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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
... Read more
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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
... Read more
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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
... Read more
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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

$20.99 CAD 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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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
... Read more
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Birds Are the Key to Writing Success

"Elevate your writing game! Access compelling audio lessons designed to inspire and enhance your writing."

by Jareth Byers ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

52 min

Birds Are the Key to Writing Success⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you ready to advance your career and enhance your knowledge through powerful storytelling and perseverance?Looking for a comprehensive resource that encompasses everything you need to transform your life through effective writing?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimat... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Birds Are the Key to Writing Success⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you ready to advance your career and enhance your knowledge through powerful storytelling and perseverance?Looking for a comprehensive resource that encompasses everything you need to transform your life through effective writing?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimat...
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150 Self-Publishing Questions Answered

ALLi’s Writing, Publishing, & Book Marketing Tips for Authors and Poets: Publishing Guides for Indie Authors

by Alliance of Independent Authors, M. L. Ronn ...

Narrated by M. L. Ronn ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Publishing Guides for Indie Authors
Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

Do you have self-publishing questions that you can’t seem to find the answer to?We’re here to help!Hi there! We’re the Alliance of Independent Authors (call us ALLi for short - rhymes with “ally”). We’re a nonprofit organization for self-published writers. We help indie authors like you all over the world make better books and reach more readers.It has never been easier to publish a book, but with ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Do you have self-publishing questions that you can’t seem to find the answer to?We’re here to help!Hi there! We’re the Alliance of Independent Authors (call us ALLi for short - rhymes with “ally”). We’re a nonprofit organization for self-published writers. We help indie authors like you all over the world make better books and reach more readers.It has never been easier to publish a book, but with
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Sell That Book

by M.L. Humphrey ...

Narrated by M.L. Humphrey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

So you wrote a book. Congratulations.Now, if you're like a lot of us, you want to sell that book. You're ready to try to become a professional author.This book is meant to help you navigate that next stage of your writing career regardless of whether you want to find a publisher or self-publish. It will give you a high-level discussion of what you need to start thinking about now regardless of the ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

So you wrote a book. Congratulations.Now, if you're like a lot of us, you want to sell that book. You're ready to try to become a professional author.This book is meant to help you navigate that next stage of your writing career regardless of whether you want to find a publisher or self-publish. It will give you a high-level discussion of what you need to start thinking about now regardless of the
... Read more
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Traducción Literaria y Derechos Internacionales

Manual de Redação do Autor - Livro 1

by S. C. Scott ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

Preparados, Listos, Traduzcan!La Editorial Independiente Gold Rush no ha terminado…En realidad, acaba de comenzar en los mercados de idiomas distintos del inglés. Encuentre nuevos lectores, nuevos mercados y gane más dinero al traducir sus libros en otros idiomas. ¡Es más fácil de lo que piensa!Aprenda como:•Identificar mercados mundiales actuales para su género•Obtener los mejores traductores ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Preparados, Listos, Traduzcan!La Editorial Independiente Gold Rush no ha terminado…En realidad, acaba de comenzar en los mercados de idiomas distintos del inglés. Encuentre nuevos lectores, nuevos mercados y gane más dinero al traducir sus libros en otros idiomas. ¡Es más fácil de lo que piensa!Aprenda como:•Identificar mercados mundiales actuales para su género•Obtener los mejores traductores
... Read more
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Write Through It

An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life

by Kate McKean ...

Narrated by Kate McKean ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean.Writers all want the secret to getting published: the magic formula for a query letter, the list of agents who ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean.Writers all want the secret to getting published: the magic formula for a query letter, the list of agents who
... Read more
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Writing Secrets That Transform Your Craft

"Enhance your writing journey! Access inspiring audio lessons crafted to elevate your creativity."

by Ronan Thornefield ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Writing Secrets That Transform Your Craft⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Profound Insights ⭐⭐Are you eager to elevate your writing skills and deepen your understanding of the craft?Searching for a comprehensive resource that equips you with everything you need to enhance your writing?Your quest stops here!This guide is your ultimate companion for mastering the art of stor... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Writing Secrets That Transform Your Craft⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Profound Insights ⭐⭐Are you eager to elevate your writing skills and deepen your understanding of the craft?Searching for a comprehensive resource that equips you with everything you need to enhance your writing?Your quest stops here!This guide is your ultimate companion for mastering the art of stor...
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Ultimate 48 Hour Author

The First Time Author Success System

by Natasa Denman ...

