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Be a Writing Machine

Write Faster and Smarter, Beat Writer’s Block, And Be Prolific

by M.L. Ronn ...

Narrated by John Freyer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

The no-nonsense, no BS guide to becoming a prolific author!Do you want to write a lot of novels, but can't improve your writing speed?Writing fast is the most important skill you can develop as a writer. While it seems hard to hit high word counts, the secrets are easier than you think.In this writer's guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn pulls back the curtain on the process that he uses to write 6-8 ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The no-nonsense, no BS guide to becoming a prolific author!Do you want to write a lot of novels, but can't improve your writing speed?Writing fast is the most important skill you can develop as a writer. While it seems hard to hit high word counts, the secrets are easier than you think.In this writer's guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn pulls back the curtain on the process that he uses to write 6-8
... Read more
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The Creative Act

A Way of Being

by Rick Rubin ...

Narrated by Rick Rubin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 45 min

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their ... Read more

$5.99 USD

**The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their
... Read more
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Life in Stitches, A

Knitting My Way Through Love, Loss, and Laughter - Tenth Anniversary Edition

by Rachael Herron ...

Narrated by Rachael Herron ...

Unabridged

5 hours 49 min

“Insightfully genius, A Life in Stitches makes me grateful that Rachael Herron put down her needles long enough to pick up a pen.”—Josh Kilmer-Purcell, New York Times bestselling author of The Bucolic PlagueA hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book—any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Insightfully genius, A Life in Stitches makes me grateful that Rachael Herron put down her needles long enough to pick up a pen.”—Josh Kilmer-Purcell, New York Times bestselling author of The Bucolic PlagueA hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book—any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive
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This Year You Write Your Novel

by Walter Mosley ...

Narrated by Dion Graham ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

"A straightforward, friendly guide for aspiring writers" (Los Angeles Times): No more excuses. With award-winning author Walter Mosley as your guide, you can write a novel now."Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls," bestselling novelist Walter Mosley advises. In this invaluable book of tips, practical advice, and wisdom, Mosley promises that the writer-in-waiting can finish ... Read more

$14.99 USD

"A straightforward, friendly guide for aspiring writers" (Los Angeles Times): No more excuses. With award-winning author Walter Mosley as your guide, you can write a novel now."Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls," bestselling novelist Walter Mosley advises. In this invaluable book of tips, practical advice, and wisdom, Mosley promises that the writer-in-waiting can finish
... Read more
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Saved by a Song

The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

by Mary Gauthier ...

Narrated by Mary Gauthier ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

This program is read by the author and includes original music and a bonus conversation with Amy Ray of Indigo Girls.From the Grammy nominated folk singer and songwriter, an inspiring exploration of creativity and the redemptive power of songMary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny’s old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music ... Read more

$22.99 USD

This program is read by the author and includes original music and a bonus conversation with Amy Ray of Indigo Girls.From the Grammy nominated folk singer and songwriter, an inspiring exploration of creativity and the redemptive power of songMary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny’s old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music
... Read more
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Adorning the Dark

Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making

by Andrew Peterson ...

Narrated by Andrew Peterson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 1 min

Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone.Over the last twenty years, Andrew Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone.Over the last twenty years, Andrew Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim
... Read more
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The Creative Mindset

Mastering the Six Skills That Empower Innovation

by Jeff DeGraff, Staney DeGraff ...

Narrated by Caroline Miller ...

Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

"Jeff and Staney emphasize that small acts of creativity can have huge consequences and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they can see the opportunities in front of them."-Mitch Jacobson, Executive Director, Austin Technology Incubator, UT Blackstone LaunchPad, University of Texas at AustinNearly all of today's major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Jeff and Staney emphasize that small acts of creativity can have huge consequences and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they can see the opportunities in front of them."-Mitch Jacobson, Executive Director, Austin Technology Incubator, UT Blackstone LaunchPad, University of Texas at AustinNearly all of today's major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to
... Read more
Audiobook

How To Stop Worrying And Start Living

Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry

by Dale Carnegie ...

Narrated by Robert Petkoff ...

