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Creating Life

by Randy Ellefson ...

Narrated by Randy Ellefson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Art of World Building
Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

Creating a unique, immersive setting one life form at a time. CREATING LIFE (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #1) is a detailed how-to guide on inventing the heart of every imaginary world - life. With chapters on creating gods, species/races, plants, animals, monsters, heroes, villains, and even undead, it draws on the author’s quarter century of world building experience. Pointed questions, and an ... Read more

$24.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Creating a unique, immersive setting one life form at a time. CREATING LIFE (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #1) is a detailed how-to guide on inventing the heart of every imaginary world - life. With chapters on creating gods, species/races, plants, animals, monsters, heroes, villains, and even undead, it draws on the author’s quarter century of world building experience. Pointed questions, and an
... Read more
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Audiobook

Heroine's Journey, The

For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

by Gail Carriger ...

Narrated by Starla Huchton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero ... Read more

$20.60 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero
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Audiobook

Audio For Authors

Audiobooks, Podcasting, And Voice Technologies

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books?Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. ... Read more

$20.61 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books?Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers.
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Audiobook

Digital Zettelkasten

Principles, Methods, & Examples

by David Kadavy ...

Narrated by David Kadavy ...

Unabridged

1 hour 25 min

Are you an academic, author, or blogger or anyone else who wants to make writing a breeze?The Zettelkasten method is the perfect way to harness the power of technology to remember what you read and boost creativity. Invented in the 16th century, and practiced to its fullest extent by a German sociologist who wrote more than seventy books and hundreds of articles, the Zettelkasten method is ... Read more

$8.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you an academic, author, or blogger or anyone else who wants to make writing a breeze?The Zettelkasten method is the perfect way to harness the power of technology to remember what you read and boost creativity. Invented in the 16th century, and practiced to its fullest extent by a German sociologist who wrote more than seventy books and hundreds of articles, the Zettelkasten method is
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Audiobook

Cultures and Beyond

by Randy Ellefson ...

Narrated by Randy Ellefson ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Art of World Building
Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

Creating a unique, immersive setting one culture at a time A guide for authors, gamers, and hobbyists Written to help fantasy and science fiction storytellers, game designers, gamers, and hobbyists, CULTURES AND BEYOND (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #3) is a how-to guide for filling an imaginary world with fascinating societies. It includes chapters on creating culture, organizations, armed forces, ... Read more

$30.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Creating a unique, immersive setting one culture at a time A guide for authors, gamers, and hobbyists Written to help fantasy and science fiction storytellers, game designers, gamers, and hobbyists, CULTURES AND BEYOND (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #3) is a how-to guide for filling an imaginary world with fascinating societies. It includes chapters on creating culture, organizations, armed forces,
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Audiobook

Let's Learn About: The Craft of Storytelling

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Claire Taylor, Angela Marsons, Sable Sorensen, Karma Brown, Jennifer Probst ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 9 min

Writing compelling narratives that keep readers turning pages.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about the craft of storytelling and features these conversations:Crafting Memorable Characters with Claire TaylorCrafting a ... Read more

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Writing compelling narratives that keep readers turning pages.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about the craft of storytelling and features these conversations:Crafting Memorable Characters with Claire TaylorCrafting a
... Read more
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Audiobook

The Hero Is You

Sharpen Your Focus, Conquer Your Demons, and Become the Writer You Were Born to Be

by Kendra Levin ...

Narrated by Amy Rubinate ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

Become a Writing HeroA creative writing mentor in inspirational book form. Imagine having your own personal mentor―someone encouraging yet honest, supportive yet empowering, who could help you set and achieve your goals, turn your moments of doubt and fear into sources of strength, and discover what you’re truly capable of when you’re at your best. Kendra Levin is that mentor. And with The Hero is ... Read more

$22.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become a Writing HeroA creative writing mentor in inspirational book form. Imagine having your own personal mentor―someone encouraging yet honest, supportive yet empowering, who could help you set and achieve your goals, turn your moments of doubt and fear into sources of strength, and discover what you’re truly capable of when you’re at your best. Kendra Levin is that mentor. And with The Hero is
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Audiobook

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

$49.46 CAD

"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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Audiobook

Public Speaking: Techniques and Tips for Captivating Your Audience (Overcome Fear and Anxiety and Help You Build Your Speaking Confidence at Work)

by Johnny Baril ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Public Speaking Bundle is a comprehensive step-by-step system for creating highly effective prepared and impromptu speeches.You will not only learn techniques used by 1,000 of the world’s best communicators, but also gain the experience of applying them. All books are easy to follow, entertaining to read, and use many examples from real speeches. Once ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Public Speaking Bundle is a comprehensive step-by-step system for creating highly effective prepared and impromptu speeches.You will not only learn techniques used by 1,000 of the world’s best communicators, but also gain the experience of applying them. All books are easy to follow, entertaining to read, and use many examples from real speeches. Once
... Read more
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Audiobook

Winning Arguments

What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom

by Stanley Fish ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

6 hours

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence.Filled with the wit and observational prowess that shaped Stanley Fish’s acclaimed bestseller How to Write a Sentence, Winning Arguments guides readers through the “greatest hits” of rhetoric. In this clever and engaging guide, Fish offers insight ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence.Filled with the wit and observational prowess that shaped Stanley Fish’s acclaimed bestseller How to Write a Sentence, Winning Arguments guides readers through the “greatest hits” of rhetoric. In this clever and engaging guide, Fish offers insight
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Audiobook

71 Powerful Writing Habits You Can Use Writing Nonfiction

by Matthew Robert Payne ...

