The Writing category has 232 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.6★ across 523 ratings. The most-rated is Bird by Bird.
The Fiction Formula
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All you need to know to be a full-time storyteller is in this book. Johnny Truant and Sean M. Platt - owners of the Sterling & Stone Story Studio and authors of the how-to-publish cornerstone Write. Publish. Repeat - have spent the last eight years learning the ins and outs of professional storytelling. Between just the two of them, they've written 100 books. The studio as a whole, in 2020 alone, will publish nearly 200 more. To write and publish that much quality, reader-pleasing fiction, you can't just wing it. You need a formula to keep things streamlined and on-target. With a formula, you can be sure you're writing books that will sell, that you're enjoying writing them, and that you are doing so without writer's block. When you use the fiction formula, your success becomes predictable - not a matter of luck. In their 2014 best seller, Write. Publish. Repeat, Platt and Truant told a generation of indies the path to self-publishing success. In this long-awaited follow-up, they'll tell you what they've learned since, plus all the fiction-specific stuff they didn't include the first time around: You'll learn: How to choose a genre that's commercial and fulfilling The Sterling & Stone planning process that helps you write better books, faster The complete start-to-finish path from idea to fully launched books and series Creating an author business that can withstand marketplace changes and last for years to come The Fiction Formula will help you build a thriving indie publishing career no matter what type of writer you are...so long as you're willing to do the work. If that's you, welcome aboard! The formula could be your next step toward the author life you've only dreamed of before.
©2019 Sterling & Stone (P)2020 Sterling & Stone
Release Strategies: Plan Your Self-Publishing Schedule for Maximum Benefit
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Do you publish one book a year? Or 20? Here’s a secret. You can be successful with either. Publish your books in a way that brings you the most readers and listeners. Put the experience of over 100 book launches to work for you. Right here. Release Strategies. It’s how successful indie authors get ahead. Plan. Prepare. And Execute. With checklists, recommendations, and candid discussion, you’ll find everything you need to determine your best publication strategy. Implement it and keep your foot on the gas. It’s time to take the ride of your life. Release Strategies. The book you didn’t know you needed. Listen to it today.
©2019 Craig Martelle (P)2019 Craig Martelle
1 Hour Kindle Method
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What if you could create a one hour Kindle eBook in a day! In the amazingly simple yet powerful 1 Hour Kindle Method, you will discover exactly how to do just that. The 1 Hour Kindle Method allows you to build confidence, access that book inside, share your inner wisdom, build instant credibility, and save a tree. Your new Kindle eBook will be your new business card and resume combined! No more suffering from the story that writing a book can be really hard and take a long time. Nothing could be further from the truth. The 1 Hour Kindle Method is a breakthrough new way to create a book that helps you: Publish your book today without needing to get a publisher or an agent Get your book done VERY FAST Create a book you will be PROUD to have people read Have fun and enjoy the book creation process And more If you’re a new author or simply someone who has dreamed of writing a book, keep these three facts in mind: You need a way to get that book published fast! Your own book is the number one way to create instant credibility in any field! The 1 Hour Kindle Method makes it simple and easy to get your book done NOW! The 1 Hour Kindle Method is a unique, proven system designed to make it easier and faster for you to: 1) shorten the gap between where you are now and where you want to be (a published author); 2) do something you enjoy (talking); 3) give your perfectionist a new job rather than slowing you down by interrupting the flow of your creative expression; and 4) take advantage of the power and reach of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
©2017 Phil Johncock (P)2020 Phil Johncock
The Business of Being a Writer
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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 Being a Writer offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. It is meant for early-career writers looking to develop a realistic set of expectations about making money from their work or for working writers who want a better understanding of the industry. Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works - from queries and agents to blogging and advertising - and will learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term. Jane Friedman has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, with an emphasis on digital media strategy for authors and publishers. She is encouraging without sugarcoating, blending years of research with practical advice that will help writers market themselves and maximize their writing-related income. It will leave them empowered, confident, and ready to turn their craft into a career.
