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.
Point of View
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Unlocking the mystery behind point of view: Why is point of view important to a novelist, and how can we make sure we're using it correctly? Which serves the story better - first person, third person, omniscient, or the quirky second? Using her 30 years of writing experience, Angela Hunt presents a brief lesson on point of view that should answer all your questions in practical, simple terms. You don't need an entire book to understand it - you only need to listen to this audiobook. These lessons, Hunt says, are brief for a reason. "I don’t want you to spend most of your time reading how-to books. I will give you what you need so you can put what you’ve learned into practice. That’s the best way to improve." Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes. Your writing will never be the same.
©2013 Angela E. Hunt (P)2020 Angela E. Hunt
Self-Publishing for the First-Time Author
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You’ve written your first book and you are ready to self-publish it; congratulations! Now, what steps do you need to take to self-publish? What are the best strategies? How do you ensure retailers and libraries will carry your book? These are a few of the questions that many aspiring authors ask as they set out on their publishing journey. Aggregating five plus years of experience in the self-publishing space, M.K. Williams has compiled the answers that you need into an easily digestible format to walk you through the publishing process. There are lots of online gurus who will throw acronyms, jargon, and advanced strategies at you right out the gate. Williams breaks down the practical steps that you need to take as you self-publish your first book.
©2020 Mary K Williams (P)2020 Mary K Williams
How Do I Become an Author
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Creative writing is any writing that goes beyond the boundaries of ordinary formal, journalistic, scholarly, or technological types of literature, usually characterized by the emphasis on narrative art, character development, and the use of literary conventions, or the different traditions of prose and poetry. Due to the lack of definition, writing such as feature stories can be considered as creative writing, even though they fall under journalism, because the content of the features focuses specifically on narrative and character development. Fictional and nonfictional works fall within this category, including novels, biographies, short stories, and poems. Within academic settings, creative writing is usually split into fiction and poetry groups, with an emphasis on writing in an original style, rather than imitating preexisting tropes such as crime or horror. Writing for the screen and stage - screenwriting and playwriting - are often taught separately, but they also fall within the category of creative writing.
©2019 Robert Flemingson (P)2020 Andrea Giuseppe De Fusco
How to Self-Publish Without Going Broke
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Finally, self-publishing advice that’s recession-proof. Are you a struggling indie writer trying to make sales? Or maybe you are out there thinking about self-publishing but feel overwhelmed by the process. How do you publish a book people actually want to buy? Before you hit "Publish," discover the important steps involved in the process so you can avoid common pitfalls that many novice writers make. In my comprehensive step-by-step guide, I will teach you how to package and position your book for optimal success all while not going broke in the process. You have little to lose but everything to gain by following the 15 basic steps I outline, including: How to draft your best manuscript How to self-edit your work Where to find beta readers How to find out what editing your book needs How to avoid the biggest mistakes in cover design and where to find affordable cover designers Formatting your manuscript for print, eBook, and audiobook How to market your book for success And more!
©2020 J.U. Scribe (P)2020 J.U. Scribe
Good Writing Is Like Good Sex
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What makes a book sexy? I’m not talking about erotica, per say, but what is the difference between a book you eagerly devour and a book you slum your way through? While there are individual exceptions, the most objective difference between a good story and a downright terrible one is simple - it all comes down to the writing. It’s either good writing, and we can forgive the technical flaws a little more easily, or it’s bad writing, and bad writing is just bad. Good writing is more than just good writing. Good writing is sexy. If you’re a fiction writer looking to improve your writing skills, this is the perfect, provocative listen to encourage you to get down to business and write your story. Inside Good Writing Is Like Good Sex, you will find: A titillating perspective on the writing process The secret to why your story is special, and how you can make it sexier Tips on romancing your readers How to write irresistible characters Basic writing and story concepts with advanced insights ...and all in a non-gratuitous fashion with a lot of innuendos. C. S. Johnson is the award-winning, genre-hopping author of several novels, including young adult sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, and the Divine Space Pirates trilogy. She has written articles for The Rebelution, MTL Magazine, Hollywood in Toto, StudioJake, and more. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family.