Narrated by RWG Publishing ...

Unabridged

4 hours 21 min

Writing successfully and powerfully is a like professional sport. Millions of people play tennis for pleasure, but few professionals earn a living from it.Anyone can write a book and self-publish, and they can do it without a professional publisher, and there are books to teach you how to do that. However, a few good habits need to be formed to create longevity in the writing market and become a ... Read more

$4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Writing successfully and powerfully is a like professional sport. Millions of people play tennis for pleasure, but few professionals earn a living from it.Anyone can write a book and self-publish, and they can do it without a professional publisher, and there are books to teach you how to do that. However, a few good habits need to be formed to create longevity in the writing market and become a
... Read more
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Audiobook

Poetry, Passion and Zen

by Jane Hirshfield ...

Narrated by Michael Toms ...

Unabridged

55 min

Poetry offers depth and color to life and is a natural way to express what it means to be human. Hirshfield offers gentle wisdom about writing and appreciating poetry. She says, "The poem is the speech of the inner heart, the inner mind. If you can simply hear what it's saying as if it were being whispered to you in the dark, you will understand good poems." ... Read more

$2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Poetry offers depth and color to life and is a natural way to express what it means to be human. Hirshfield offers gentle wisdom about writing and appreciating poetry. She says, "The poem is the speech of the inner heart, the inner mind. If you can simply hear what it's saying as if it were being whispered to you in the dark, you will understand good poems."
... Read more
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Audiobook

Productivity for Authors: The Essential Guide on the Best Tips for eBook Authors, Learn Productivity Tips and Writing Strategies to Become a Better Author

by Jerrie Mansel ...

Narrated by Courage ...

Unabridged

49 min

Productivity for Authors: The Essential Guide on the Best Tips for eBook Authors, Learn Productivity Tips and Writing Strategies to Become a Better AuthorPeople write for different reasons. Some write because it’s truly their passion and others write because they enjoy the challenge. There are some who write because they want to make a name for themselves. And then there are the folks that write ... Read more

$5.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Productivity for Authors: The Essential Guide on the Best Tips for eBook Authors, Learn Productivity Tips and Writing Strategies to Become a Better AuthorPeople write for different reasons. Some write because it’s truly their passion and others write because they enjoy the challenge. There are some who write because they want to make a name for themselves. And then there are the folks that write
... Read more
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Audiobook

Power of Poetry by Young Immigrants, The

by Patrice Vecchione ...

Narrated by Justine Willis Toms ...

Unabridged

57 min

In this interview Vecchione, writer and teacher of poetry, shares stories and poems of immigrant children and of the healing properties of poetry. One cannot help but share the sadness of a young person losing touch with their home culture. You’ll be inspired to make a difference in your community to include this large and mostly unheard population. ... Read more

$2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this interview Vecchione, writer and teacher of poetry, shares stories and poems of immigrant children and of the healing properties of poetry. One cannot help but share the sadness of a young person losing touch with their home culture. You’ll be inspired to make a difference in your community to include this large and mostly unheard population.
... Read more
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Audiobook

Cách Viết Truyện Bùng Nổ Với Phương Pháp Hoa Tuyết

by Randy Ingermanson ...

Narrated by Nguyen Chu Nam Phuong ...

Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

Bạn có biết hầu hết tiểu thuyết bán chạy, đều do “thiết kế”?Bạn có một câu chuyện thú vị nhưng chưa biết kể thế nào? Bạn đã viết một chút, nhưng sửa đi sửa lại mãi chưa ưng ý? Bạn nghĩ cái ngày trở thành tác giả sách vẫn còn xa lắm?Sẽ ra sao nếu bạn có thể "thiết kế" những câu chuyện cuốn hút?Bạn biết chắc câu chuyện đó hay thế nào trước cả khi bắt tay vào viết. Độc giả sẽ lật trang liên tục, và ... Read more

$20.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bạn có biết hầu hết tiểu thuyết bán chạy, đều do “thiết kế”?Bạn có một câu chuyện thú vị nhưng chưa biết kể thế nào? Bạn đã viết một chút, nhưng sửa đi sửa lại mãi chưa ưng ý? Bạn nghĩ cái ngày trở thành tác giả sách vẫn còn xa lắm?Sẽ ra sao nếu bạn có thể "thiết kế" những câu chuyện cuốn hút?Bạn biết chắc câu chuyện đó hay thế nào trước cả khi bắt tay vào viết. Độc giả sẽ lật trang liên tục, và
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Audiobook

Story Idea

A Method to Develop a Book Idea

by Jesper Schmidt, Autumn M. Birt ...

