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Revisionaries

What We Can Learn from the Lost, Unfinished, and Just Plain Bad Work of Great Writers

by Kristopher Jansma ...

Narrated by Greg D. Barnett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 59 min

Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of twenty literary superstars.If you like to write—whether it's a pastime, a passion, or a profession—you've probably found yourself reading something brilliant and thinking, "I could never do this! I might as well give up." But if there's one thing every great author has in common, ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of twenty literary superstars.If you like to write—whether it's a pastime, a passion, or a profession—you've probably found yourself reading something brilliant and thinking, "I could never do this! I might as well give up." But if there's one thing every great author has in common,
... Read more
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Put Your Heart on the Page (Part 2)

Plotting To Enrich Your Back Story

by Anne Perry ...

Narrated by Anne Perry ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Put Your Heart On The Page
Unabridged

59 min

Anne Perry stands tall not only for earning her place among the world's most widely read mystery writers, but as the author of the longest sustained crime series by a living author. When it comes to literary fiction in the mystery genre, no one does it better than Anne Perry. The New York Times called her writing First rate, and the London Times named her one of the 100 Masters of Crime. With ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Anne Perry stands tall not only for earning her place among the world's most widely read mystery writers, but as the author of the longest sustained crime series by a living author. When it comes to literary fiction in the mystery genre, no one does it better than Anne Perry. The New York Times called her writing First rate, and the London Times named her one of the 100 Masters of Crime. With
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Operation Skriva

by Johanna Thydell ...

Narrated by Johanna Thydell ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Operation Skriva
Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Operation Skriva är en skrivarskola för 9-12 år. Under tio kapitel lär du dig att skriva en berättelse, med en början, mitt och slut. Hur börjar man, hur skriver man en bra dialog och vad gör man om det plötsligt tar stopp? Massor av skrivövningar, lyssnarutmaningar och inspiration! ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Operation Skriva är en skrivarskola för 9-12 år. Under tio kapitel lär du dig att skriva en berättelse, med en början, mitt och slut. Hur börjar man, hur skriver man en bra dialog och vad gör man om det plötsligt tar stopp? Massor av skrivövningar, lyssnarutmaningar och inspiration!
... 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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Writing Well

Learn What it Takes on How to Become a Successful Freelance Writer

by Thad Stanley ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

11 min

Writing Well: Learn What it Takes on How to Become a Successful Freelance WriterBecoming 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. A freelance writer is a solopreneur or business owner that sells the service of writing. They may write either for themselves or as a contractor writing on spec ... Read more

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Writing Well: Learn What it Takes on How to Become a Successful Freelance WriterBecoming 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. A freelance writer is a solopreneur or business owner that sells the service of writing. They may write either for themselves or as a contractor writing on spec
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Проклятый редактор. Пособие по работе с чужим творчеством

by Алексей Зюзин ...

Narrated by Владислав Горбылев ...

Series series Софт и хард. Скиллы XXI века
Unabridged

5 hours 23 min

Пособие для редакторов, режиссёров и продюсеров: автор учит деликатно вмешиваться в чужое творчество, чтобы сделать его лучше и долговечнее. Представьте: вы врач. Но на вашем столе лежит не человек, а сценарий или пьеса. Бесспорно, любой акт творчества — это тоже жизнь. Она зародилась без вашего ведома и желания. Она уже существует. Поэтому вмешательство в созданное кем-то другим произведение ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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Пособие для редакторов, режиссёров и продюсеров: автор учит деликатно вмешиваться в чужое творчество, чтобы сделать его лучше и долговечнее. Представьте: вы врач. Но на вашем столе лежит не человек, а сценарий или пьеса. Бесспорно, любой акт творчества — это тоже жизнь. Она зародилась без вашего ведома и желания. Она уже существует. Поэтому вмешательство в созданное кем-то другим произведение
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Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults

by Ambrose Bierce ...

Narrated by Donavan Price ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Step into the sharp and satirical mind of Ambrose Bierce with Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults — a witty, incisive guide to the art of clear and correct writing.First published in 1909, this compact yet powerful manual exposes the most common blunders of language and style, offering Bierce’s signature blend of precision, humor, and biting critique. From misused words and ... Read more

$3.94 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the sharp and satirical mind of Ambrose Bierce with Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults — a witty, incisive guide to the art of clear and correct writing.First published in 1909, this compact yet powerful manual exposes the most common blunders of language and style, offering Bierce’s signature blend of precision, humor, and biting critique. From misused words and
... Read more
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Schreib besser: Ersetze vage, weitschweifige Sätze durch präzise und kraftvolle Prosa

by Viktoria Metzger ...

Narrated by Viktoria Metzger ...

