self-edit right away. Give yourself at least two weeks to let the book settle in your mind.”

In case you missed it: find out why self-editing is essential, how to do it effectively, and some tips on how to switch gears from drafting to revision:

Your draft might be done, but self-editing is the crucial next step to refine your manuscript before submitting it for professional review. Discover why it’s essential, how to do it effectively, and some tips on how to switch gears from drafting to revision.

27/01/2025

The best writing doesn’t just tell a story—it makes readers feel like they’re living it. ✍️✨

25/01/2025

FriesenPress author Payson Hunter (📘 The Investors' Advocate) was recently selected for Kirkus Reviews' Best Indie Books of the Year list!

Congrats on this special recognition 🥳🎉

Learn more: https://buff.ly/42kr4kr

25/01/2025

Traditional publishing just isn’t what it used to be – even for those who’ve found success within the system.

There are more and more career authors turning to self-publishing, and the award-winning traditional author Chris Humphreys is one of them. Here’s why (and how) he’s decided to go indie:

There are more and more career authors turning to self-publishing, and the award-winning traditional author Chris Humphreys is one of them. Here’s why (and how) he’s decided to go indie.

24/01/2025

Looking to make that brave jump from reader to author by writing and publishing a children's book of your very own?

We've got the support you need with our children’s book publishing guide! 📙

Read it free 👉 https://buff.ly/3HI6DSH

23/01/2025

Your draft might be done, but self-editing is the crucial next step to refine your manuscript before submitting for professional review. 📝🔍

Discover why it’s essential, how to do it effectively, and some tips on how to switch gears from drafting to revision:

Your draft might be done, but self-editing is the crucial next step to refine your manuscript before submitting it for professional review. Discover why it’s essential, how to do it effectively, and some tips on how to switch gears from drafting to revision.

23/01/2025

*Two* FriesenPress authors were recently named winners in the 2024 Canadian Book Club Awards! 🥳 📚

Congrats to Trista Lundquist ( 📘 The Quiet Limit) and Sherry McMillan (📙 My S's Are Messes) on their well-deserved award wins.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3E70LEl

22/01/2025

Our very own Leanne Janzen sat down with Alexa Bigwarfe on Alexa’s Publishing Chat podcast to discuss how to navigate the self-publishing process with confidence.

From choosing the right publishing route to aligning your timeline and budget with your goals, Leanne offers actionable insights to guide your publishing decisions.

🎧 Tune in here: https://buff.ly/3E5J1ZY

22/01/2025

Write a little every day, and soon enough, the spark will find you. 🔥

21/01/2025

Join FriesenPress's Andrea Vetsch this Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at Owl's Nest Bookstore in Calgary for an evening packed with expert tips on partnering with independent bookstores.

We’ll explore:
📖 The process of consignment selling
🌟 How to approach bookstores
✅ Bookstore requirements

🎉 Plus: attendees have a chance to win a FREE Manuscript Evaluation (valued at $499)!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3PHkxsz

21/01/2025

If you’re a self-published author, you’ve probably heard the term “POD”. But what is it? 📚📦

Explore the popular publishing model of Print on Demand, how it works, and the best ways to leverage it to your advantage:

If 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.

20/01/2025

“A confirmation of what I always knew I had inside of me.”

In case you missed it: to help fuel your 2025 publishing journey, we asked our authors what publishing a book has meant to them. We received some of the most inspiring answers:

Finding the time and creative resolve to finish your book — especially on the hard days — is a challenge. You might wonder: “Is it all worth it?” We asked our authors what publishing a book has meant to them in their life — we hope their inspiring and varied answers can help fuel your 2025...

20/01/2025

Clear your mind, quiet the doubts, and stay focused. You've got this! 💻✏️

18/01/2025

When your book is not market-ready, you undermine your ability to appeal to readers and ultimately diminish your sales potential. ✅ 📝

If you want to pave the way to publishing success, you’ll need these 6 must-have elements:

When your book is not market-ready, you risk your ability to appeal to readers and ultimately diminish your sales potential. If you want to pave the way to publishing success, you’ll need these 6 must-have elements of market-ready books.

17/01/2025

Money shouldn't be what keeps you from sharing your story with the world. 💰 📚

Our Definitive Crowdfunding Guide for Writers can teach you everything you need to know about running a successful campaign!

Download the free guide:

The idea of crowdfunding your book can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve written the Definitive Crowdfunding Guide for Writers – a step-by-step guide for the entire crowdfunding process, from beginning to end. There’s no experience necessary. All you need to get started is an idea that you b...