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.
Novel Writing
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Get this step-by-step guide to writing a novel from this audiobook. So, you want to write a novel? You probably have been lurking around the park or a pub with ideas running through your cerebellum like fluids. You have witnessed or imagined stories that are haunting, capable of holding the readers at a spell, competent enough to get into narratives and conversations, but you don’t know how to start. Writing a novel is a show of relentlessness, a carnival of bravery, and an essentiality that everyone should at least do, well, maybe, even short stories. But the idea is to write, anyway. This book will guide you through the entire process, from thinking to publishing. Story ideas are everywhere, but you need to find one that really inspires you and is worth writing about. The secrets in this book will make you a best seller author through your first book! In this audiobook, you will learn: What do you need to write well How to wake up the muse What are the ten keys to creativity How to choose your style How to get ideas for your book How to plan your novel, develop ideas How to gather your data How to edit your novel How to publish your novel This audiobook provides step-by-step support for your novel-writing endeavors. What are you waiting for? Buy this book now and unravel the secrets behind best seller novels.
©2020 William Murphy (P)2020 William Murphy
Writing Blue Highways
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The story behind the writing of the best-selling Blue Highways is as fascinating as the epic trip itself. More than 30 years after his 14,000-mile, 38-state journey, William Least Heat-Moon reflects on the four years he spent capturing the lessons of the road trip on paper - the stops and starts in his composition process, the numerous drafts and painstaking revisions, the depressing string of rejections by publishers, the strains on his personal relationships, and many other aspects of the toil that went into writing his first book. Along the way, he traces the hard lessons learned and offers guidance to aspiring and experienced writers alike. Far from being a technical manual, Writing Blue Highways: The Story of How a Book Happened is an adventure story of its own. It's a journey of “exploration into the myriad routes of heart and mind that led to the making of a book from the first sorry and now vanished paragraph to the last words that came not from a graphite pencil, but from a letterpress in Tennessee.” The book is published by University of Missouri Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks. "An instructive, affirming look at the arduous and sometimes magical process by which an idea becomes a book." (Dinty W. Moore, author of The Mindful Writer) "Heat-Moon again proves an expert and companionable guide." (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) "It's fascinating, informative, and flat-out fun." (Ned Stuckey-French, author of The American Essay in the American Century)
©2014 William Least Heat-Moon (P)2020 Redwood Audiobooks
The Best Book on How to Write, Publish and Market Your Novel into a Best Seller
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Whether you're a new writer or one with experience, your writing career can probably use some help, and that, my friend is exactly why I wrote this book. At some point in your life, how often have you said, If I only knew then what I know now? Or wish your future self came back in time to warn you about the mistakes you are about to make so you could avoid them? Well then I want you to think of How to Write, Publish and Market Your Novel into a Best Seller as a gift from your future self. Because everything you need to know on how to write a novel that agents and publishers want to read is in this audiobook.
©2012 Zackary Richards (P)2013 Zackary Richards
Creative Writing
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You love to read. You've done a little bit if writing yourself. And you have always wondered if you could be a writer like those incredibly creative writers you admire. But you're not sure where to start or what to do. Okay, this audiobook will help. It will direct you through the whole process, from getting ready to write - in your office and in your mind - to having fresh ideas to draft and edit your own edition. Plus, you'll learn all about the different writing formats and find hundreds of writing ideas, tools, illustrations, and guidance. This book will teach you how to develop your writing skills and express yourself imaginatively in a variety of ways, if you have the opportunity and the ability to become a more creative writer - and it looks like you do - and whether you are willing to take the time to learn and practice it. It is entirely possible, with determination, skill-building and time, that you could become another great writer. You might create a style that is so poetic, so real, and so unique, that whenever someone reads something you've written, he or she might wish to be a great friend of yours as the author and could call you on the phone anytime they feel like it. The idea is overwhelming, to put it mildly. There is yet another potential downside, however. While you are bravely giving your all to this writing thing, you may run into resistance rather than encouragement. Friends, colleagues, kids, and even your partner or spouse might try to discourage you by telling you what you already know: You may struggle, you might get hurt your feelings, you might not have what it takes. This book will give you the confidence boost you need.
