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The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition

by Jane Friedman ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
A thoroughly revised edition of the comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a successful career in writing.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, and those who want to make a living from their writing must understand the basic business principles underlying ... Read more

$18.79 USD

A thoroughly revised edition of the comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a successful career in writing.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, and those who want to make a living from their writing must understand the basic business principles underlying
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The Business of Being a Writer

by Jane Friedman ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
"Destined to become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in publishing careers." — Publishers WeeklyWriters 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. Those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and ... Read more

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"Destined to become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in publishing careers." — Publishers WeeklyWriters 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. Those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and
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A People's Guide to Publishing

Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business From the Ground Up

by Joe Biel ...

So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 30 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe Biel has written the most accessible and comprehensive guide to running a successful publishing business. You'll learn all the skills of the trade, including how to:Develop your individual books to connect with readers on a practical and emotional levelChoose between offset printed, ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

So, you want to publish books. Drawing on 30 years of experience operating an independent publishing company, Joe Biel has written the most accessible and comprehensive guide to running a successful publishing business. You'll learn all the skills of the trade, including how to:Develop your individual books to connect with readers on a practical and emotional levelChoose between offset printed,
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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

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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
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Truth About Lies, The

The Illusion of Honesty and the Evolution of Deceit

by Aja Raden ...

Narrated by Aja Raden ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

2022 Audie Award Finalist for Best Narration by the Author(s)Why do you believe what you believe?You’ve been lied to. Probably a lot. We’re always stunned when we realize we’ve been deceived. We can’t believe we were fooled: What was I thinking? How could I have believed that?We always wonder why we believed the lie. But have you ever wondered why you believe the truth? People tell you the truth ... Read more

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2022 Audie Award Finalist for Best Narration by the Author(s)Why do you believe what you believe?You’ve been lied to. Probably a lot. We’re always stunned when we realize we’ve been deceived. We can’t believe we were fooled: What was I thinking? How could I have believed that?We always wonder why we believed the lie. But have you ever wondered why you believe the truth? People tell you the truth
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Ask Outrageously!

The Secret to Getting What You Really Want

by Linda Swindling ...

Narrated by Linda Swindling ...

Unabridged

6 hours 26 min

Are you asking for what you want or just taking what you are given? Chances are, it's the latter. Linda Swindling will teach you how to ask outrageously-and get the results you want.Not getting what you want or living with what someone decides you deserve is exhausting and dispiriting. Linda Swindling provides principles, tactics, and strategies to help you show up powerfully to negotiate for the ... Read more

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Are you asking for what you want or just taking what you are given? Chances are, it's the latter. Linda Swindling will teach you how to ask outrageously-and get the results you want.Not getting what you want or living with what someone decides you deserve is exhausting and dispiriting. Linda Swindling provides principles, tactics, and strategies to help you show up powerfully to negotiate for the
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The Hero Code

Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived

by Admiral William H. McRaven ...

Narrated by Admiral William H. McRaven ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

**An instant New York Times bestseller!From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes.**The Hero Code is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world. When Bill McRaven was ... Read more

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**An instant New York Times bestseller!From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes.**The Hero Code is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world. When Bill McRaven was
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No One Succeeds Alone

Learn Everything You Can from Everyone You Can

by Robert Reffkin, Benis Reffkin ...

Narrated by Robert Reffkin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of lifeNo one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of lifeNo one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create
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The Clock Mirage

Our Myth of Measured Time

by Joseph Mazur ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years.Award-winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by ... Read more

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What is time? This question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of years.Award-winning author and mathematician Joseph Mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within us. Our cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by
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Flux

8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change

by April Rinne ...

Narrated by April Rinne ...

Unabridged

7 hours 33 min

Discover eight powerful mindset shifts that enable leaders and seekers of all ages to thrive in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty.Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, but recent events have seriously stress tested this idea. How do you find calm in the midst of all this chaos?You need a new mindset, one that treats constant change and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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Discover eight powerful mindset shifts that enable leaders and seekers of all ages to thrive in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty.Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, but recent events have seriously stress tested this idea. How do you find calm in the midst of all this chaos?You need a new mindset, one that treats constant change and
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The Unwinding Anxiety Workbook

Practical Exercises to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind

by Judson Brewer MD, PhD ...

Narrated by Judson Brewer MD, PhD ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

A hands-on resource to help you break addictive habits and heal your anxious mind, based on the New York Times bestseller Unwinding Anxiety.Between the relentless uncertainty—political, environmental, societal—in the world and our own personal challenges, many of us are living in a state in which we are overwhelmed by anxiety. When anxious or negative feelings strike, we might find ourselves ... Read more

$12.50 USD

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A hands-on resource to help you break addictive habits and heal your anxious mind, based on the New York Times bestseller Unwinding Anxiety.Between the relentless uncertainty—political, environmental, societal—in the world and our own personal challenges, many of us are living in a state in which we are overwhelmed by anxiety. When anxious or negative feelings strike, we might find ourselves
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The Synesthesia Experience

Tasting Words, Seeing Music, and Hearing Color

by Maureen Seaberg ...

Narrated by Rachel Perry ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

A violinist sees a scarlet form when he plays a certain note; a rock star sees waves of blue and green as he composes a ballad; an actress tastes cake when she utters the word "table." Described by some as a superpower this mingling of the senses is called "synesthesia," and the people who possess this amazing gift are called "synesthetes."What happens when a journalist turns her lens on a mystery ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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A violinist sees a scarlet form when he plays a certain note; a rock star sees waves of blue and green as he composes a ballad; an actress tastes cake when she utters the word "table." Described by some as a superpower this mingling of the senses is called "synesthesia," and the people who possess this amazing gift are called "synesthetes."What happens when a journalist turns her lens on a mystery
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