©2019 Christina Johnson (P)2019 C. S. Johnson
Fiction Masterpiece
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Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Fiction Masterpiece: The Definitive Guide and learn about fiction writing. Here is what you will find inside the book: What is a masterpiece How can you overcome classic fiction? Skills to increase your attention And much more! So, what are you still waiting for? Scroll down the page and press the "Buy Now" button!
©2020 Ginny Strange (P)2020 Ginny Strange
The Plot Skeleton
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In writing class, our teachers made sure we understood how to write a five-paragraph theme: introduction, thesis sentence, points one, two, and three, followed by the conclusion. But rarely did any teacher tell us how to write fiction. They simply urged us to write a story. But how is that done? Angela Hunt has been writing and teaching for 30 years, and she has boiled plotting down to the basics in this audiobook. Not only will you come away knowing how to plot, you'll be able to point the important structural points in movies and other books you read. It's all about the skeleton, Hunt says, and every working story has one. Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes. Your writing will never be the same.
©2013 Angela E. Hunt (P)2020 Angela E. Hunt
The Best Business Stories of the Year, 2001 Edition
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An exciting new annual anthology: a year's worth of the most interesting, noteworthy, and best-written articles on all aspects of the business world. Series editor Andrew Leckey and guest editor Marshall Loeb have scoured the print media and have consulted with editors of major business and general-interest publications and with the deans of several schools of journalism in order to find the 30 best business stories from the past 12 months. Among the articles selected: Ken Auletta on Herb Allen's CEO retreat, from The New Yorker; Diane Brady on Martha Stewart, from Business Week; and Steve Silberman on creating a borderless global cyber-marketplace, from Wired. Other pieces come from the pages of Harper's, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Nation, and Rolling Stone. Comprehensive in the range of its subjects and consistent in the quality of the writing, this volume marks the beginning of a fascinating new anthology series.
©2001 by Andrew Leckey (P)2001 Random House, Inc.
FXXK Copywriting That Sells.
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Looking for a long, sweet description of how good this book is? You won't find it here...go check somewhere else. Learn how to turns words into cash, that's all you need. Get this audiobook now and you'll learn how to. What is copywriting? Importance of copywriting Principle of copywriting Advanced copywriting skills Power of words Build rapport with your reader Build the right personality SBP (simple but powerful) Add value to your reader Building the perfect sales letter The secret to writing headlines that grab the reader's attention Guarantees that dissolve fear and unleash sales How to close the deal with your copy How to write great bulleted lists How to write compelling agitation copy How to write holiday copy Essential copy techniques to use daily Role of storytelling copy Get this audiobook and start making some money.
©2019 Handmade Publishing (P)2020 Handmade Publishing
The Yellow Kids
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The amazing story behind the greatest newspaper men to ever live, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, lies primarily hidden with their reporters who were in the field. They risked their lives in Cuba as the country grappled for independence simply to “get the story” and write what was not always the most accurate story, but definitely the best. Anything to sell papers. Reporters like Harry Scovel, Stephen Crane, Cora Taylor, Richard Harding Davis, and James Creelman, among others, put themselves in danger every day just for the news. The Yellow Kids is an adventure story packed with engaging characters, witticism, humor and adversity, to reveal that the “yellow” found in journalism was often an extra ingredient applied by editors and publishers in New York.
©1989 Joyce Milton (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
How to Write Your First Novel
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So often, when I introduce myself to a new person and they learn that I am an author, they reply back that they plan to write a book one day. I’m always so excited to learn more about their idea and see how I can help. More often than not, they reply that they haven’t written a single word. They ask me, “How do you write a novel? How do you get started?” Over the years, I’ve written multiple novels, and I have condensed my best tips and practices to bring you How to Write Your First Novel: A Guide for Aspiring Fiction Authors. No matter your plan for publishing your novel, you first need to write the book. I’ve broken down the critical elements of success in two parts: your writing habits and your writing craft. You’ll be able to come back and reference this advice throughout your drafting process, and as you look to write additional books. Are you ready to go from aspiring author to author? Are you ready to take your idea and turn it into a book? Let’s get started today!