©2020 William Murphy (P)2020 William Murphy
100 citazioni di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Queste 100 citazioni mirano a fornire l'accesso a un'opera o a una vita eccezionale, attraverso una selezione dei pensieri più eclatanti, in un formato accessibile a tutti. Una citazione è più di un estratto di un'affermazione, può essere un colpo di mente, una sintesi di un pensiero complesso, una massima, un'apertura a una riflessione più profonda. Si dice che certe frasi possono cambiare la vita. Altri ragioneranno dentro di voi per un tempo infinito, facendo eco a una personale ricerca intellettuale o spirituale.
©2020 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2020 Compagnie du Savoir
On Writing Wonderfully
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It's hard for the aspiring writers to find a concise reference to creative fiction writing. On February 5, 2017, author Pawan Mishra delivered a video talk on "The Craft of Creative Fiction Writing" to the students of Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi. The script of the talk has ever since become a popular reference for students of the creative writing and aspiring writers. The 21 fundamentals listed in the talk cover the most essential aspects of creative storytelling. Each one of these fundamentals is explained in a simple way, easy enough to understand and remember.
©2018 Pawan Mishra (P)2018 Lune Spark Books
How to Write and Capture Your Family Yearbook and Story
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With over 50 guided questions organized into sections about the life of your family, your monthly activities, special milestones, memorable holiday moments, record your favorite pop culture phenomena and interests. This story starter will help you write your family yearbook. A family treasure you can cherish forever. Look for the accompanying Family Yearbook and Stories Blank Journal to write and keep your memories.
©2016 Elite Online Publishing (P)2017 Elite Online Publishing
Daily Journaling
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Have you ever tried journaling before but just haven’t been able to stick with it? Then, you need to keep reading.... We’ve all been there. You get a brand-new journal and are so excited to start writing in it. You open it up, just to be utterly intimidated by that first blank page staring back at you. Maybe, you summon your courage and are able to get past that first page and write in your journal for a day or two, but then the novelty wears off. Your journal entries dwindle, and before you know it, your journal is just left sitting on the shelf with all those blank pages full of untapped potential. Don’t worry, this book is here to help you fill all those blank pages and even help you turn journaling into an automatic habit with just a few minutes a day that will completely transform your life! Inside this audiobook, you'll discover: Quick and easy journaling techniques to help you journal on a consistent daily basis How to overcome the intimidation of the first page How to customize your journal to fit your life and achieve your goals Why the most successful people in the world are huge journaling advocates The secret to forming a journaling habit that will transform your life The journaling tips included in this book are proven to yield incredible results for anyone who is new to journaling even if you have tried and failed to start a journal before. Thousands of people are benefiting from journaling every day, making more of an impact on the world and creating the life they truly want. Isn’t it time you did, too? If you want to get started with journaling in just a few minutes each day, then you should listen to this audiobook now.
©2021 Emily Calabresi (P)2021 Emily Calabresi
From Nobody to Bestselling Author!: How to Write, Publish & Market Your Book
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Instantly win the respect of your friends and family.... Earn money without a “boss.” And become an influencer in your market... All by learning how to write, self-publish, and market a best-selling book! Multiple number-one best-selling author Naresh Vissa shares simple steps on how ANYONE can go from a nobody…to a best-selling author! The only day is now. There are no more excuses. The world as we know it is improving day-by-day. Processes are becoming more efficient, and the cream is finding quicker, newer ways to rise to the top of the crop. Don't get left behind.
©2018 Krish Publishing (P)2018 Krish Publishing
How to Write a Novel
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Finally, something that works! Have you ever wanted to write a novel but didn't know where to start? Have you ever started writing a novel only to get stuck halfway through? If you're serious about writing that novel, then this audiobook is for you. You see, many writers (including me) just start writing without realizing how easy it is to fall into the multiple traps that can ruin their books. Anyone can write a novel, but to write a best seller, you need to understand what makes a novel successful. This audiobook will guide you through the process of brainstorming, crafting, and developing your own best seller. Discover the secret storytelling code behind all successful novels and use it to outline, write, or revise your own. Plan new novels with plots that will keep readers engaged and turning pages. Stop struggling with your first draft (or your fourth!). Whether you're a seasoned writer or an anxious beginner, you'll be able to use this audiobook to fast-track your writing career! Apply this practical advice to turn what could be an overwhelming goal into an actionable and attainable one. In this audiobook, you will discover: The essential element of a successful story Why some stories work and others don't How to stay focused and motivated Bringing your characters to life Stephen King’s million-dollar routine Creating killer plots Advanced fiction-writing tricks Why you should never write in cliche How to edit like a pro Making space for what comes Creating suspense and drama And much, much more Click "Buy Now" to see your story come to life fast!