Unabridged

2 hours 24 min

Befreie deine Texte von Wortballast und verwandle vages kreatives Schreiben in messerscharfe, präzise Prosa. Wenn du beim Pendeln produktiv an deinem Schreibstil feilen möchtest, liefert dir dieser fokussierte Ratgeber das perfekte Training. Mach Schluss mit ausufernden Sätzen und lerne, wie du deine Leser sofort in den Bann ziehst.Statt trockener Theorie erwartet dich eine motivierende ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Befreie deine Texte von Wortballast und verwandle vages kreatives Schreiben in messerscharfe, präzise Prosa. Wenn du beim Pendeln produktiv an deinem Schreibstil feilen möchtest, liefert dir dieser fokussierte Ratgeber das perfekte Training. Mach Schluss mit ausufernden Sätzen und lerne, wie du deine Leser sofort in den Bann ziehst.Statt trockener Theorie erwartet dich eine motivierende
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Editor's Eye, The

Crafting Books That Captivate

by B. Vincent ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the intricate dance of book creation, the editor plays a pivotal role, transforming raw manuscripts into polished gems that enchant readers and leave a lasting impression. "The Editor's Eye: Crafting Books That Captivate" is an essential guide for editors at every stage of their career, offering a deep dive into the art and craft of editing. Through ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the intricate dance of book creation, the editor plays a pivotal role, transforming raw manuscripts into polished gems that enchant readers and leave a lasting impression. "The Editor's Eye: Crafting Books That Captivate" is an essential guide for editors at every stage of their career, offering a deep dive into the art and craft of editing. Through
... Read more
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Extreme Planning for Authors

A Treasure Map for Writing Your Novel

by Christy Nicholas ...

Unabridged

5 hours 8 min

Frustrated by another incomplete book? Learn new ways to escape the hamster wheel and fill the shelves with brilliant best-sellers.Has your dream of authorship turned into a collection of half-finished manuscripts? Inspired by a great idea only to face burnout in the messy middle? Are you terrified by the evils of editing?With over a decade of experience in indie publishing, best-selling author ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Frustrated by another incomplete book? Learn new ways to escape the hamster wheel and fill the shelves with brilliant best-sellers.Has your dream of authorship turned into a collection of half-finished manuscripts? Inspired by a great idea only to face burnout in the messy middle? Are you terrified by the evils of editing?With over a decade of experience in indie publishing, best-selling author
... Read more
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The Art of X-Ray Reading

How the Secrets of 25 Great Works of Literature Will Improve Your Writing

by Roy Peter Clark ...

Narrated by Jefferson Mays ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

Roy Peter Clark, one of America's most influential writing teachers, offers writing lessons we can draw from 25 great texts.Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Roy Peter Clark, one of America's most influential writing teachers, offers writing lessons we can draw from 25 great texts.Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your
... Read more
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Put Your Heart on the Page (Part 1)

An Introduction To Writing

by Anne Perry ...

Narrated by Anne Perry ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Put Your Heart on the Page
Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Anne Perry started out as a good writer, but has won greatness inch by inch by reading other authors, listening to editors and agents, and adapting techniques from other creators. Now you, too, can have a lesson from an author who The New York Times has called 'First Rate,' and who's included in the 100 Masters of the crime genre; who's sold 25 million copies worldwide to continuing critical ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Anne Perry started out as a good writer, but has won greatness inch by inch by reading other authors, listening to editors and agents, and adapting techniques from other creators. Now you, too, can have a lesson from an author who The New York Times has called 'First Rate,' and who's included in the 100 Masters of the crime genre; who's sold 25 million copies worldwide to continuing critical
... 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

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Write Your Why (What Will Follow)

by Julia Whelan ...

Narrated by Julia Whelan ...

Unabridged

21 min

An approachable craft talk, written and read by Julia Whelan. Combining her perspectives as a writer, an educator, and a narrator, she breaks down what makes books connect with readers. Using Simon Sinek's seminal TedTalk for the business community, "Knowing Your Why", as a starting point, Julia applies this to the broader craft of storytelling: If you know why you are writing something, your ... Read more

$4.88 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An approachable craft talk, written and read by Julia Whelan. Combining her perspectives as a writer, an educator, and a narrator, she breaks down what makes books connect with readers. Using Simon Sinek's seminal TedTalk for the business community, "Knowing Your Why", as a starting point, Julia applies this to the broader craft of storytelling: If you know why you are writing something, your
... Read more
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بين صوتين؛ فنّيات كتابة الحوار الروائي

by بثينة العيسى, بثينة العيسى ...

Narrated by مصطفى خضر ...

Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

كيف يكتبُ الحوار؟ تمثّل كتابة الحوار تحديّا حقيقيًا لكاتب الرواية؛ فهي ترتبطُ بجُملة من الخياراتِ الفنيّة بالغة الدقّة، التي يجدُ الكاتب نفسه مضطرّا للمفاضلة بينها، عن طريقِ المحاولة والخطأ، فيما يشبه العمل المختبري، التجريبي، الذي يستغرقه عشرات المحاولات من الكتابة والمحو، حتى يصل إلى الصيغة المطلوبة. إن "الكتابة الأدبية ليست سوى نجارة"، كما يقولُ ماركيز، وعليهِ فهي تتطلب حرفيةً عالية، ووعيًا حاد ... Read more

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كيف يكتبُ الحوار؟ تمثّل كتابة الحوار تحديّا حقيقيًا لكاتب الرواية؛ فهي ترتبطُ بجُملة من الخياراتِ الفنيّة بالغة الدقّة، التي يجدُ الكاتب نفسه مضطرّا للمفاضلة بينها، عن طريقِ المحاولة والخطأ، فيما يشبه العمل المختبري، التجريبي، الذي يستغرقه عشرات المحاولات من الكتابة والمحو، حتى يصل إلى الصيغة المطلوبة. إن "الكتابة الأدبية ليست سوى نجارة"، كما يقولُ ماركيز، وعليهِ فهي تتطلب حرفيةً عالية، ووعيًا حاد
... Read more
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Get to the Publishing Punchline

A Fun (and Slightly Aggressive) 30 Day Guide to Get Your Book Ready for the World

by Joy Eggerichs Reed ...

Narrated by Joy Eggerichs Reed, Matthew Reed ...

Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

As a literary agent, Joy Eggerichs Reed sees book proposals that, unfortunately, she writes off after about sixty seconds of skimming.While that may sound harsh, there are specific things she looks for that show her immediately how seriously a writer takes their goals of getting published.Even though the first steps of writing and figuring out how to publish a book can feel daunting, this book ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

As a literary agent, Joy Eggerichs Reed sees book proposals that, unfortunately, she writes off after about sixty seconds of skimming.While that may sound harsh, there are specific things she looks for that show her immediately how seriously a writer takes their goals of getting published.Even though the first steps of writing and figuring out how to publish a book can feel daunting, this book
... Read more
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文章力を高める：あいまいで冗長な文を、的確で力強い文章に書き換える

by 徳永陽向 ...

Narrated by 徳永陽向 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

冗長でぼやけた文章を、一瞬で相手の心を動かし信頼を勝ち取る力強いメッセージへと変える、実践的なビジネス文章術の極意を耳からインストールしましょう。日々のメールや企画書作成で「言いたいことがうまくまとまらない」と悩むビジネスパーソンに、迷いを断ち切る明快な解答を提供します。毎日の通勤時間や仕事の合間が、劇的なスキルアップの場へと生まれ変わるはずです。専門的な文法用語を一切排除し、誰もが直感的に理解できる平易な音声で、あなたの思考の骨格を鍛え上げます。豊富な具体例を通じて「削る技術」と「言い換える力」を体感することで、冷たさを与えずに説得力を倍増させる圧倒的な表現力が自然と身につきます。自信に満ちたあなただけの言葉が、今日からのキャリアを力強く前進させるでしょう。本書で見つかること:自分の文章に潜む「あいまいさ」と「無駄なふくらみ」を正確に見抜く、鋭い分析力と観察眼。主語や指示語 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

冗長でぼやけた文章を、一瞬で相手の心を動かし信頼を勝ち取る力強いメッセージへと変える、実践的なビジネス文章術の極意を耳からインストールしましょう。日々のメールや企画書作成で「言いたいことがうまくまとまらない」と悩むビジネスパーソンに、迷いを断ち切る明快な解答を提供します。毎日の通勤時間や仕事の合間が、劇的なスキルアップの場へと生まれ変わるはずです。専門的な文法用語を一切排除し、誰もが直感的に理解できる平易な音声で、あなたの思考の骨格を鍛え上げます。豊富な具体例を通じて「削る技術」と「言い換える力」を体感することで、冷たさを与えずに説得力を倍増させる圧倒的な表現力が自然と身につきます。自信に満ちたあなただけの言葉が、今日からのキャリアを力強く前進させるでしょう。本書で見つかること:自分の文章に潜む「あいまいさ」と「無駄なふくらみ」を正確に見抜く、鋭い分析力と観察眼。主語や指示語
... Read more
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Write and Grow Rich

by Carmi Blackstock ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

11 min

Write and Grow Rich: The Essential Guide on How to Do Copywriting Like a Pro, Discover How Effective Copywriting Can Get You To Earn Six FiguresCopywriting is an important aspect of any business because this is what would drive profitability and will make sales and boost sign-ups in your website. Some business owners undermine the importance of effective copywriting at the peril of their ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write and Grow Rich: The Essential Guide on How to Do Copywriting Like a Pro, Discover How Effective Copywriting Can Get You To Earn Six FiguresCopywriting is an important aspect of any business because this is what would drive profitability and will make sales and boost sign-ups in your website. Some business owners undermine the importance of effective copywriting at the peril of their
... Read more
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The Scribe Method

The Best Way to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book

by Tucker Max, Zach Obront ...

