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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

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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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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

$27.00 CAD

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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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

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“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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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
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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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Plot Thickens, The

8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life

by Noah Lukeman ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

As a literary agent, Noah Lukeman hears thousands of book pitches a year. Often the stories sound great in concept, but never live up to their potential on the page. Lukeman shows beginning and advanced writers how to implement the fundamentals of successful plot development, such as character building and heightened suspense and conflict. Writers will find it impossible to walk away from this ... Read more

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As a literary agent, Noah Lukeman hears thousands of book pitches a year. Often the stories sound great in concept, but never live up to their potential on the page. Lukeman shows beginning and advanced writers how to implement the fundamentals of successful plot development, such as character building and heightened suspense and conflict. Writers will find it impossible to walk away from this
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Author Stuck List, The

by Becca Syme ...

Narrated by Becca Syme ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Better-Faster Author Success
Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

When you're stuck, but you don't know why… this book will help.Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.The goal of The Author Stuck List is to help you create a customized tool that will aid in getting ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When you're stuck, but you don't know why… this book will help.Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.The goal of The Author Stuck List is to help you create a customized tool that will aid in getting
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Unleash the POWER of Lyrical Genius

"Ignite your lyrical talent! Access dynamic audio lessons that unlock your creative genius for stunning lyrics."

by Jasper Vexley ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

54 min

Unleash the POWER of Lyrical Genius⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your knowledge by successfully navigating the exam landscape for 2025?Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to excel in your upcoming examinations for 2025?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate re... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash the POWER of Lyrical Genius⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your knowledge by successfully navigating the exam landscape for 2025?Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses everything you need to excel in your upcoming examinations for 2025?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate re...
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How to Make an Audiobook with Joshua Macrae

by Joshua Macrae ...

Narrated by Joshua Macrae ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

HOW TO MAKE AN AUDIOBOOK is a step by step guide for independent publishers and authors to help navigate the wide-world of audiobook production. Including budgeting, casting, distribution, prepping manuscripts, recording audio, as well as marketing techniques used by successful authors in the industry. Written by Audiobook Obsession Award winning narrator Joshua Macrae, this guide has been used ... Read more

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HOW TO MAKE AN AUDIOBOOK is a step by step guide for independent publishers and authors to help navigate the wide-world of audiobook production. Including budgeting, casting, distribution, prepping manuscripts, recording audio, as well as marketing techniques used by successful authors in the industry. Written by Audiobook Obsession Award winning narrator Joshua Macrae, this guide has been used
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FIC

Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World

by Anne Jamison ...

Narrated by Courtney Bailey ...

Unabridged

16 hours 18 min

What is fanfiction, and what is it not? Why does fanfiction matter? And what makes it so important to the future of literature?Fic is a groundbreaking exploration of the history and culture of fan writing and what it means for the way we think about reading, writing, and authorship. It’s a story about literature, community, and technology—about what stories are being told, who’s telling them, how, ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

What is fanfiction, and what is it not? Why does fanfiction matter? And what makes it so important to the future of literature?Fic is a groundbreaking exploration of the history and culture of fan writing and what it means for the way we think about reading, writing, and authorship. It’s a story about literature, community, and technology—about what stories are being told, who’s telling them, how,
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The Influential Author

How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books That Matter

by Gregory Diehl ...

Narrated by Gregory Diehl ...

Unabridged

13 hours 15 min

An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing.Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing.Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets,
... Read more
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Freelance Writing and Getting Published Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

Published and Strategic Writing

by Shelley Woods, C.Y. Livia ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

18 min

Freelance Writing and Getting Published Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Published and Strategic WritingBecoming a freelance writer is a dream of many people. The good thing is that getting started as a freelance writer has never been easier or more in demand. If you want to freelance as a writer, you’ll need to understand the different ways a freelance writer can earn money, plus whether it’s the right ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Freelance Writing and Getting Published Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Published and Strategic WritingBecoming a freelance writer is a dream of many people. The good thing is that getting started as a freelance writer has never been easier or more in demand. If you want to freelance as a writer, you’ll need to understand the different ways a freelance writer can earn money, plus whether it’s the right
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Self Publishing: The Secret Guide to Becoming a Best Seller (The Step-by-step Guide to Writing Publishing and Marketing Your First Book)

by James Wheeler ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 41 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the world of self-publishing with this comprehensive guide designed for aspiring authors. Discover the essence of self-publishing, its benefits, and common myths that might hold you back.Learn how to navigate amazon kdp, prepare your manuscript, and design an eye-catching book cover. Explore strategies for choosing the right categories, writing ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the world of self-publishing with this comprehensive guide designed for aspiring authors. Discover the essence of self-publishing, its benefits, and common myths that might hold you back.Learn how to navigate amazon kdp, prepare your manuscript, and design an eye-catching book cover. Explore strategies for choosing the right categories, writing
... Read more
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Promotional Strategies for Books

How to Market & Promote Your Book

by Dale L. Roberts ...

Narrated by Dale L. Roberts ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Amazon Self Publisher
Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

For years you had a dream……and now the book is published.Why isn’t it selling?When Amazon introduced the Kindle, it changed the publishing world and the gates came crumbling down for millions of people who had stories to tell. Now, self-publishing supports thousands of authors who have cracked the marketing code.What do they know that you don’t?Short Answer: Marketing and PromotionThe best part of ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For years you had a dream……and now the book is published.Why isn’t it selling?When Amazon introduced the Kindle, it changed the publishing world and the gates came crumbling down for millions of people who had stories to tell. Now, self-publishing supports thousands of authors who have cracked the marketing code.What do they know that you don’t?Short Answer: Marketing and PromotionThe best part of
... Read more
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Quit Smoking with Ease: Transform Your Life Today!

