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A People’s Guide to Publishing

Build a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business from the Ground Up

by Joe Biel ...

Narrated by David Stifel ...

Unabridged

11 hours 38 min

A comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to book publishing written by a successful book publisherSo, you want to publish books.Publishing is an incredibly rewarding yet endlessly complicated profession. This comprehensive and empowering book serves as a resource and reality check for anyone considering launching a press or publishing a single book. Author Joe Biel draws on twenty-three years of ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to book publishing written by a successful book publisherSo, you want to publish books.Publishing is an incredibly rewarding yet endlessly complicated profession. This comprehensive and empowering book serves as a resource and reality check for anyone considering launching a press or publishing a single book. Author Joe Biel draws on twenty-three years of
... Read more
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Amazon Self Publisher, The

How to Sell More Books on Amazon

by Dale L. Roberts ...

Narrated by Dale L. Roberts ...

Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

You wrote the book.And now it’s published.But you’re not getting any sales! What gives?!Most people would have you believe self-publishing on Amazon is easy. Yet, why aren’t you seeing the results they claim you should get?Your lack of book sales comes down to 3 culprits:KeywordsMarketing and promotionBook reviewsIt’s time you put all your self-publishing woes to bed and finally increase your book ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You wrote the book.And now it’s published.But you’re not getting any sales! What gives?!Most people would have you believe self-publishing on Amazon is easy. Yet, why aren’t you seeing the results they claim you should get?Your lack of book sales comes down to 3 culprits:KeywordsMarketing and promotionBook reviewsIt’s time you put all your self-publishing woes to bed and finally increase your book
... 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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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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All the Knowledge in the World

The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia

by Simon Garfield ...

Narrated by Tim Bentinck ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th...
... Read more
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Let's Learn About: Sustainable Creativity & Mindset

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Ramona Ausubel, Emma Davie, Renee Rose, Lee Savino, October K. Santerelli, Carrie Ann Ryan ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 5 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

Mental health, managing burnout, and maintaining creative joy.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about mindset and features these conversations:- How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel- Finding Your Creative Spark ... Read more

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Mental health, managing burnout, and maintaining creative joy.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about mindset and features these conversations:- How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel- Finding Your Creative Spark
... Read more
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How to Write Your First Novel

The Stress-Free Guide to Writing Fiction for Beginners

by M.L. Ronn ...

Narrated by John Freyer ...

Series series Author Level Up
Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Are you still dreaming about writing that book?Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more...and it can be scary if you've never done it before.While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you still dreaming about writing that book?Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more...and it can be scary if you've never done it before.While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares
... 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

$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
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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
... Read more
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Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies

The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told

by Blake Snyder ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Save The Cat!
Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a twenty-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the fifty most instructional movies from the past thirty years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a twenty-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the fifty most instructional movies from the past thirty years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw,
... Read more
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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
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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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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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WELL-Connected: Transform Your Listening Experience Today

"Elevate your listening journey! Dive into our immersive audio lessons for an unforgettable experience today."

by Crispin Blackwell ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

59 min

WELL-Connected: Transform Your Listening Experience TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and enhance your expertise by mastering the skills necessary for effective communication?Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses all the essential elements to elevate your writing and communication skills?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understandi... ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

WELL-Connected: Transform Your Listening Experience TodayAre you eager to advance in your career and enhance your expertise by mastering the skills necessary for effective communication?Searching for a thorough guide that encompasses all the essential elements to elevate your writing and communication skills?Look no further!This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your understandi...
... Read more
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Self-Publish Like a Bestseller: Strategies for Standing Out & Selling More

by Billy Grady ...

Narrated by Billy Grady ...

Unabridged

8 hours 41 min

You’ve written the book—now it’s time to make it a success.In today’s crowded marketplace, self-publishing is no longer just an option—it’s an opportunity. But to rise above the noise and reach thousands of readers, you need more than a finished manuscript. You need a strategy.In Self-Publish Like a Bestseller, bestselling author and publishing coach Billy Grady reveals the proven tactics indie ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You’ve written the book—now it’s time to make it a success.In today’s crowded marketplace, self-publishing is no longer just an option—it’s an opportunity. But to rise above the noise and reach thousands of readers, you need more than a finished manuscript. You need a strategy.In Self-Publish Like a Bestseller, bestselling author and publishing coach Billy Grady reveals the proven tactics indie
... Read more
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Den søde skrivekløe

by Otto Ludwig ...