Unabridged

10 hours 35 min

With Dale Carnegie’s expert advice, you’ll learn the proven, time-tested principles to breaking free of worry and anxiety so that you can start living your best life today.Thanks to Dale Carnegie’s classic work of practical advice, more than six million people have already discovered happier, more fulfilling lives. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living has also never been more relevant ... Read more

$25.99 USD

With Dale Carnegie’s expert advice, you’ll learn the proven, time-tested principles to breaking free of worry and anxiety so that you can start living your best life today.Thanks to Dale Carnegie’s classic work of practical advice, more than six million people have already discovered happier, more fulfilling lives. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living has also never been more relevant
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The Artist's Way

25th Anniversary Edition

by Julia Cameron ...

Narrated by Eliza Foss ...

Series series Artist's Way
Unabridged

10 hours 15 min

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth GilbertThe Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital today**—or perhaps even more so—**than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully ... Read more

$20.00 USD

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth GilbertThe Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital today**—or perhaps even more so—**than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully
... Read more
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Building a Second Brain

A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential

by Tiago Forte ...

Narrated by André Santana ...

Unabridged

7 hours 29 min

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveA revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.For the first time in history, we have ... Read more

$19.99 USD

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveA revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.For the first time in history, we have
... Read more
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The Steal Like an Artist Audio Trilogy

How to Be Creative, Show Your Work, and Keep Going

by Austin Kleon ...

Narrated by Austin Kleon ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

An audio compilation of***Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work***and Keep Going.Read by the author, it’s the bestselling and transformative series on how to unlock your creativity, find community and an audience in the digital age, and stay focused, creative and true to yourself—for life. Includes full text from:Steal Like an Artist: The New York Times bestselling book on the ten things nobody ... Read more

$18.99 USD

An audio compilation of***Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work***and Keep Going.Read by the author, it’s the bestselling and transformative series on how to unlock your creativity, find community and an audience in the digital age, and stay focused, creative and true to yourself—for life. Includes full text from:Steal Like an Artist: The New York Times bestselling book on the ten things nobody
... Read more
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Organizing for the Rest of Us

100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control

by Dana K. White ...

Narrated by Dana K. White ...

Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

READ BY THE AUTHOR. Listen while you organize in real time!Eliminate the clutter and discover the joy of having your house organized with simple, realistic strategies that work for normal people.So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a ... Read more

$18.99 USD

READ BY THE AUTHOR. Listen while you organize in real time!Eliminate the clutter and discover the joy of having your house organized with simple, realistic strategies that work for normal people.So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a
... Read more
Audiobook

The Practice

Shipping Creative Work

by Seth Godin ...

Narrated by Seth Godin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on ... Read more

$20.00 USD

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on
... Read more
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Embrace Your Weird

Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity

by Felicia Day ...

Narrated by Felicia Day ...

Unabridged

5 hours 4 min

An instant New York Times bestsellerIn Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions.Including Felicia’s personal stories and hard-won wisdom, Embrace Your Weird offers:—Entertaining and revelatory exercises that empower you to be fearl ... Read more

$18.99 USD

An instant New York Times bestsellerIn Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions.Including Felicia’s personal stories and hard-won wisdom, Embrace Your Weird offers:—Entertaining and revelatory exercises that empower you to be fearl
... Read more
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The PARA Method

Simplify, Organize, and Master Your Digital Life

by Tiago Forte ...

Narrated by Tiago Forte ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

This accessible guide expands upon the “well-written, cogent, and useful” (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done) bestselling Building a Second Brain with actionable advice on how to improve your digital life in just a few minutes.Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of information. But we were never taught how to manage this information effectively so that we can find what we need ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This accessible guide expands upon the “well-written, cogent, and useful” (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done) bestselling Building a Second Brain with actionable advice on how to improve your digital life in just a few minutes.Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of information. But we were never taught how to manage this information effectively so that we can find what we need
... Read more
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How to Write One Song

Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back

by Jeff Tweedy ...

Narrated by Jeff Tweedy ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity ... Read more

$15.00 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity
... Read more
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Make Your Art No Matter What

Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles

by Beth Pickens ...

Narrated by Beth Pickens ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

The Artist's Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens.If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That's not an overstatement—it's a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the way? In this down-to-earth handbook, experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The Artist's Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens.If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That's not an overstatement—it's a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the way? In this down-to-earth handbook, experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for
... Read more
Audiobook

Mind Management, Not Time Management

Productivity When Creativity Matters

by David Kadavy ...