"Revamp your quit smoking journey! Dive into dynamic audio lessons tailored for effortless transformation."

by Kieran Lansbury ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Quit Smoking with Ease: Transform Your Life Today!⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you aiming to enhance your well-being and break free from the smoking habit once and for all?Looking for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to successfully quit smoking and reclaim your health?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate comp... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Quit Smoking with Ease: Transform Your Life Today!⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you aiming to enhance your well-being and break free from the smoking habit once and for all?Looking for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to successfully quit smoking and reclaim your health?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate comp...
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DIY Bestseller: How to write, publish, and market your book in the AI era

by Olena Berezovska ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book is not just a practical guide to self-publishing — it's your personal roadmap to modern authorship, where creative inspiration meets technology.You'll learn how to:turn an idea into a book that truly finds its readers;use AI tools for writing, editing, design, and marketing;avoid common mistakes new authors make and build a professional ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book is not just a practical guide to self-publishing — it's your personal roadmap to modern authorship, where creative inspiration meets technology.You'll learn how to:turn an idea into a book that truly finds its readers;use AI tools for writing, editing, design, and marketing;avoid common mistakes new authors make and build a professional
... Read more
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Engage Every Listener: Secrets to Captivating Spoken Stories

"Transform your storytelling! Dive into powerful audio lessons that captivate every audience."

by Alden Vexley ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Engage Every Listener: Secrets to Captivating Spoken Stories⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations ⭐⭐Are you aiming to elevate your career and enhance your understanding by mastering the art of engaging every listener?Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses every key element to captivate and maintain your audience's attention?Your quest ends here!Th... ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Engage Every Listener: Secrets to Captivating Spoken Stories⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations ⭐⭐Are you aiming to elevate your career and enhance your understanding by mastering the art of engaging every listener?Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses every key element to captivate and maintain your audience's attention?Your quest ends here!Th...
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Why Authors Fail

17 Mistakes Self Publishing Authors Make That Sabotage Their Success (and How to Fix Them)

by Derek Doepker ...

Narrated by Derek Doepker ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Could A Hidden Mistake Sabotage Your Self-Publishing Success?Even just one missing link in an otherwise perfect plan can kill your results.The easiest way to avoid these mistakes is to learn from those who have made the mistakes for you, found a way to overcome them, and can take you by the hand to show you the principles you need to follow to guarantee long-term success.From Broke Valet Parker to ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Could A Hidden Mistake Sabotage Your Self-Publishing Success?Even just one missing link in an otherwise perfect plan can kill your results.The easiest way to avoid these mistakes is to learn from those who have made the mistakes for you, found a way to overcome them, and can take you by the hand to show you the principles you need to follow to guarantee long-term success.From Broke Valet Parker to
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7 P's of Publishing Success, The

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Narrated by Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Series series Stark Publishing Solutions
Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing?Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing?Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing,
... Read more
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Guerrilla Marketing for Writers

100 No-Cost, Low-Cost Weapons for Selling Your Work

by Jay Conrad Levinson, Rick Frishman, David L Hancock, Michael Larsen ...

Narrated by Rob Vlock ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

Because the battle begins before a book even hits the shelves, an author needs every weapon to get ahead of the competition. Guerrilla Marketing for Writers is packed with proven insights and advice, it details 100 “Classified secrets” that will help authors sell their work before and after it’s published. This life range of weapons-practical low-cost and no-cost marketing techniques-will help ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Because the battle begins before a book even hits the shelves, an author needs every weapon to get ahead of the competition. Guerrilla Marketing for Writers is packed with proven insights and advice, it details 100 “Classified secrets” that will help authors sell their work before and after it’s published. This life range of weapons-practical low-cost and no-cost marketing techniques-will help
... Read more
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Mini Book Model

How to Write Your Big Ideas in Small Books

by Chris Stanley ...

Narrated by Chris Stanley ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mini Book Publishing
Unabridged

52 min

Wish you had your own book published?Don’t have months or years to complete it?Are you intimidated at the thought of having to write 30,000 words?Meet the Mini Book Model.This book will show you how to write a mini book that will move the needle for you and your business in days… not months. The world has changed, people want shorter content. They want their problems solved in less time… with ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Wish you had your own book published?Don’t have months or years to complete it?Are you intimidated at the thought of having to write 30,000 words?Meet the Mini Book Model.This book will show you how to write a mini book that will move the needle for you and your business in days… not months. The world has changed, people want shorter content. They want their problems solved in less time… with
... Read more
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MASTER THE SECRETS TO EBOOK SUCCESS

HOW TO WRITE BESTSELLING EBOOKS

by ADETUNJI DAMILOLA ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the Blueprint to eBook Success and Become a Bestselling Author!Are you an aspiring author looking to write and publish eBooks that stand out in the crowded digital marketplace? "Master the Secrets to eBook Success: How to Write Bestselling eBooks" is your ultimate guide to navigating the world of self-publishing and digital publishing.This ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the Blueprint to eBook Success and Become a Bestselling Author!Are you an aspiring author looking to write and publish eBooks that stand out in the crowded digital marketplace? "Master the Secrets to eBook Success: How to Write Bestselling eBooks" is your ultimate guide to navigating the world of self-publishing and digital publishing.This
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Part of the Story

Writings from Half a Century

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 life**Margaret 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 ... Read more

$25.94 CAD

**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 life**Margaret 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
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