Narrated by Ryan Hicks ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Ready to write your book?So why haven’t you done it yet?If you’re like most nonfiction authors, fears are holding you back. Sound familiar?Is my idea good enough?How do I structure a book?What exactly are the steps to write it?How do I stay motivated?What if I actually finish it, and it’s bad?Worst of all: what if I publish it, and no one cares?How do I know if I’m even doing the right things?The ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ready to write your book?So why haven’t you done it yet?If you’re like most nonfiction authors, fears are holding you back. Sound familiar?Is my idea good enough?How do I structure a book?What exactly are the steps to write it?How do I stay motivated?What if I actually finish it, and it’s bad?Worst of all: what if I publish it, and no one cares?How do I know if I’m even doing the right things?The
... Read more
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Пиши больше. Книга-тренажер для тех, кто думает, что их тексты все еще недостаточно хороши

by Анастасия Семихатских ...

Narrated by Анна Сказко ...

Series series TEXT UP. Копирайтинг нового уровня
Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

Чтобы хорошо писать, нужно тренироваться. Умение создавать блестящие тексты — такой же навык, как игра на гитаре или бег трусцой. С одной стороны, важно быть в курсе ключевых принципов копирайтинга, с другой — регулярно их применять. Именно из этого исходила Настя Семихатских, создавая целостную систему обучения копирайтингу. Каждый ее тезис снабжен упражнениями, которые позволяют прокачать ... Read more

$4.33 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Чтобы хорошо писать, нужно тренироваться. Умение создавать блестящие тексты — такой же навык, как игра на гитаре или бег трусцой. С одной стороны, важно быть в курсе ключевых принципов копирайтинга, с другой — регулярно их применять. Именно из этого исходила Настя Семихатских, создавая целостную систему обучения копирайтингу. Каждый ее тезис снабжен упражнениями, которые позволяют прокачать
... Read more
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Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

by Kam Knight ...

Narrated by Olivia Grant ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mental Performance
Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

#1 Speed Reading Book for 7 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children to rapidly improve their reading.It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory.Unlike other books that merely teach you to skim & scan, this book... ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

#1 Speed Reading Book for 7 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children to rapidly improve their reading.It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory.Unlike other books that merely teach you to skim & scan, this book...
... Read more
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Freelance Writer

by Bertie Huston ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

18 min

Freelance Writer: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Freelance Writing, Learn Helpful Writing Tips and Other Valuable Advice on How You Can Make Money in Freelance WritingAre you thinking of becoming a freelance writer? Being a freelance writer has its perks like being able to set your own schedule or working from home. It can be a great side business or can be a full-time career as well. But ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Freelance Writer: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Freelance Writing, Learn Helpful Writing Tips and Other Valuable Advice on How You Can Make Money in Freelance WritingAre you thinking of becoming a freelance writer? Being a freelance writer has its perks like being able to set your own schedule or working from home. It can be a great side business or can be a full-time career as well. But
... Read more
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Think, Write, Edit, Romance

The Romance Writer's Journey from Blank Page to Finished Novel

by KJ Charles ...

Narrated by KA Walsh ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.From bestselling novelist and experienced editor KJ Charles, a witty, practical romance writer's craft guide for drafting, revising, and publishing ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.From bestselling novelist and experienced editor KJ Charles, a witty, practical romance writer's craft guide for drafting, revising, and publishing
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Being Indie

Tips, Tricks, & Tactics for the Beginning Indie Author

by James Noll ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do you have a novel you’ve been dying to complete but can’t seem to get started? Have you always wanted to write fiction but don’t know where to begin? Have you finished a novel but don’t know how to develop, edit, brand, market, or sell it?YOU ARE NOT ALONE!Being a novelist takes more than just an English degree and a desire to tell a story. It takes ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do you have a novel you’ve been dying to complete but can’t seem to get started? Have you always wanted to write fiction but don’t know where to begin? Have you finished a novel but don’t know how to develop, edit, brand, market, or sell it?YOU ARE NOT ALONE!Being a novelist takes more than just an English degree and a desire to tell a story. It takes
... Read more

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