©2019 William Swain (P)2019 William Swain
Write It Forward
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Write It Forward is a one-of-a-kind book focusing on you, the author. In Write It Forward, Bob Mayer applies the time-tested strategies of the Green Berets to the world of being a successful author. He has taught thousands of writers over the years, but this new and innovative program probes deeper than words on the page. It is designed to teach writers how to think, plan and become the future best-sellers of the new age of publishing. The benefits you'll gain from this book will extend far beyond your writing and reach into all areas of your life making dreams a reality.
©2011 Bob Mayer (P)2012 Bob Mayer
The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer
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The definitive source of information, insight, inspiration, and advice for creative writers from the nation’s largest and most trusted organization for writers, Poets & Writers. For 50 years, writers at every stage of their careers have turned to the literary nonprofit organization Poets & Writers and its award-winning magazine for resources to foster their professional development, from writing prompts and tips on technique to informative interviews with published authors, literary agents, and editors. But never before has Poets & Writers marshalled its 50 years’ worth of knowledge to create an authoritative guide for writers that answers every imaginable question about craft and career - until now. The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer is the writing bible for writers of all genres and forms, covering topics such as: How to harness your imagination and jump-start your creativity How to develop your work from initial idea to final draft How to find the best MFA program for you How to publish your work in literary magazines and develop a platform How to research writing contests and other opportunities to support your writing life How to find the right literary agent How to anticipate what agents look for in queries and proposals How to work successfully with an editor and your publishing team How to market yourself and your work in a digital world How to approach financial planning and taxes as a writer How to find a supportive and inspiring writing community to sustain your career And much more. Written by Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon, the two most recent editors of Poets & Writers magazine, this book brings an unrivalled understanding of the areas in which writers seek guidance and support. Sprinkled throughout the book to illustrate their insights are first-person essays from best-selling authors including George Saunders, Christina Baker Kline, and Tayari Jones. The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer is the ultimate comprehensive resource.
©2020 Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon (P)2020 Simon & Schuster
Help! For Writers
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The craft of writing offers countless potential problems: The story is too long; the story's too short; revising presents a huge hurdle; writer's block is rearing its ugly head. In Help! For Writers, Roy Peter Clark presents an "owner's manual" for writers, outlining the seven steps of the writing process, and addressing the 21 most urgent problems that writers face. In his trademark engaging and entertaining style, Clark offers 10 short solutions to each problem. Out of ideas? Read posters, billboards, and graffiti. Can't bear to edit yourself? Watch the deleted scenes feature of a DVD, and ask yourself why those scenes were left on the cutting-room floor. Help! For Writers offers 210 strategies to guide writers to success.
©2011 Roy Peter Clark (P)2011 Gildan Media Corp
How to Write Your Life Story and Leave a Legacy
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With over 50 guided questions organized into sections about your childhood years, teen years, young adulthood, and later years to help track your life story and leave a legacy. This journal offers an excellent means to preserve memories and discovers hidden aspects of yourself and your journey. Here is the tool to help you write your life history, to encourage and inspire others with your stories.
©2016 Elite Online Publishing (P)2017 Elite Online Publishing
A Female's Life
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Poetry in English and Spanish - Poems revealing a thread of commonality of growing up too fast, falling in and out of love and realizing mistakes made. Beautifully translated in Spanish by Liliana Ducoure'Caro. Revelan un hilo de lo común - los altibajos emocionales al enamorarse y desenamorarse, la necesidad y el deseo de crecer rápido, la revelación de los errores cometidos y la sabiduría que se obtiene al final. This book will appeal to teens and adult women. Content is appropriate for all ages. It is a useful tool for studying translations in high school and college level courses. Please note: This audiobook is in English and Spanish.