Narrated by Natasa Denman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

* Have you been sitting on a book idea for many years?* Do you have piles and piles of notes and content taking up space on your desk, computer and in your head?* Do friends, family and strangers you meet constantly tell you that you should write a book?* Would you like an exact guide to do it quickly, easily and most importantly make money from it?This must-read book is the ultimate guide to not ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

* Have you been sitting on a book idea for many years?* Do you have piles and piles of notes and content taking up space on your desk, computer and in your head?* Do friends, family and strangers you meet constantly tell you that you should write a book?* Would you like an exact guide to do it quickly, easily and most importantly make money from it?This must-read book is the ultimate guide to not
... Read more
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Before and After the Book Deal

A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book

by Courtney Maum ...

Narrated by Courtney Maum ...

Unabridged

10 hours 35 min

Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including internationally bestselling authors Anthony Doerr, Roxane ... Read more

$35.27 CAD

Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including internationally bestselling authors Anthony Doerr, Roxane
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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

$7.99 CAD 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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Mailing Lists Unboxed

by Patty Jansen ...

Narrated by Patty Jansen ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Three-year, No-bestseller Plan For Making a Sustainable Living From Your Fiction
Unabridged

2 hours 51 min

Self-published authors are coming to realise that a stable career is about a backlist of titles and keeping that backlist selling.But how do you do this?Invariably, advice given by other authors includes holding promotions and lowering the price of the first book in series, or even making it free. However, few people mention one of the most powerful ways to keep your backlist selling: the author ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Self-published authors are coming to realise that a stable career is about a backlist of titles and keeping that backlist selling.But how do you do this?Invariably, advice given by other authors includes holding promotions and lowering the price of the first book in series, or even making it free. However, few people mention one of the most powerful ways to keep your backlist selling: the author
... Read more
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Captivating Sentences: Transform Your Words into Unforgettable Stories

"Ignite your creativity! Experience powerful audio lessons that transform ordinary words into captivating stories."

by Rowan Kepler ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

Captivating Sentences: Transform Your Words into Unforgettable Stories⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your skills through the art of storytelling?Do you seek a comprehensive resource that equips you with everything you need to create engaging narratives?Your quest ends here!This guide is your essential co... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Captivating Sentences: Transform Your Words into Unforgettable Stories⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your skills through the art of storytelling?Do you seek a comprehensive resource that equips you with everything you need to create engaging narratives?Your quest ends here!This guide is your essential co...
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Transform Your Life: 7 Hidden Secrets to Unleash Your Potential

"Unlock your greatness! Access engaging audio lessons and transform your life with 7 hidden secrets to success!"

by Cyrus Trembley ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

Transform Your Life: 7 Hidden Secrets to Unleash Your Potential⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge through effective personal transformation?Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers all essential elements for your journey towards personal empowerment?Your quest ends here!This guide... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Your Life: 7 Hidden Secrets to Unleash Your Potential⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge through effective personal transformation?Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers all essential elements for your journey towards personal empowerment?Your quest ends here!This guide...
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Published.

The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold

by Chandler Bolt ...

Narrated by Chandler Bolt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

Write Your Book Now!Are you tired of "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution, but never making it happen?Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Chandler Bolt presents a proven ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write Your Book Now!Are you tired of "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution, but never making it happen?Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Chandler Bolt presents a proven
... Read more
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The Release

Creativity and Freedom After the Writing Is Done

by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew ...

Narrated by Jenna Rose Stein ...

Unabridged

7 hours 21 min

The release is the stage when writers share the soul of their project—its gift. Here’s how to thrive and best serve your work once the writing is done.In The Release, award-winning author and teacher Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew invites writers to lift their heads out of the product-oriented sandbox and find an alternative way to play. By returning writers to their original delight and guiding them in ... Read more

$25.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The release is the stage when writers share the soul of their project—its gift. Here’s how to thrive and best serve your work once the writing is done.In The Release, award-winning author and teacher Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew invites writers to lift their heads out of the product-oriented sandbox and find an alternative way to play. By returning writers to their original delight and guiding them in
... Read more
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Publish Your Purpose

A Step-By-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea

by Jenn T. Grace ...

Narrated by Jenn T. Grace ...

Unabridged

5 hours 48 min

Strategic Advice from a Nonfiction Publishing ExpertHow many times have you thought, "I should write a book," but weren't sure where to start or if anyone would read it? Perhaps you want to become a thought leader, boost your brand and career, inspire and empower others like you to feel seen or heard, or even change the world. Whether your reasons for writing a book are personal, professional, or ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Strategic Advice from a Nonfiction Publishing ExpertHow many times have you thought, "I should write a book," but weren't sure where to start or if anyone would read it? Perhaps you want to become a thought leader, boost your brand and career, inspire and empower others like you to feel seen or heard, or even change the world. Whether your reasons for writing a book are personal, professional, or
... Read more

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