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Successful Self-Publishing Fourth Edition

How to Self-Publish and Market Your Book

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Books For Writers
Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Worried it's too complex or you don't have the right skills?This updated and expanded Fourth edition of Successful Self-Publishing provides everything you need to successfully self-publish your book in ebook, print, and audio formats, plus proven marketing strategies to reach more readers.Written by award-winning, New York Times and USA ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Worried it's too complex or you don't have the right skills?This updated and expanded Fourth edition of Successful Self-Publishing provides everything you need to successfully self-publish your book in ebook, print, and audio formats, plus proven marketing strategies to reach more readers.Written by award-winning, New York Times and USA
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Audiobook

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
Audiobook

How to Write a Book in 48 Hours

A Simple Step-by-Step System for Writing a Good Book Fast

by Dale L. Roberts ...

Narrated by Dale L. Roberts ...

Unabridged

44 min

It’s going to be a best seller……if you can only figure out how to write the book.What does it take to self-publish?Dale L. Roberts is a fitness author who has published over 50 titles. He’s been a tireless advocate for learning to do it yourself. His YouTube channel is in the top-50 for authors, and he’s written this book to teach you what you need to know to succeed with your book.You’ll learn ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

It’s going to be a best seller……if you can only figure out how to write the book.What does it take to self-publish?Dale L. Roberts is a fitness author who has published over 50 titles. He’s been a tireless advocate for learning to do it yourself. His YouTube channel is in the top-50 for authors, and he’s written this book to teach you what you need to know to succeed with your book.You’ll learn
... Read more
Audiobook

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
Audiobook

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
... Read more
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
Audiobook

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 USD 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
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$7.99 USD 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
Audiobook

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
... Read more
Audiobook

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
Audiobook

Self-publishing Unboxed

by Patty Jansen ...

Narrated by Patty Jansen ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Three-year, No-bestseller Plan For Making A Sustainable Living From Your Fiction
Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

You intend to self-publish or have published a book or two. You’re not selling very well and wonder why not. You feel you should be doing something, but the thought of “marketing” gives you nightmares.You don’t want to become one of these people shouting “Buy My Book!” on Twitter.But you would still love to start selling some books, and pay some or even all of your bills with your writing income ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You intend to self-publish or have published a book or two. You’re not selling very well and wonder why not. You feel you should be doing something, but the thought of “marketing” gives you nightmares.You don’t want to become one of these people shouting “Buy My Book!” on Twitter.But you would still love to start selling some books, and pay some or even all of your bills with your writing income
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Make a Living with Your Writing Third Edition

Turn Your Words into Multiple Streams Of Income

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Books For Writers
Unabridged

4 hours 10 min

Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income?I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income?I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that
... Read more
Audiobook

The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer

Everything You Need to Know About Craft, Inspiration, Agents, Editors, Publishing, and the Business of Building a Sustainable Writing Career

by Kevin Larimer, Mary Gannon ...

Narrated by Samantha Desz ...

Unabridged

14 hours 39 min

The definitive source of information, insight, and advice for creative writers, from the nation’s largest and most trusted organization for writers, Poets & Writers.For half a century, writers at every stage of their careers have turned to the literary nonprofit organization Poets & Writers and its award-winning magazine for resources to foster their professional development, from writing prompts ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The definitive source of information, insight, and advice for creative writers, from the nation’s largest and most trusted organization for writers, Poets & Writers.For half a century, writers at every stage of their careers have turned to the literary nonprofit organization Poets & Writers and its award-winning magazine for resources to foster their professional development, from writing prompts
... Read more
Audiobook

Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds

The Impact of Converging Technologies On Authors and the Publishing Industry

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Unabridged

1 hour 18 min

Artificial Intelligence is already embedded in much of our daily lives and it's increasingly moving into realms that impact authors and the publishing industry. We need to embrace the opportunities and engage in conversations around possible threats in order to reinvent our industry for a very different future.The pandemic of 2020 has accelerated converging technologies and changed human behavior ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Artificial Intelligence is already embedded in much of our daily lives and it's increasingly moving into realms that impact authors and the publishing industry. We need to embrace the opportunities and engage in conversations around possible threats in order to reinvent our industry for a very different future.The pandemic of 2020 has accelerated converging technologies and changed human behavior
... Read more
Audiobook

A Creative Rebel's Guide to Writing Amazing Fiction

by Meghan March ...

Narrated by Meghan March ...

Series Audiobook 2 - A Creative Rebel's Guide Series
Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

Creative flow has blessed me with thirty-nine novels that have collectively sold over 5 million copies, in sixteen languages, in under eight years, earning me over $10 million and over fifty spots on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and foreign bestselling lists.All of my dreams came true because I learned to write amazing fiction.I wrote this book for the old me—the girl who ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Creative flow has blessed me with thirty-nine novels that have collectively sold over 5 million copies, in sixteen languages, in under eight years, earning me over $10 million and over fifty spots on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and foreign bestselling lists.All of my dreams came true because I learned to write amazing fiction.I wrote this book for the old me—the girl who
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$4.99 USD 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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Audiobook

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

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
Audiobook

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

$28.99 USD

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
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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

$12.99 USD

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

$8.99 USD 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
... Read more
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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

$6.99 USD 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

$12.99 USD 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
Audiobook

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

$5.99 USD 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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Audiobook

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

$14.99 USD 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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