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Charlie N. Holmberg's Book of Magic

The Ultimate Fantasy Author's Guide to Magic Systems

by Charlie N. Holmberg ...

Narrated by Angela Dawe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from bestselling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.In this book, we will...Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magicLearn to ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from bestselling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.In this book, we will...Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magicLearn to
... 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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The Art of Nonfiction

A Guide for Writers and Readers

by Ayn Rand ...

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

In 1969, the world-renowned author Ayn Rand gave a series of informal lectures on the art of nonfiction to a select group of friends and associates. These edited transcripts take the listener step by step through the writing process, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way.Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing and the different roles played by the ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In 1969, the world-renowned author Ayn Rand gave a series of informal lectures on the art of nonfiction to a select group of friends and associates. These edited transcripts take the listener step by step through the writing process, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way.Rand discusses the psychological aspects of writing and the different roles played by the
... Read more
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Rumi: The Supreme Mystical Guide

by Andrew Harvey ...

Narrated by Michael Toms ...

Unabridged

55 min

There is probably no one more qualified to illuminate the life and work of Jalaluddin Rumi, the great thirteenth-century Sufi mystic and poet, than Andrew Harvey, who possesses the very eloquence and passion he admires in Rumi's work. Harvey likens Rumi to Buddha, Ramakrishna, Shakespeare and Jesus Christ. ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

There is probably no one more qualified to illuminate the life and work of Jalaluddin Rumi, the great thirteenth-century Sufi mystic and poet, than Andrew Harvey, who possesses the very eloquence and passion he admires in Rumi's work. Harvey likens Rumi to Buddha, Ramakrishna, Shakespeare and Jesus Christ.
... Read more
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Audio For Authors

Audiobooks, Podcasting, And Voice Technologies

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books?Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books?Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers.
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Dear Writer, You Need to Quit

by Becca Syme ...

Narrated by Becca Syme ...

Series Audiobook 1 - QuitBooks for Writers
Unabridged

3 hours 34 min

I know what you're thinking...You're thinking, "But, Becca... I don't want to quit writing."*nods* I don't want you to quit writing, dear writer. But there are a lot of things that you do need to quit doing, when it comes to both your writing career and the writing process.How do I know this?Because I have coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

I know what you're thinking...You're thinking, "But, Becca... I don't want to quit writing."*nods* I don't want you to quit writing, dear writer. But there are a lot of things that you do need to quit doing, when it comes to both your writing career and the writing process.How do I know this?Because I have coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters
... Read more
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The Memoir Project

A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life

by Marion Roach Smith ...

Narrated by Marion Roach Smith ...

Unabridged

3 hours 34 min

Whether or not one has lived an exceptional or dramatic life, we inherently understand that writing memoir—whether it’s a book, blog, or just a letter to a child—is the single greatest portal to self-examination. Stop treading water in writing exercises or hiding behind “writer’s block” and learn how to write with intent. Marion Roach Smith’s disarmingly frank but wildly fun tactics offer you ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Whether or not one has lived an exceptional or dramatic life, we inherently understand that writing memoir—whether it’s a book, blog, or just a letter to a child—is the single greatest portal to self-examination. Stop treading water in writing exercises or hiding behind “writer’s block” and learn how to write with intent. Marion Roach Smith’s disarmingly frank but wildly fun tactics offer you
... Read more
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Writing the Cozy Mystery

Expanded Second Edition

by Nancy J. Cohen ...

Narrated by Kristin Barkhurst ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a handy reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a handy reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the
... Read more
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Newsletter Ninja

How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert

by Tammi Labrecque ...

Narrated by Caroline Cole ...

Unabridged

3 hours 10 min

Are you struggling with email? Newsletter numbers getting you down? Fewer people opening your messages? No real reaction when you launch a book?There's another way--a better way.Imagine having a large list of happy readers who devoured every email you sent. Or launching a book and activating an army of fans who did the selling for you. You could be that person, with the help of Newsletter Ninja.<e ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you struggling with email? Newsletter numbers getting you down? Fewer people opening your messages? No real reaction when you launch a book?There's another way--a better way.Imagine having a large list of happy readers who devoured every email you sent. Or launching a book and activating an army of fans who did the selling for you. You could be that person, with the help of Newsletter Ninja.<e
... Read more
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Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition

A Guide to Narrative Craft

by Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French, Ned Stuckey-French ...

Narrated by Laural Merlington ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

A creative writerss shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's bestselling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft.This new edition continues to provide advice that is practical, comprehensive, and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A creative writerss shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's bestselling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft.This new edition continues to provide advice that is practical, comprehensive, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Heroine's Journey, The

For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

by Gail Carriger ...

Narrated by Starla Huchton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero
... 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
Audiobook

The Fantasy Fiction Formula

by Deborah Chester ...

Narrated by Tanya Eby ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or ... Read more

$19.99 USD

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or
... Read more
Audiobook

Page One to Done

Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

by Jessica Brody ...

