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First Five Pages, The

A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile

by Noah Lukeman ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that ... Read more

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IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that
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Let me tell you a story

Introducing Kobo Audiobooks

by Rakuten Kobo ...

Narrated by Jim Dale ...

Unabridged

3 min

Let me tell you a story. Do you remember when you first fell in love with reading? Well you weren't really reading, were you? No, your passion for books began quite another way. It was listening, wasn't it? To a story. Yes; your love of reading got started when you were being read to. Could there be any six words that have more anticipation behind them than: "Let me tell you a story."Introducing ... Read more

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Let me tell you a story. Do you remember when you first fell in love with reading? Well you weren't really reading, were you? No, your passion for books began quite another way. It was listening, wasn't it? To a story. Yes; your love of reading got started when you were being read to. Could there be any six words that have more anticipation behind them than: "Let me tell you a story."Introducing
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

by Jessica Brody ...

Narrated by Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
Unabridged

10 hours 49 min

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

$20.00 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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Chokepoint Capitalism

How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back

by Rebecca Giblin, Cory Doctorow ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint ... Read more

$20.00 USD

A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint
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All the Knowledge in the World

The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia

by Simon Garfield ...

Narrated by Tim Bentinck ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th...
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Romance Your Brand

Building a Marketable Genre Fiction Series

by Zoe York ...

Narrated by Zoe York ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

“Genre fiction series are the bread and butter of mid-list writers. For many they make the difference between a writing dream and a writing career.”Zoe York/Ainsley Booth, USA Today & New York Times bestselling authorFor the first time ever in print, Zoe York breaks down how she plans a series—something she has done ten times over. Romance Your Brand is an adaptation of an intensive four-week ... Read more

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“Genre fiction series are the bread and butter of mid-list writers. For many they make the difference between a writing dream and a writing career.”Zoe York/Ainsley Booth, USA Today & New York Times bestselling authorFor the first time ever in print, Zoe York breaks down how she plans a series—something she has done ten times over. Romance Your Brand is an adaptation of an intensive four-week
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What Editors Do

The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing

Narrated by Susan Hanfield, Charles Constant ...

Unabridged

12 hours 8 min

Editing is an invisible art where the very best work goes undetected. Editors strive to create books that are enlightening, seamless, and pleasurable to read, all while giving credit to the author. This makes it all the more difficult to truly understand the range of roles they inhabit while shepherding a project from concept to publication.In What Editors Do, Peter Ginna gathers essays from ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Editing is an invisible art where the very best work goes undetected. Editors strive to create books that are enlightening, seamless, and pleasurable to read, all while giving credit to the author. This makes it all the more difficult to truly understand the range of roles they inhabit while shepherding a project from concept to publication.In What Editors Do, Peter Ginna gathers essays from
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Audiobook Revolution, The

Harnessing AI for Cheap, Fast, and Exceptional Narration

by Jack Pemberton ...

Narrated by Jack Pemberton ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

Demystifying AI in Audiobook Production: The Guide to Affordable, High-Quality NarrationDive into the fascinating world of audiobooks and artificial intelligence with our groundbreaking guide, "The Audiobook Revolution: Harnessing AI for Cheap, Fast, and Exceptional Narration." This comprehensive book takes you through the seismic shift occurring in the audiobook industry due to the advent of AI ... Read more

$6.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Demystifying AI in Audiobook Production: The Guide to Affordable, High-Quality NarrationDive into the fascinating world of audiobooks and artificial intelligence with our groundbreaking guide, "The Audiobook Revolution: Harnessing AI for Cheap, Fast, and Exceptional Narration." This comprehensive book takes you through the seismic shift occurring in the audiobook industry due to the advent of AI
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Successful Novelist, The

by David Morrell ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

"Like listening to a beloved brother. I found the acute observations and his narrative philosophy more valuable for the new writer than the contents of any 100 other texts."-Dean Koontz"The Successful Novelist is the vehicle you want if you plan to drive your way to successful fiction."-Joe R. LansdaleDavid Morrell, bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose and The Fifth ... Read more

$35.99 USD

"Like listening to a beloved brother. I found the acute observations and his narrative philosophy more valuable for the new writer than the contents of any 100 other texts."-Dean Koontz"The Successful Novelist is the vehicle you want if you plan to drive your way to successful fiction."-Joe R. LansdaleDavid Morrell, bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose and The Fifth
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Story Grid Universe, The

Leveling Up Your Craft

by Shawn Coyne ...