©2018 Jane Friedman (P)2019 Tantor
Dazzling Description: Painting the Perfect Picture
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How do you create a fictional world that audiences will want to visit? How do you paint a picture that springs to life? William Bernhardt explains how to use description and setting to enhance your story without slowing the pace. Bernhardt discusses showing without telling, providing descriptive details that inform character, and integrating visuals and action with "stealth description". In his direct, no-nonsense style, Bernhardt explains how to use all five senses to create a fully realized portrait. William Bernhardt is the best-selling author of more than 50 books, including the best-selling Daniel Pike novels. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. He has received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award, which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large". In 2019, he received the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award. The Red Sneaker Writing Center provides a free e-newsletter, podcast, workshops, retreats, and an annual conference to help writers achieve their goals. What's a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red sneaker writer? If so, this book is for you.
©2020 William Bernhardt Writing Programs (P)2020 William Bernhardt Writing Programs
Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories
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You have the world building - now use it to write stories that create lifelong fans and fandoms! Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories contains key methods and tips on how to weave your world building into every aspect of your story, from theme to plot to character arcs. Use writing prompts and exercises to jumpstart your creativity Get ideas on how to refresh world building genre tropes while still hitting reader's/listener's sweet spots Learn to embrace your inner geek and passions to connect your world building with readers/listeners Vivid world building is great. Vivid world building that sells? Even better!
©2018 Janeen Ippolito (P)2019 Janeen Ippolito
You Have a Book In You
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When you start to write a book, you're doing more than just typing words on a keyboard. You're entering the book business - and like every other business, the book business has many different elements. The author wants you to be 100 percent successful in dealing with all those elements, so he has written this book to share with you his insider's story. Mark Victor Hansen covers marketing, finances, and all elements of the business while encouraging would-be authors to achieve what Freud said were the three reasons people set out to write books: "Fame, Love, and Money." As you move through the writing journey and your book begins to get read, you'll realize that you have the power to influence others through your writing. Your book will be a platform to get your message to others and a printed legacy that will last for all time. Your descendants into many generations will revel in reading their ancestor's work. Let Mark inspire you to release your potential for writing greatness. The writer's challenges and opportunities have never been greater, so roll up your sleeves and get ready to enter the exciting world of authorship...it is a legacy worth leaving.
©2020 Mark Victor Hansen (P)2020 Gildan Media
Idea to Print
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You have a book inside of you. It’s time to finally get that book out! Have you been wanting to write a book, but haven’t been able to actually get it on the page? Are you tired of fighting against time commitments, writer’s block, fear of failure or your own self-doubt? Maybe you’ve been able to start, but each time your work turns into another half-written idea gathering dust! Are you ready to finally see your name in print and be able to say, “I’m a published author!” to all your friends and family? In this straight forward no-fluff book, Katelyn Silva guides you from start to finish in taking your idea and finally turning it into a complete, quality book as well as how to publish in a way that makes your book work for you, sustains momentum, and grows your author community without breaking the bank or wasting time on constant posting, blogging, and promotions. You’ll learn: The root causes of writer’s block and how to overcome them for good so you can stop wasting time staring at the blank page and actually get your book done Some key ways to make your writing a priority regardless of other time commitments so that even if you’re busy, you can still complete your book The step-by-step way to go from start to finish without getting lost in the middle or ending up with yet another unfinished manuscript Exactly what to do after your book is done so you can publish a high-quality book you’re proud of that continues to bring in good reviews and sales Idea to Print is your resource for finally finishing and publishing your book, whether fiction or non-fiction, and getting it into the hands of your readers. Don’t waste another minute! Let’s get your book into your hands.
©2019 Katelyn Silva (P)2020 Katelyn Silva
Social Media Influencer - Instagram Marketing - SEO Google
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Social Media Influencer: Social media has brought a massive change to the marketing industry; if you want to sell a product or service - you better be present online. However, online presence is just the start of things. You’d want to be active in social media and elevate your status to that of an influencer. Back in the day, only big-name brands with billions of dollars could make themselves so visible that it would be hard to ignore them. Through social media, however, the competition more or less evens out as you can make yourself noticeable through proper strategies. With this audiobook, you should have a working outline on how to excel in social media marketing, specifically with powerful sites like Facebook and Instagram. Instagram Marketing: There is so much to Instagram, especially since its features are updated so often. Explore ways to genuinely gain followers, collaborate and build relationships with other Instagram users, and expand completely on your own platform. This audiobook will give you everything you need to know about producing the best photos/videos, making your profile stand out, finding the right people to follow, and navigating your way through Instagram completely. It will discuss the time and effort required to cultivate a following associated with and linked to your blog. This audiobook is not only for business owners, but also applies to everyday Instagram users; it is here to guide you through practical ways to find the right audience for your blog, ways of trending, techniques for growing followers, and a variety of other useful tips. SEO Google: Do you want more customers? Do you want to increase the sale of your online products? Then you need to learn how search engine optimization works. This audiobook will teach you the best SEO strategies to help you rank on Google and provide you with unparalleled insight that will help you take your business to the next level. Whether you want to carry out your own SEO work or want to hire somebody to do it for you, this audiobook will introduce you to the most important SEO concepts that you must know. These practices will help you realize your goal and get even more visitors to your site, but the work doesn’t stop there. You must have something that will make your customers remain on your site. The more time a visitor spends on your website, the more relevant Google continues to measure the value of your website and boost your page ranking. It will teach you: How to do effective keyword research Back-linking SEO strategies Online marketing tips How to beat your competitors How to create a link strategy for your keywords How to write quality content Best SEO tools to use And much more!
