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Chokepoint Capitalism

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

by Rebecca Giblin, Cory Doctorow ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

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

$20.00 USD

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

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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

$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
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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
... 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
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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
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
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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
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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
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Take It from Me

An Agent's Guide to Building a Nonfiction Writing Career from Scratch

by Alia Hanna Habib ...

Narrated by Lameece Issaq ...

Unabridged

10 hours 50 min

**From the literary agent behind some of today’s most successful authors comes a narrative guide geared specifically to the needs of aspiring and working nonfiction writers, demystifying the world of publishing and offering a practical roadmap to getting your book published.“An invaluable resource.”—Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed“I really, really wish I had this book when I was ... Read more

$22.00 USD

**From the literary agent behind some of today’s most successful authors comes a narrative guide geared specifically to the needs of aspiring and working nonfiction writers, demystifying the world of publishing and offering a practical roadmap to getting your book published.“An invaluable resource.”—Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed“I really, really wish I had this book when I was
... Read more
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What Editors Do

The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing

Narrated by Susan Hanfield, Charles Constant ...

Unabridged

12 hours 8 min

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

$24.99 USD

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

Mujeres del libro en Londres (The Female Bookkeepers of London)

by Yolanda Morato ...

Narrated by Dalia de la Peña Wing ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

YA EN 2ª EDICIÓN. Mediante las iniciativas personales de mujeres excéntricas, desafiantes, únicas, Londres ha sido y sigue siendo un lugar donde los libros tienen vida propia y sus libreras, una manera más libre de estar en el mundo. Este libro aborda la historia de más de una treintena de libreras y de sus establecimientos en el Londres de los últimos dos siglos. Recorremos la mítica Charing ... Read more

$12.99 USD

YA EN 2ª EDICIÓN. Mediante las iniciativas personales de mujeres excéntricas, desafiantes, únicas, Londres ha sido y sigue siendo un lugar donde los libros tienen vida propia y sus libreras, una manera más libre de estar en el mundo. Este libro aborda la historia de más de una treintena de libreras y de sus establecimientos en el Londres de los últimos dos siglos. Recorremos la mítica Charing
... Read more
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Transform Your Words: Secrets to Captivating Storytelling

"Transform your storytelling skills with dynamic audio lessons crafted for maximum engagement and impact!"

by Lysander Quillan ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Transform Your Words: Secrets to Captivating StorytellingA Simplified Guide with In-Depth ExplanationsAre you eager to elevate your storytelling skills and master the art of engaging narratives?Searching for a comprehensive resource packed with everything you need to enhance your storytelling journey?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate companion, designed to ... ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Your Words: Secrets to Captivating StorytellingA Simplified Guide with In-Depth ExplanationsAre you eager to elevate your storytelling skills and master the art of engaging narratives?Searching for a comprehensive resource packed with everything you need to enhance your storytelling journey?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate companion, designed to ...
... Read more
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On Writing Well Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

by Ulysses Wyatt, Theo Boyce ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

15 min

On Writing Well Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Zen in the Art of Writing and Writing it DownOne of the best things that you can do to help grow your business and to position yourself as an expert in whatever field you may work in is to write your own book. Writing a book about what you know in business or career path is a known way to establish credibility and instant authority about a subject. If you ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

On Writing Well Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Zen in the Art of Writing and Writing it DownOne of the best things that you can do to help grow your business and to position yourself as an expert in whatever field you may work in is to write your own book. Writing a book about what you know in business or career path is a known way to establish credibility and instant authority about a subject. If you
... Read more
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Self-Publishing

A guide to publishing your book from first draft to release day

by Emma Rosen ...

Narrated by Emma Rosen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

You’ve written a book...what next?Publishing your own book can be a daunting process. At each complex stage you need to make creative and business decisions to make the most out of your work.Self-Publishing takes you through each part of the process, including editing, design, formatting, publishing options and marketing. With clear explanations and practical tips, this book makes publishing your ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You’ve written a book...what next?Publishing your own book can be a daunting process. At each complex stage you need to make creative and business decisions to make the most out of your work.Self-Publishing takes you through each part of the process, including editing, design, formatting, publishing options and marketing. With clear explanations and practical tips, this book makes publishing your
... Read more
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Publish with Purpose

A Roadmap to Bestselling Success

by B. Vincent ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the competitive world of publishing, crafting a book is only the beginning. Achieving bestselling status and ensuring your work resonates with readers requires insight, strategy, and a proactive approach to navigating the industry's complexities. "Publish with Purpose: A Roadmap to Bestselling Success" offers authors a comprehensive guide through ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the competitive world of publishing, crafting a book is only the beginning. Achieving bestselling status and ensuring your work resonates with readers requires insight, strategy, and a proactive approach to navigating the industry's complexities. "Publish with Purpose: A Roadmap to Bestselling Success" offers authors a comprehensive guide through
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Write a Book

Expert Tips and Tools for Every Stage of the Writing Process

by Bill Vincent ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets of successful writing with "How to Write a Book: Expert Tips and Tools for Every Stage of the Writing Process" by Bill Vincent. Whether you dream of crafting an epic science fiction saga or compiling an endearing photo collection of puppies, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion. Divided into two essential parts, this ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets of successful writing with "How to Write a Book: Expert Tips and Tools for Every Stage of the Writing Process" by Bill Vincent. Whether you dream of crafting an epic science fiction saga or compiling an endearing photo collection of puppies, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion. Divided into two essential parts, this
... Read more

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