Narrated by Dan Portnoy ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Story Grid Beats
Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

What Are Story Grid Beats?We think about the story creation process (writing) as one big “problem.”You simply want to travel from where you are right now (without a story that works) to a place where your story takes on a life of its own. It works.We submit to you that the practical way to unpack that very big problem is by breaking it into smaller, more easily solvable units.Just as performers ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What Are Story Grid Beats?We think about the story creation process (writing) as one big “problem.”You simply want to travel from where you are right now (without a story that works) to a place where your story takes on a life of its own. It works.We submit to you that the practical way to unpack that very big problem is by breaking it into smaller, more easily solvable units.Just as performers
... Read more
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Self-publishing: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming a Published Author (The Guide to Crushing the Unrealistic Fears of Becoming a Self-published Author)

by Jesse Howard ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book covers the issues involved in getting self-published books into libraries from every angle – technology, cataloging issues, platforms, vendor access, librarian bias – and from the perspectives of BOTH self-published authors and librarians. Heavily researched. This book also reflects the author’s personal experience as a self-published author ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book covers the issues involved in getting self-published books into libraries from every angle – technology, cataloging issues, platforms, vendor access, librarian bias – and from the perspectives of BOTH self-published authors and librarians. Heavily researched. This book also reflects the author’s personal experience as a self-published author
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Secrets to Writing Success: Simple Strategies for Captivating Stories

"Elevate your storytelling! Dive into engaging audio lessons for mastering compelling narratives effortlessly."

by Harlan Blakemore ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Secrets to Writing Success: Simple Strategies for Captivating StoriesAre you eager to advance your writing career and enhance your storytelling skills?Searching for a comprehensive guide that encompasses all the essential strategies for crafting captivating stories?Your quest ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your writing knowledge, refining your techniques, a... ... Read more

$7.55 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Secrets to Writing Success: Simple Strategies for Captivating StoriesAre you eager to advance your writing career and enhance your storytelling skills?Searching for a comprehensive guide that encompasses all the essential strategies for crafting captivating stories?Your quest ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your writing knowledge, refining your techniques, a...
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Audiobook

My Publishing Imprint

How to Create a Self-Publishing Book Imprint & ISBN Essentials

by David Wogahn ...

Narrated by David Wogahn ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Countdown to Book Launch
Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

Are you planning to self-publish? Do you want to be a publisher?Don't settle for Amazon's free ISBN until you read this book.My Publishing Imprint answers these important questions:Do you have to create a publishing imprint to publish a book?Do you need to establish an entity or register a business name if you want to be recognized as the publisher of a book?What are the legal and business ... Read more

$5.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you planning to self-publish? Do you want to be a publisher?Don't settle for Amazon's free ISBN until you read this book.My Publishing Imprint answers these important questions:Do you have to create a publishing imprint to publish a book?Do you need to establish an entity or register a business name if you want to be recognized as the publisher of a book?What are the legal and business
... Read more
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Audiobook

Get Your Book Selling Wide

Get the Basics of Publishing in Print, Ebook, Audiobook, Translations, Apps, and More

by Monica Leonelle ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Book Sales Supercharged
Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

In this book, you'll find:The five main strategies for going wide in ebook and how authors decideAll the places you can go wide across multiple formats—print, ebook, audiobook, and more—and the benefits and downsides of eachThe general strategies authors use to make money while having their books wide (and why they work or don’t work on various platforms)This book also covers the book industry as ... Read more

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In this book, you'll find:The five main strategies for going wide in ebook and how authors decideAll the places you can go wide across multiple formats—print, ebook, audiobook, and more—and the benefits and downsides of eachThe general strategies authors use to make money while having their books wide (and why they work or don’t work on various platforms)This book also covers the book industry as
... Read more
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Audiobook

Literary Translation and Foreign Rights

Author Publishing Guide

by S. C. Scott ...

Narrated by Michelle Scott ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Author Publishing Guides
Unabridged

2 hours 58 min

Ready, Set, Translate!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Are You An Author? Unlock Your 10-step Plan to Multiple Streams of Income from Foreign Translations. It's Easy and Profitable!The Indie Publishing Gold Rush is not over…In fact, it’s just beginning in non-English language markets. Find new readers, new markets, and make more money by translating your books into other languages. It’s easier than you think! Whether ... ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ready, Set, Translate!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Are You An Author? Unlock Your 10-step Plan to Multiple Streams of Income from Foreign Translations. It's Easy and Profitable!The Indie Publishing Gold Rush is not over…In fact, it’s just beginning in non-English language markets. Find new readers, new markets, and make more money by translating your books into other languages. It’s easier than you think! Whether ...
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Imagine a Door

A Writer's Guide to Unlocking Your Story, Choosing a Publishing Path, and Honoring the Creative Journey

by Laura Stanfill ...

Narrated by Allyson Ryan ...

Unabridged

13 hours 16 min

If you want to get your manuscript published, listen to Imagine a Door.There's no secret handshake or golden key in this book, but Imagine a Door offers a more equitable and empowering prize: information delivered with gentleness. Author and publisher Laura Stanfill started working on this project in 2016, ultimately interviewing more than seventy-five authors and industry experts, including Wendy ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to get your manuscript published, listen to Imagine a Door.There's no secret handshake or golden key in this book, but Imagine a Door offers a more equitable and empowering prize: information delivered with gentleness. Author and publisher Laura Stanfill started working on this project in 2016, ultimately interviewing more than seventy-five authors and industry experts, including Wendy
... Read more
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Audiobook

Going Wide

Self-Publishing Your Books Outside The Amazon Ecosystem

by M.K. Williams ...