Narrated by Derek Botten ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Writer Resources
Unabridged

44 min

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the ... Read more

$6.80 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the
... 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

HowExpert Guide to Fiction Ghostwriting

101 Tips to Learn How to Start, Grow, and Succeed as a Freelance Fiction Ghostwriter

by HowExpert, Anie Edemekong ...

Narrated by James Pafford ...

Unabridged

2 hours 47 min

If you want to discover how to become a freelance fiction ghostwriter, then check out HowExpert Guide to Fiction Ghostwriting.We go through life searching for what it is we are passionate about. And when we finally do, we tend to look for ways to earn a living from it. The problem is? It's not easy getting to monetize your passion-driven skills. It's even way harder when it involves making a ... Read more

$27.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to discover how to become a freelance fiction ghostwriter, then check out HowExpert Guide to Fiction Ghostwriting.We go through life searching for what it is we are passionate about. And when we finally do, we tend to look for ways to earn a living from it. The problem is? It's not easy getting to monetize your passion-driven skills. It's even way harder when it involves making a
... Read more
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Audiobook

Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding Faster

by Ciro Irmici ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Unabridged

50 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding FasterUnlock the secrets to reading faster and comprehending more with "Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding Faster." In today's fast-paced world, the ability to quickly absorb and understand vast amounts of information is not just a luxury but a necessity. This ... Read more

$5.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding FasterUnlock the secrets to reading faster and comprehending more with "Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding Faster." In today's fast-paced world, the ability to quickly absorb and understand vast amounts of information is not just a luxury but a necessity. This
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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

$24.99 CAD 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 ...
... Read more
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Audiobook

Poetry: The Rebirth of Wonder

by Joyce Jenkins ...

Narrated by Phil Cousineau ...

Unabridged

57 min

Great poets reveal discreet moments in which their own heart and soul lit up. They break open our hearts and minds to the truth behind the truth, the truth beyond mere facts. They lead us into an experience of hyper-truth, hyper-reality. Poems speak our fears and loves out loud. Take a romp into the depths of poetry with Jenkins and Cousineau. ... Read more

$2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Great poets reveal discreet moments in which their own heart and soul lit up. They break open our hearts and minds to the truth behind the truth, the truth beyond mere facts. They lead us into an experience of hyper-truth, hyper-reality. Poems speak our fears and loves out loud. Take a romp into the depths of poetry with Jenkins and Cousineau.
... Read more
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Audiobook

Public Speaking: Master Powerful Strategies to Command the Stage (How to Overcome Anxiety and Deliver Unforgettable Presentations)

by Errol Thomas ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.An effective presentation is a critical component of success. It empowers the speaker and rallies the audience to their cause. It makes good messages great and great messages inspiring.You don’t need to be a natural-born storyteller who instantly wins every argument or even talks like a ted speaker. These skills can be learned. Expert public speaking ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.An effective presentation is a critical component of success. It empowers the speaker and rallies the audience to their cause. It makes good messages great and great messages inspiring.You don’t need to be a natural-born storyteller who instantly wins every argument or even talks like a ted speaker. These skills can be learned. Expert public speaking
... Read more
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Audiobook

Best Selling ChatGpt Author, The

How To Write And Publish Your Bestselling Book With AI In 7 Days

by David M. Patel ...

Narrated by Harrison Moore ...

Unabridged

6 hours 40 min

Are you stuck dreaming of publishing a bestselling book—but never finding the time or strategy to make it happen?This audiobook is your shortcut to transforming from idea-dabbler to published author. If you’ve ever wondered how to break through procrastination, confusion, or overwhelm, you’ll discover here a proven, AI-driven system to create and market your nonfiction masterpiece in as little as ... Read more

$12.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you stuck dreaming of publishing a bestselling book—but never finding the time or strategy to make it happen?This audiobook is your shortcut to transforming from idea-dabbler to published author. If you’ve ever wondered how to break through procrastination, confusion, or overwhelm, you’ll discover here a proven, AI-driven system to create and market your nonfiction masterpiece in as little as
... Read more
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Audiobook

Demystifying the Beats

How to Write a Killer Book

by Carol Potenza, Jordyn Kross, Ryley Banks, Erin Krueger ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

Cozy, hard-boiled, or historical…Is writing your mystery novel a complete mystery?Crafting a convincing mystery requires unique story beats—the keys to delivering a satisfying read.This sassy chat (in book form) presented by award-winning authors reveals the secrets to help you execute a story that works. You won’t be handcuffed to a formula. It’s a guideline for assembling clues, criminals, and ... Read more

$13.00 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cozy, hard-boiled, or historical…Is writing your mystery novel a complete mystery?Crafting a convincing mystery requires unique story beats—the keys to delivering a satisfying read.This sassy chat (in book form) presented by award-winning authors reveals the secrets to help you execute a story that works. You won’t be handcuffed to a formula. It’s a guideline for assembling clues, criminals, and
... Read more

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