©2019 Nicolas Borl (P)2019 Graziano Borleri
Blockchain
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Bitcoins as a game changer have virtually set people's imagination into flight. Bitcoins are based on the blockchain technology. Increased exploration has shown that there is immense promise in blockchain technologies. No wonder blockchain contracts are now beginning to be viewed with increased seriousness. Blockchain contracts are contracts which are entered into using the blockchain technology. Unlike an actual-world contract, blockchain contracts are different inasmuch as they are executed using the code embedded in the blockchain. As more and more users of blockchain technologies are beginning to emerge, the significance of the blockchain contract is beginning to dawn on the stakeholders. The blockchain contracts bring with them their own share of legal issues and challenges. World over, cyber legal jurisprudence has not even begun examining the legal nuances concerning the blockchain contract and how cyber-law needs to view the blockchain contract. The unique nature of blockchain contracts and the distinctive role played by technology in enforcing blockchain contracts itself shows that complicated legal and policy issues pertaining to blockchain contracts need to be appropriately addressed. This will become more important since blockchain technologies hold tremendous promise for the future. This audiobook examines the entire concept of blockchain contracts, their specialized features and parameters and connected legalities, more so in comparison with traditional contracts. There are large number of legal, policy, and regulatory issues pertaining to blockchain contracts that are beginning to emerge on the horizon. This audiobook encapsulates and covers some of the most significant legal and policy issues impacting blockchain contracts. I hope this audiobook will set the minds of its listeners thinking as to what direction the law needs to take when it deals with complicated phenomena like blockchain contracts.
©2016 Luke Sutton (P)2016 Luke Sutton
Publish Your Knowledge
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Turn your knowledge into a book that sells! It's taken you years to acquire your expertise. Now, learn how to turn that knowledge into a book that will stand out from the competition and sell! Publish Your Knowledge teaches you how to: Test the demand for your subject before writing your book. Engage with your audience and grow your readership as early as possible. Raise money for your book by launching a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Self-publish your book through Amazon with a strong launch plan. Learn how to apply an entrepreneurial mind-set to self-publishing, and follow this step-by-step process to write and self-publish a nonfiction book that actually sells.
©2020 Vilius Stanislovaitis (P)2021 Vilius Stanislovaitis
The Heroine's Journey
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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 best-selling author Gail Carriger presents a clear, concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero's journey, and how you can use it to improve your writing and your life. Narrated by Starla Huchton. In this book you'll learn: How to spot the heroine's journey in popular books, movies, and the world around you. The source myths and basic characters, tropes, and archetypes of this narrative. A step-by-step break down of how to successfully write this journey. What do Agatha Christie, JK Rowling, and Nora Roberts all have in common? They all write the heroine's journey. Read this book to learn all about it. From Harry Potter to Twilight, from Wonder Woman to Star Wars, you'll never look at pop culture the same way again. With over a dozen New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, and over a million books in print, popular genre author and former archaeologist Gail Carriger brings her cheeky, comedic tone and over a decade of making her living as a fiction author to this fascinating look at one of the most popular yet neglected narratives of our time. This is an excellent writing reference for genre fiction authors seeking to improve their craft or for readers and pop culture enthusiasts interested in understanding their own taste. It is the perfect counterpoint to The Hero with a Thousand Faces, not to mention Save the Cat, Women Who Run with the Wolves, and The Breakout Novelist.