Narrated by Jessica Brody ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of
... Read more
Audiobook

Relaxed Author, The

Take The Pressure Off Your Art And Enjoy The Creative Journey

by Joanna Penn, Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn, Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Series Audiobook 13 - Books For Writers
Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

Do you want to be a more relaxed author?There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things — which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about — it's also important to recognize ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to be a more relaxed author?There are plenty of books and tips on writing faster, learning more marketing tactics and strategies, trying to maximize your ranking, hitting the top of the charts, juicing the algorithms, and hacking different ad platforms. While these are all important things — which the authors themselves regularly write and talk about — it's also important to recognize
... Read more
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Business For Authors

How To Be An Author Entrepreneur

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Are you ready to take the next step in your author journey?Art for the sake of art is important. Writing for the love of it, or to create something beautiful on the page, is absolutely worthwhile and critical to expand the sum of human expression.But I’m not here to talk about creativity or the craft of writing in this book.My aim is to take the result of your creativity into the realm of actually ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to take the next step in your author journey?Art for the sake of art is important. Writing for the love of it, or to create something beautiful on the page, is absolutely worthwhile and critical to expand the sum of human expression.But I’m not here to talk about creativity or the craft of writing in this book.My aim is to take the result of your creativity into the realm of actually
... Read more
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Healthy Writer, The

Reduce Your Pain, Improve Your Health, And Build A Writing Career For The Long Term

by Joanna Penn, Euan Lawson ...

Narrated by Caroline Holroyd, Joe Penn ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

Do you suffer from physical pain relating to your writing life?Are you struggling with back pain, weight gain related to sedentary working, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, neck pain, eye strain, stress, loneliness, digestive issues, or Repetitive Strain Injury?These are the most common issues reported by writers and if you struggle with any of them, you are not alone.Writing is not a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you suffer from physical pain relating to your writing life?Are you struggling with back pain, weight gain related to sedentary working, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, neck pain, eye strain, stress, loneliness, digestive issues, or Repetitive Strain Injury?These are the most common issues reported by writers and if you struggle with any of them, you are not alone.Writing is not a
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Write a Novel

From Idea to Book

by Joanna Penn ...

Narrated by Joanna Penn ...

Series Audiobook 14 - Books For Writers
Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

Writing a novel will change your life.It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, “I made this,” something will shift.The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life.I’m Joanna (J.F.) Penn, award ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Writing a novel will change your life.It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, “I made this,” something will shift.The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life.I’m Joanna (J.F.) Penn, award
... 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
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Frantumaglia

A Writer’s Journey

by Elena Ferrante ...

Narrated by Hillary Huber ...

Unabridged

13 hours 51 min

The writer known as Elena Ferrante has taken pains to hide her identity in the hope that readers would focus on her body of work. But in this volume, she invites us into her workshop and offers a glimpse into the drawers of her writing desk—those drawers from which emerged her three early standalone novels and the four installments of the Neapolitan Novels, the New York Times bestselling “enduring ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The writer known as Elena Ferrante has taken pains to hide her identity in the hope that readers would focus on her body of work. But in this volume, she invites us into her workshop and offers a glimpse into the drawers of her writing desk—those drawers from which emerged her three early standalone novels and the four installments of the Neapolitan Novels, the New York Times bestselling “enduring
... Read more
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Writing Archetypal Character Arcs

The Hero's Journey and Beyond

by K.M. Weiland ...

Narrated by Sonja Field ...

Series Audiobook 11 - Helping Writers Become Authors
Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady to take your story’s character arcs and themes to the next level? This latest book from veteran writing teacher and story theorist K.M. Weiland ventures far beyond the popular and pervasive Hero’s Journey to explore six important archetypal character arcs, representing key moments of initiation in the human experience:The MaidenThe ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady to take your story’s character arcs and themes to the next level? This latest book from veteran writing teacher and story theorist K.M. Weiland ventures far beyond the popular and pervasive Hero’s Journey to explore six important archetypal character arcs, representing key moments of initiation in the human experience:The MaidenThe
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step | Essential Romance Novel, Mystery Novel and Fantasy Novel Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

by Sandy Marsh ...

Narrated by Erin Fossa ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Writing
Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Struggling as an Author?Do you have an amazing story in mind, but you can’t get it down on paper? You’ve got the idea and the characters but soon run out of steam? Perhaps you are a beginner and need help putting it all together. Whatever your reason, this book helps to unlock the secrets of novel writing in simple-to-follow ways that will bring significant results fast.Tips to Write Engrossing ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Struggling as an Author?Do you have an amazing story in mind, but you can’t get it down on paper? You’ve got the idea and the characters but soon run out of steam? Perhaps you are a beginner and need help putting it all together. Whatever your reason, this book helps to unlock the secrets of novel writing in simple-to-follow ways that will bring significant results fast.Tips to Write Engrossing
... Read more
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Fundamentals of Fiction, The

The No-Fluff Guide To Writing And Selling Great Stories

by R.E. Vance ...

Narrated by R.E. Vance, Barbara Hartzler, JD Ruffin, Harina Alhadeff Messias ...

Unabridged

Finish Your Novel. Find Your Readers. Build a Career.Fundamentals of Fiction is the ultimate roadmap for fiction writers who are tired of spinning their wheels. Whether you're struggling to finish your first novel or you're ready to turn your backlist into a business, Ramy Vance—bestselling author and fiction coach—breaks down exactly how to write fast, publish smart, and grow a loyal readership ... Read more

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Finish Your Novel. Find Your Readers. Build a Career.Fundamentals of Fiction is the ultimate roadmap for fiction writers who are tired of spinning their wheels. Whether you're struggling to finish your first novel or you're ready to turn your backlist into a business, Ramy Vance—bestselling author and fiction coach—breaks down exactly how to write fast, publish smart, and grow a loyal readership
... Read more
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Psychology Workbook for Writers, The

Tools For Creating Realistic Characters and Conflict In Fiction

by Darian Smith ...

Narrated by Darian Smith ...

Unabridged

1 hour 33 min

Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here’s a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here’s a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop
... Read more

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