Narrated by David Kadavy ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Getting Art Done
Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

You have the TIME. Do you have the ENERGY?You’ve done everything you can to save time. Every productivity tip, every “life hack,” every time management technique.But the more time you save, the less time you have. The more overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted you feel.“Time management” is squeezing blood from a stone.Introducing a new approach to productivity. Instead of struggling to get more out of ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You have the TIME. Do you have the ENERGY?You’ve done everything you can to save time. Every productivity tip, every “life hack,” every time management technique.But the more time you save, the less time you have. The more overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted you feel.“Time management” is squeezing blood from a stone.Introducing a new approach to productivity. Instead of struggling to get more out of
... Read more
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Right Riches for You

What if Your Money Worked for You Instead of You Working for Money?

by Gary M. Douglas, Dain Heer ...

Narrated by Megan Hill ...

Unabridged

3 hours 43 min

What Does Money Mean to You? Have you decided that money is more valuable than you? "Money is never the problem in our lives," says Gary Douglas. "It's about what we're willing to receive. And what we're willing to receive is just a choice." What are you choosing to receive? Are you choosing to have money in your life? What if generating money and having money was fun and joyful? What if, in ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What Does Money Mean to You? Have you decided that money is more valuable than you? "Money is never the problem in our lives," says Gary Douglas. "It's about what we're willing to receive. And what we're willing to receive is just a choice." What are you choosing to receive? Are you choosing to have money in your life? What if generating money and having money was fun and joyful? What if, in
... Read more
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Salon des Femmes

by Gary M. Douglas ...

Narrated by Christine McCarthy ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

Gary Douglas is on a mission to end the perpetual conflict between men and women. Salon des Femmes is based on a series of teleclasses Douglas held with a group of women.They discussed men, sex, relationships, men's and women's roles, and creating amazing, harmonious relationships. It blends the ground-breaking Access Consciousness® tools and processes, insightful revelations and heart-warming ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gary Douglas is on a mission to end the perpetual conflict between men and women. Salon des Femmes is based on a series of teleclasses Douglas held with a group of women.They discussed men, sex, relationships, men's and women's roles, and creating amazing, harmonious relationships. It blends the ground-breaking Access Consciousness® tools and processes, insightful revelations and heart-warming
... Read more
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Free Play

Improvisation in Life and Art

by Stephen Nachmanovitch ...

Narrated by Robertson Dean ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

Free Play is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about where art in the widest sense comes from. It is about why we create and what we learn when we do. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.Free Play is directed toward people in any field who want to contact, honor, and strengthen their own creative powers. It ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Free Play is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about where art in the widest sense comes from. It is about why we create and what we learn when we do. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.Free Play is directed toward people in any field who want to contact, honor, and strengthen their own creative powers. It
... Read more
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A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War

How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-1918

by Joseph Loconte ...

Narrated by Dave Hoffman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 38 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDeepen your insight into and appreciation for the writings J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis as you explore the untold story of how the First World War shaped their lives, faith, and writings.Had there been no Great War, there would have been no Hobbit, no Lord of the Rings, no Narnia—perhaps even no conversion to Christianity by C.S. Lewis.The First World War laid waste to ... Read more

$23.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDeepen your insight into and appreciation for the writings J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis as you explore the untold story of how the First World War shaped their lives, faith, and writings.Had there been no Great War, there would have been no Hobbit, no Lord of the Rings, no Narnia—perhaps even no conversion to Christianity by C.S. Lewis.The First World War laid waste to
... Read more
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Why Smart People Hurt

A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative

by Eric Maisel ...

Narrated by Seth Podowitz ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

Make Your Gifted Life MeaningfulOvercome your unique challenges. The challenges smart and creative people encounter―from scientific researchers and genius award winners to bestselling novelists, Broadway actors, high-powered attorneys, and academics―often include anxiety, overthinking, mania, sadness, and despair. In Why Smart People Hurt, natural psychology specialist and creativity coach Dr. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Make Your Gifted Life MeaningfulOvercome your unique challenges. The challenges smart and creative people encounter―from scientific researchers and genius award winners to bestselling novelists, Broadway actors, high-powered attorneys, and academics―often include anxiety, overthinking, mania, sadness, and despair. In Why Smart People Hurt, natural psychology specialist and creativity coach Dr.
... Read more
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Creativity

The Psychology of Discovery and Invention

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

15 hours 33 min

The classic study of the creative process from the national bestselling author of FlowCreativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals what leads to these moments—be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab—so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The classic study of the creative process from the national bestselling author of FlowCreativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals what leads to these moments—be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab—so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one
... Read more

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