©2021 M.K. Williams (P)2021 M.K. Williams
Write Your Novel
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This book is a condensed collection of notes, thoughts, and practical advice for fiction writers of all shapes and sizes. Where The 24 Laws of Storytelling is a deep immersion in the art of storytelling, Write Your Novel is a much lighter passage through the halls of fiction writing. It’s a writing craft book that asks for a less weighty investment of time and energy. I love stories, and I love storytellers. While I feel profoundly humbled every time someone picks up my first book to improve their writing capacities, I’m happy to provide a more condensed alternative for a reasonable price. A look into heroes, villains, structure, dialogue, planning, and more, without breaking a sweat. An X-ray’s look at the bones of great stories, and the tactics that made them bestsellers.
©2019 Jonathan Baldie (P)2020 Jonathan Baldie
Write Compelling Fiction
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Write cleaner. Write better stories. Write compelling fiction. With over 150 books published, Larry Martin and Craig Martelle bring their fiction writing horsepower to you. How are they able to win over their readers? By getting them right where it matters - in books they can’t put down. Larry writes westerns and thriller. Craig writes science fiction. Those genres are far closer than you ever imagined because good writing is universal. Never give your reader a reason to set your book aside. They may not pick it up again. In the immortal words of Elmore Leonard, “I try to leave out the parts that readers skip.” You should, too. From plot to characters to pace to description, strengthen your writing to engage your readers on a whole new level. Keep them turning the pages, and when they’ve finished, they’ll be asking you for the next book. "The trail-tough cowhand rubbed the black whisker stubble on his chin with a knotted callused hand. "That'll do," Ethan said, and laid a nickel on the rough plank. A horse fly buzzed around, inspecting the coin, as Ethan waited." With examples peppered throughout, Larry and Craig reinforce the main points in a way to make it easier to incorporate into your own writing. Come to the word buffet and when you leave, you won’t be hungry. There’s no time like the present to start writing better. Get the audiobook Write Compelling Fiction today.
©2019 L.J. Martin, Craig Martelle (P)2019 L.J. Martin, Craig Martelle
The Rewrite
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The Rewrite: The How to Guide for Revising Rewriting & Editing Your Novel. Unleash the power of rewriting! The Rewrite can help any writer take their shapeless draft to a completed novel! Instead of getting lost in the labyrinth of endless revisions, let The Rewrite show you how to structure your process and finish your novel. In this audiobook, you’ll learn: How to Do a Pass Common Character Problems Common Plot Problems Common Structural Problems How to Fix Pacing Issues World Building Tips Self Editing How to Find Beta Readers How to Incorporate Feedback How to Know When Your Novel Is Done The Rewrite offers a guided approach to the entire rewriting process and as always, author Scott King, plays along, making sure to do the assignments in the audiobook so you can learn from his successes and mistakes. Stop letting your novel kick your butt and beat it with the help of The Rewrite!
©2019 Scott King (P)2020 Scott King
Make Money with Amazon: 2 Book Bundle
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Maximize your passive income and transform yourself with The Complete Make Money with Amazon audiobook. Tired of not making enough money? You heard the stories of people selling on Amazon with private-label products. Want to know more? Wish you could do the same and have financial freedom and more time to do what you like? In The Complete Make Money with Amazon, you get two audiobooks for the price of one: Make Money with Amazon and Use Your Computer to Make Money in 2018, which provide you with information on how I went from broke to making well over $110,000 in less than three months and how I am constantly generating passive income all with Amazon. In this audiobook, I'll explain in simple, easy-to-understand language: How to find products that sell. Five-plan formula that can bring you up to $300 a day in profit. How to launch a product and create a winning description. How to choose a plan of attack so you'll know exactly what product you are going to seek. The best way to get started with private-label products the easy way. What to do if you are strapped for cash. How to create a product listing that converts into cash. The exact template on how you can go from "knowing nothing" on FBA to almost an expert in 60 minutes or less. The daily practice that separates the loser sellers from the winners. The easiest way to add eyeballs to your listings - with the chapter on traffic. How to get reviews that have higher bearing when it comes to Amazon search rankings. And much much more! Are you ready to use your computer like a money machine and to sell your private-label products on Amazon now and become a winner? Scroll up now and click the "Buy Now" button!