Narrated by M.K. Williams ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Author Your Ambition
Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide." I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand the execution requires planning and patience.For those who want to get their book out to as many readers and ... Read more

$5.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide." I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand the execution requires planning and patience.For those who want to get their book out to as many readers and
... Read more
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Big Fiction

How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature

by Dan Sinykin ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

11 hours 43 min

In the late 1950s, Random House editor Jason Epstein would talk jazz with Ralph Ellison or chat with Andy Warhol while pouring drinks in his office. By the 1970s, editors were poring over profit-and-loss statements. The electronics company RCA bought Random House in 1965, and then other large corporations purchased other formerly independent publishers. As multinational conglomerates consolidated ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the late 1950s, Random House editor Jason Epstein would talk jazz with Ralph Ellison or chat with Andy Warhol while pouring drinks in his office. By the 1970s, editors were poring over profit-and-loss statements. The electronics company RCA bought Random House in 1965, and then other large corporations purchased other formerly independent publishers. As multinational conglomerates consolidated
... Read more
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Book Marketing for the First-Time Author

by MK Williams ...

Narrated by MK Williams ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Author Your Ambition
Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

You've written the best book ever and now everyone will be racing to read it. Or, that was the plan.As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set ... Read more

$5.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You've written the best book ever and now everyone will be racing to read it. Or, that was the plan.As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set
... Read more
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Mamá he escrito una novela

Cómo escribir para que te recomiende hasta la suegra

by Rais Busom ...

Narrated by Floren Iniesta ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mamá, te cuento
Unabridged

7 hours 14 min

El 97% de las personas que empiezan una novela nunca la terminan.Si ya conocías este dato, enhorabuena: probablemente no necesites este libro. Si te ha sorprendido, sigue leyendo.Los manuales de escritura tradicionales te enseñan a escribir, pero convenientemente olvidan que escribir es solo la mitad del trabajo. La otra mitad —publicar, promocionar y sobrevivir emocionalmente— suele quedarse en ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

El 97% de las personas que empiezan una novela nunca la terminan.Si ya conocías este dato, enhorabuena: probablemente no necesites este libro. Si te ha sorprendido, sigue leyendo.Los manuales de escritura tradicionales te enseñan a escribir, pero convenientemente olvidan que escribir es solo la mitad del trabajo. La otra mitad —publicar, promocionar y sobrevivir emocionalmente— suele quedarse en
... Read more
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Part of the Story

Writings from Half a Century - An extraordinary collection from one of Britain’s most important literary figures

by Margaret Busby ...

Narrated by Margaret Busby, Sara Powell ...

Unabridged

13 hours 39 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This rare self-portrait from pioneering publisher, writer and cultural activist Margaret Busby underscores her powerful legacy and celebrates some of the people and places that have shaped her exceptional lifeMargaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britain’s youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded ... Read more

$18.79 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.This rare self-portrait from pioneering publisher, writer and cultural activist Margaret Busby underscores her powerful legacy and celebrates some of the people and places that have shaped her exceptional lifeMargaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britain’s youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded
... Read more
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Audiobook

Literature for the People

How The Pioneering Macmillan Brothers Built a Publishing Powerhouse

by Sarah Harkness ...

Narrated by Sarah Harkness ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

**Read by the author, Sarah Harkness.From an impoverished childhood in the Scottish highlands to Victorian London, this is the inspiring story of brothers Daniel and Alexander Macmillan who built a publishing empire - and brought Alice in Wonderland to the world. Their remarkable achievements are revealed in this entertaining, superbly researched biography.**Daniel and Alexander arrived in London ... Read more

$18.78 USD

**Read by the author, Sarah Harkness.From an impoverished childhood in the Scottish highlands to Victorian London, this is the inspiring story of brothers Daniel and Alexander Macmillan who built a publishing empire - and brought Alice in Wonderland to the world. Their remarkable achievements are revealed in this entertaining, superbly researched biography.**Daniel and Alexander arrived in London
... Read more
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Audiobook

From Zero to Four Figures

Making $1000 a Month Self-Publishing Fiction

by Paul Austin Ardoin ...

Narrated by Paul Austin Ardoin ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Write Smarter, Publish Better
Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!In From Zero to Four Figures, USA TODAY bestselling author Paul Austin Ardoin shows you the strategy that helped him build an audience and grow his self-published fiction business to $1,000 a ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!In From Zero to Four Figures, USA TODAY bestselling author Paul Austin Ardoin shows you the strategy that helped him build an audience and grow his self-published fiction business to $1,000 a
... Read more
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Self-publishing: The Inside Secret to Publishing for Profit Under a Pen Name (How to Write, Publish and Sell Books on Kindle Direct Publishing)

by Gordon Martin ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned writer looking to navigate the self-publishing landscape, this comprehensive playbook will equip you with the tools you need to transform your ideas into a polished book that captivates readers and stands out in a crowded digital marketplace.Delve into the self-publishing revolution as you explore the ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned writer looking to navigate the self-publishing landscape, this comprehensive playbook will equip you with the tools you need to transform your ideas into a polished book that captivates readers and stands out in a crowded digital marketplace.Delve into the self-publishing revolution as you explore the
... Read more

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