by Andrew Snook | Dec 12, 2024 | Book Promotion, Marketing
New authors hoping to make a mark in the literary world need to establish their credibility to readers — and quickly. A positive review from a professional book reviewer is a proven credibility booster in the eyes of readers, media, and potential endorsers of your...
by Andrew Snook | Nov 17, 2024 | Industry News, Writing, Writing Competition
The judges have reviewed the submissions and submitted their shortlist of finalists for Canadian Independent Publishers’ inaugural writing competition. Congrats to everyone who had their stories selected to be published in the 2025 CIP Flash Fiction Collection. ...
by Andrew Snook | Nov 17, 2024 | Indie Bookstores, Industry News
A family-owned bookstore in Stittsville, Ont. is giving tens of thousands of used books a second life. Re-Read Used Books offers its customers a wide variety of used books to peruse, as well as creative creations from local artists and artisans. The owners, Ray and...
by Andrew Snook | Nov 11, 2024 | Horror
Looking for a scary new tale to read? Check out some recent releases from independent authors and publishers below: One Hand Screaming Author: Mark Leslie “Silent screams bounce around my head like an impending storm, brewing into a force that will escape in a wild...
by Andrew Snook | Oct 23, 2024 | Book Promotion, Marketing
Not long ago, the following Facebook message landed in our inbox: Hi FriesenPress — I’m wondering if you have any tips or advice on accessible ways to write a book. I recently had an accident that broke both of my arms; I have an urge to write, but I’m having trouble...