Narrated by Søren Elung Jensen ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

Otto Ludwig fortæller i denne erindringsbog om sit liv som journalist af den gamle skole, der gerne sætter liv og lemmer på spil for at komme først med en god historie. Ludwig havde specialiseret sig i selv at lave historier ved at iscenesætte happenings med sig selv i centrum. Sceneriet var ofte Strøget i København, hvor hans practical jokes ikke sjældent førte til indgriben fra ordensmagten, ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Otto Ludwig fortæller i denne erindringsbog om sit liv som journalist af den gamle skole, der gerne sætter liv og lemmer på spil for at komme først med en god historie. Ludwig havde specialiseret sig i selv at lave historier ved at iscenesætte happenings med sig selv i centrum. Sceneriet var ofte Strøget i København, hvor hans practical jokes ikke sjældent førte til indgriben fra ordensmagten,
... Read more
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Craft Your Story: Secrets to Captivating and Engaging Audiences

"Revamp your narrative skills! Discover powerful audio lessons that captivate and connect with listeners."

by Lysander Merrick ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Craft Your Story: Secrets to Captivating and Engaging Audiences⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your skills to master storytelling?Searching for a thorough guide that includes everything you need to unlock your narrative potential and engage your audience effectively?Your quest ends here!This audiobook ... ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Craft Your Story: Secrets to Captivating and Engaging Audiences⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your skills to master storytelling?Searching for a thorough guide that includes everything you need to unlock your narrative potential and engage your audience effectively?Your quest ends here!This audiobook ...
... Read more
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Self-Promote and Succeed

The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Brand, Attract Your Audience, and Market Your Non-Fiction Book

by Julie Broad ...

Narrated by Julie Broad ...

Unabridged

7 hours 33 min

Every nonfiction author dreams of being a bestselling author. This dream hinges on a well-positioned book and a savvy understanding of marketing. Many authors feel like they have tried everything in the world of self-publishing—launching mass press releases, designing attractive bookmarks, and attempting to run ads on Amazon. Yet the numbers crawl, the dream stalls, and the frustration mounts ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Every nonfiction author dreams of being a bestselling author. This dream hinges on a well-positioned book and a savvy understanding of marketing. Many authors feel like they have tried everything in the world of self-publishing—launching mass press releases, designing attractive bookmarks, and attempting to run ads on Amazon. Yet the numbers crawl, the dream stalls, and the frustration mounts
... Read more
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Captivating Minds: Secrets to Engage Readers Instantly

"Elevate your reading game! Experience 'Captivating Minds' audio lessons that captivate and engage readers effortlessly."

by Caspian Fawkes ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Captivating Minds: Secrets to Engage Readers Instantly⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding by mastering the art of storytelling?Looking for a thorough resource that equips you with everything you need to captivate any audience?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for ... ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Captivating Minds: Secrets to Engage Readers Instantly⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding by mastering the art of storytelling?Looking for a thorough resource that equips you with everything you need to captivate any audience?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for ...
... Read more
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The Book Proposal Book

A Guide for Scholarly Authors

by Laura Portwood-Stacer ...

Narrated by Erin deWard ...

Unabridged

8 hours 28 min

The scholarly book proposal may be academia's most mysterious genre. You have to write one to get published, but most scholars receive no training on how to do so—and you may have never even seen a proposal before you're expected to produce your own. The Book Proposal Book cuts through the mystery and guides prospective authors step by step through the process of crafting a compelling proposal and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The scholarly book proposal may be academia's most mysterious genre. You have to write one to get published, but most scholars receive no training on how to do so—and you may have never even seen a proposal before you're expected to produce your own. The Book Proposal Book cuts through the mystery and guides prospective authors step by step through the process of crafting a compelling proposal and
... Read more
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Write No Matter What

Advice for Academics

by Joli Jensen ...

Narrated by Pam Ward ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book—or even steady journal articles—may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is possible to write happily and productively in academe.Jensen begins by busting the myth that universities are supportive writing environments. She ... Read more

$19.99 USD

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book—or even steady journal articles—may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is possible to write happily and productively in academe.Jensen begins by busting the myth that universities are supportive writing environments. She
... Read more
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How to Write a Book This Weekend, Even If You Flunked English Like I Did

by Vic Johnson ...

Narrated by Wes Talbot ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

“Who Else Wants To Write a Book This Weekend?”It’s easier than you think!Best-selling author Vic Johnson actually wrote this book in a weekend to prove how easy it is. And he gives you step-by-step detail of everything he did, including the resources he uses to turn out content-rich books in no time at all.How To Write a Book This Weekend is a perfect strategy for first-time book writers who have ... Read more

$3.99 USD

“Who Else Wants To Write a Book This Weekend?”It’s easier than you think!Best-selling author Vic Johnson actually wrote this book in a weekend to prove how easy it is. And he gives you step-by-step detail of everything he did, including the resources he uses to turn out content-rich books in no time at all.How To Write a Book This Weekend is a perfect strategy for first-time book writers who have
... Read more
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The Business of Being a Writer

by Jane Friedman ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

Unabridged

11 hours 33 min

Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business. The reality is, those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and productive career if they understand the basic business principles underlying the industry.The Business of ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business. The reality is, those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and productive career if they understand the basic business principles underlying the industry.The Business of
... Read more
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Data Analysis for Self-Publishers

by M.L. Humphrey ...

Narrated by M.L. Humphrey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 58 min

If you want to make money from your writing then you need to treat it like a business. And part of treating it like a business is looking at data about how that business is performing and using it to inform your business choices.In Data Analysis for Self-Publishers M.L. Humphrey walks you through how to do that, starting with what information you need and then moving on to ways to use that ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to make money from your writing then you need to treat it like a business. And part of treating it like a business is looking at data about how that business is performing and using it to inform your business choices.In Data Analysis for Self-Publishers M.L. Humphrey walks you through how to do that, starting with what information you need and then moving on to ways to use that
... Read more

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