©2020 Gail Carriger LLC (P)2020 Gail Carriger LLC
We Wanted to be Writers
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“It was the best teaching-writing job I ever had.” (John Irving) We Wanted to be Writers is a rollicking and insightful blend of original interviews, commentary, advice, gossip, anecdotes, analyses, history, and asides with nearly thirty graduates and teachers at the now legendary Iowa Writers' Workshop between 1974 and 1978. Among the talents that emerged in those years - writing, criticizing, drinking, and debating in the classrooms and barrooms of Iowa City - were the younger versions of writers who became John Irving, Jane Smiley, T. C. Boyle, Michelle Huneven, Allan Gurganus, Sandra Cisneros, Jayne Anne Phillips, Jennie Fields, Joy Harjo, Joe Haldeman, and many others. It is chock full of insights and a treasure trove of inspiration for all writers, readers, history lovers, and anyone who ever "wanted to be a writer." Jane Smiley on the Iowa writers' workshop: "In that period, the teachers tended to be men of a certain age, with the idea that competition was somehow the key-the Norman Mailer period. The story was that if you disagreed with Norman, or gave him a bad review, he'd punch you in the nose. You were supposed to get in fights in restaurants." T.C. Boyle on his short story "Drowning": "I got $25 for it, which was wonderful... You know, getting $25 for the product of your own brain? You could buy a lot of beer in Iowa City back then for that."
©2011 Eric Olsen and Glenn Schaeffer (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
The Content Fuel Framework
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In The Content Fuel Framework, trained journalist and award-winning content marketer Melanie Deziel shows you how to maximize your creativity by systematizing it. This simple framework catalyzes the brainstorming process, making idea generation effortless and nearly automatic. No more writer's block. No more asking, "what should I post"? No more waiting for that "big idea" to show up on its own time. This system allows storytellers from any industry to produce fresh story ideas on demand, any time. Never before have we consumed as much content, in as many forms, and in as many places as we do now. This means marketers, creators, and anyone who communicates with an audience is under more pressure than ever to deliver unique content, consistently. How can you fill all those web pages, social feeds, blogs, and newsletters, every single day? The Content Fuel Framework will challenge you - and enable you - to tell stories in entirely new ways. It's an adaptable and evergreen guide you'll come back to again and again. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Melanie Deziel (P)2020 Melanie Deziel
How to Write a Bestseller
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Stop reading this now if you don’t want to be a best-selling author! Becoming a best-selling author can be a difficult, time-consuming, and expensive process, especially if you don’t know where to start. If you don’t have the industry know-how, it could take years to make any headway, at all, and with no guarantee of success at the end of it. But with the right guidance, the path is quick and easy. In this audiobook, BestsellingBook.com founder and CEO Vikrant Shaurya pulls back the curtain and reveals the fastest and easiest way to becoming a best-selling author. If you’re an expert, entrepreneur, or coach looking to build your business empire, then writing a best-selling book is the best way to start. This book tells you everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and selling your own book. From idea to best-selling book, you’ll experience a tested and proven step-by-step guide on how to achieve best seller status on the world’s largest book platform - Amazon. BestsellingBook.com has used the same strategies outlined in this very book to publish hundreds of titles worldwide. Will you be next? In this audiobook, you’ll discover how to: Come up with a profitable book idea Create an outline for your book in just 60 minutes Write a catchy book title to attract readers Conquer writer’s block and turn out a great book in 30 days Design a premium book cover and interior layout Publish your book on Kindle, paperback, and audiobook Turn your book into a number one best seller on Amazon Get great media coverage for your book Unlock the power of advertising to generate massive sales Create a seven-figure business ecosystem around your book Intrigued yet? Then, scroll to the top and click "buy now" and go from book idea to best seller in just 90 days!
©2020 Vikrant Shaurya (P)2020 Vikrant Shaurya
Creating Character: Bringing Your Story to Life
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All fiction is character-driven, according to William Bernhardt, despite what you might have heard elsewhere. If your characters don’t interest readers, even the most exciting plots will fail. “Action is character,” Aristotle wrote, but what does that mean, and how can you use that fundamental principle to create dynamic fiction that will captivate readers? This audiobook explains the relationship between character and plot, and how the perfect melding of the two produces a mesmerizing story. Using examples spanning from The Odyssey to The Da Vinci Code, Bernhardt discusses the art of character creation in a direct and easily comprehended manner. The audiobook also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own work. William Bernhardt is the author of more than thirty novels, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid series of legal thrillers. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. His programs have educated many authors now published by major houses. He is the only person to have received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large." The Red Sneaker Writing Center is dedicated to helping writers achieve their literary goals. What is a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction and guidance rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done, and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red sneaker writer? If so, this book is for you.