©2012 Bev Pogreba (P)2014 Bev Pogreba
Crafting Category Romance
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Category romance is a precise art. With such a small word count, writing the perfect category romance is a little like writing a haiku. But how do you write a book in 17 syllables? How can you cram compelling conflict, satisfying character development, and toe-curling romantic tension into less than 60,000 words? In Crafting Category Romance, two-time RITA™-nominated author of nearly 100 books Amy Lane describes the rules of engagement, traps to watch out for, and how to leverage common tropes to create conflict, craft a character, develop a plot, and leave readers with a happy ever after that's different every time - all in a tidy package. With practical exercises in plot, conflict, and character development, Crafting Category Romance will teach you how to use the rigid rules and expectations of the genre to your advantage and win a loyal readership following for life.
©2020 Amy Lane (P)2021 Dreamspinner Press
The Liar's Bible
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Five-time Edgar winner and MWA grand master Lawrence Block wrote a monthly column for the Writers Digest magazine for 14 years. The Liar's Bible consists of previously uncollected columns, chosen to illuminate the often dimly-lit path of the writer of fiction.
©2011 Lawrence Block (P)2019 Lawrence Block
Book Marketing for Authors
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Do you want to turn writing from a hobby into a business? You no longer need a publisher sliding their hand into your pocket and making your profits disappear. Most of us dream of writing the great American novel - not a book that only our friends and family will read. Far too often, brilliant books die a silent death because authors are not marketers. We are creative spirits who yearn to unleash our creative visions on the world - not spend our days mastering spreadsheets! Far too many independent authors have given up far too soon. They struggle to find an audience, get attention, and turn their books into a business. Why? Because, they aren't following a proven system. Maybe, this is you right now. Maybe, you believe that you're not good enough, that you'll never have enough time, or that you simply don't want to give up your integrity in order to sell a few more books. When you think of marketing, you think of a used-car salesmen convincing your grandparents to buy a car they can barely afford and will barely make it 10 feet off the lot. But that assumption is dead wrong. What good is writing the greatest novel of all time if nobody ever reads it? In this audiobook, you will see the inner workings of a successful independent author, publisher, and marketer. Best-selling author Jonathan Green holds nothing back as he reveals exactly how you can kick-start your next book and breathe new life into a book that hasn't sold a copy in years. Let's make your dreams come true, whether you are a beginner or a master, a children's book writer or a romance author. It's about finding a strategy that works and implementing it with alacrity. Imagine a world where: You no longer have to work on your book after the kids are asleep, in between meetings, or when nobody is looking People walk up to you and ask for your autograph while you're eating with your kids Your checks and direct deposits from book royalties are more than the price of a candy bar Are you ready to learn a process that you will actually enjoy? Then scroll up and click on the "buy now" button!
©2019 Dragon God Inc (P)2020 Dragon God Inc
Stylish Academic Writing
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Elegant data and ideas deserve elegant expression, argues Helen Sword in this lively guide to academic writing. For scholars frustrated with disciplinary conventions, and for specialists who want to write for a larger audience but are unsure where to begin, here are imaginative, practical, witty pointers that show how to make articles and books a pleasure to read - and to write. Dispelling the myth that you cannot get published without writing wordy, impersonal prose, Sword shows how much journal editors and readers welcome work that avoids excessive jargon and abstraction. Sword's analysis of more than a thousand peer-reviewed articles across a wide range of fields documents a startling gap between how academics typically describe good writing and the turgid prose they regularly produce. Stylish Academic Writing showcases a range of scholars from the sciences, humanities, and social sciences who write with vividness and panache. Individual chapters take up specific elements of style, such as titles and headings, chapter openings, and structure, and close with examples of transferable techniques that any writer can master.
©2012 Helen Sword (P)2018 Tantor
The Indie Author Checklist
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Do you want to write and sell more books? Now you can. Learn how to go from idea to income with the ultimate indie author checklist.
The Indie Author Checklist teaches you how to plan your books effectively, get them written, and take control of your marketing and launch process with a simple six-stage checklist.
In The Indie Author Checklist, you’ll discover:
A step-by-step guide to take the smallest idea and turn it into a fully-fledged novel outline
Techniques for overcoming any roadblocks during your writing process
How to plan an effective launch and boost your day-one sales
Methods for boosting sales of your backlist titles
How to use paid advertising to maximize your book sales and find new readers
And much, much more!
©2019 Adam Croft (P)2019 Adam Croft