©2013 William Bernhardt Writing Programs (P)2013 Babylon Books
A Is for Action: Tips for Writing Amazing Action Scenes
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Every new author (and a lot of veteran authors) have the same problem when it comes to action scenes. They have this idea for a big battle scene or car chase - but most don't know where to start! I'll show you. We'll lay out classic actions scenes, like a car crash or a massive medieval sword clash between armies, and see how they are done. We will analyze the writing style you use in action scenes that isn't utilized anywhere else in your story. Car chase or medieval battle, we can create a process to follow. While every action scene is different, many have similar foundations. Learn how to write amazing action scenes and take your stories to new heights!
©2018 Dan Alatorre (P)2018 Dan Alatorre
How to Write a Series: A Guide to Series Types and Structure Plus Troubleshooting Tips and Marketing Tactics
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Struggling to structure your book series? Learn how to make a series work for you: increase reader engagement and take advantage of the built-in marketing potential a series gives you. Are you unsure which series structure is best for you? Or are you several books into a series, but you’re stuck? Do you want to expand your literary universe but aren’t sure how to do it? Perhaps you have a series languishing in your backlist, and you need ideas on how to market it. Get the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your series with How to Write a Series. You’ll learn: The three basic types of series The benefits and drawbacks of writing each type of series Tips for extending your series beyond your original plan Ideas for creating spinoffs and expanding your literary universe How to know when it’s time to end a series How to save time writing your series and how to keep track of details How to deal with the problems that result from being locked into a story world How to refresh your interest in a series if you’ve grown bored Creative ways to market your series I’ve been writing for 15 years as both a hybrid and independent author. I’ve published over 25 fiction books in four different series. Everything I’ve learned about writing a series has been through trial and error. I hope my lessons learned will give you a shortcut when it comes to writing your series plus tips for troubleshooting problems and ideas for promoting your series. Unlock the power of a series in your author career with How to Write a Series.
©2020 Sara Rosett (P)2020 Sara Rosett
Build Your Authors Alley
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Have you ever wanted to organize a literary department? Maybe, you already do, but it needs to be updated for the modern publishing world? Now you can! Get started today with the help and expertise of best-selling author and Authors Alley founder Weston Kincade. Weston created Cleveland ConCoction’s Authors Alley in 2015, and since then, the convention regularly draws 30 active authors to participate annually. Panelists range from Nebula, Hugo, Elgin, Robert A. Heinlein, and Bram Stoker award winners to USA Today and New York Times best sellers. Panel and convention attendance has grown steadily every year. Weston Kincade has been contacted by conventions states away seeking advice, and other conventions are adopting the model with success. Now, it is available to you in this short how-to guide Build Your Authors Alley. Inside, Weston provides detailed instructions to navigate you through the entire process. As an extra bonus, he has opened his toolbox of scheduling templates, sample emails, newsletters, and a post-convention sales template to easily track your participating authors’ sales. To find your own convention success, get Build Your Authors Alley today.
©2018 Weston Kincade (P)2021 Weston Kincade
The 24 Laws of Storytelling: A Practical Handbook for Great Storytellers
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It's time to take control of your stories. Stories have a unique power to immerse, delight, and educate. So why do some stories work and others fail? The 24 Laws of Storytelling distills the lessons learned from stories past and present into a practical audiobook that you can use for any story you decide to write. This audiobook will teach you the principles you need to immerse your audience, deliver immensely satisfying drama, and educate better than any textbook or lecture can. There's no need for any special tools, expensive writing software, or Hollywood contacts. You only need to learn from the successes and blunders of past stories. By extracting the timeless writing principles from master storytellers such as Christopher Nolan, Stephen King, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, George Lucas, Alfred Hitchcock, and many more, this unique work will provide a fascinating insight into the laws of storytelling and how to use them to create your own masterpieces.
©2018 Jonathan Baldie (P)2019 Jonathan Baldie