©2018 Tim Steinberg (P)2019 Tim Steinberg
The Power of Memoir
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A groundbreaking work for healing long-term emotional problems. The Power of Memoir is a pioneering how-to book that provides a new step-by-step program to use memoir writing as a therapeutic process. By going through these steps, you'll learn how to choose the significant milestones and turning points that make up a coherent story leading to a life-changing epiphany. Help uncover the secret stories that are the keys to healing Explore the dynamics and roles of dysfunctional families Heal old wounds, creating a better present and brighter future Using many examples from her students and clients, the author shows how creative, well-planned, and carefully researched memoir writing can offer a process for sorting out the truth from lies and family myths. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2010 Linda Joy Myers (P)2012 Tantor Media
Copywriting: 4 Books in 1
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Would you like to be able to capture your audience's attention at first glance? Do you want to be able to point out some of their problem areas and find solutions? Would you also like to learn how your writing abilities can be utilized for this as well as being about to write and sell nonfiction books? If you're a writer and always wanted to write a book, then this collection entitled Copywriting: 4 Books in 1: Learn How to Write Copy and Content that Sells and How to Write and Self-Publish Your Non-Fiction Book is something you'll want to add to your collection. This book is full of resourceful tips that will help you with the art of copywriting, and how you can use this in other areas of writing, how you can earn money through this method, and how to write your own nonfiction book. Lastly, it'll provide step-by-step methods that you can use to self-publish your own book. The days of waiting to publish are gone. Now, it's the perfect time to self-publish a book that you may have been putting off for years. This bundle gives you the essentials, from the ground up, and helps you fill in the gaps, so you know exactly what's necessary in the writing process. After listening to this bundle, you will: Understand what copywriting is, how it works, and how your writing makes an impact Various methods that you can use when starting with copywriting How copywriting can assist with your books Content creation methods, and how to build out a methodology Importance of content creation How your content will rank when it comes to search engines Using your website to promote your content and provide a support platform for your books Step-by-step guide to teach you how you can start writing a nonfiction book today Mediums that you can use to publish your book Walk-throughs for self-publishing, if you decide to tackle it yourself Plus, so much more Some may not realize this, but content creation, copywriting, and writing books are all related. Each one has its own place, yet they can all be combined to support one another. This is why it’s important to build each skill. When one area is improved, other areas can be improved as well. This is what Joseph Robinson believes and has been helping people with for years. So, what are you waiting for? Take the plunge today, and learn as you go with these extremely detailed books on how you can earn money through copywriting, building out your content, and, finally, writing and publishing that book that you’ve always wanted to publish. The opportunity is here. Will you choose it? If so, scroll up and buy now to grab your copy!
©2020 Charlie Creative Lab Ltd (P)2020 Joseph Robinson
Audiobook Do-It-Yourself?
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I knew nothing about audiobooks, didn't think about them or listen to them. But when a noted author described making audiobooks, it birthed a dream to be author/narrator for my new book, BOU Pilot, about my military flying. I experimented with making the MP3 files myself, and learned making audiobooks from Audible/ACX. I thought making the files would be tedious, but I discovered I loved telling my story. Audible accepted the finished product, and it is online. Next, I wanted to experiment with the smoooth studio sound, and made an audiobook of a second book, Lord I Feel So Small. Audible says that out of 100,000 books published every year, only 5,000 are made into audiobooks. Authors who want to get their message into the hearts and ears of readers are losing out. They are also missing the royalty income and the chance to grow as an author into a new medium. I did it, and you can, too.
©2019 Jon E Drury (P)2019 Jon E Drury
Social Media for Writers: Marketing Strategies for Building Your Audience and Selling Books
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Maximize the potential of your online brand! Over the past decade, social media has transformed from a fad into a necessity for writers. But for the inexperienced author, trying to make sense of - much less master - the available platforms can be a frustrating experience. The variety of social media options alone is dizzying enough: WordPress, Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube, Pinterest, and more. That's where this guide comes in. Whether you're just starting to create an audience or looking to refine your online presence, Social Media for Writers will equip you with the essential tools you'll need to succeed. In this book, you'll learn how to: Develop an editorial calendar: schedule consistent, quality content for your blog and work with other authors on guest posts and blog tours Create an online brand: write content for several different networks and tie them together to develop an authoritative, trusted voice Utilize "best practices": learn the ins and outs of the online community and how to maximize the potential of each platform Build a community: make connections and create a fan base to endorse your work With all of these strategies, techniques, and applicable information, Social Media for Writers is a comprehensive source for all your social media needs!
©2015 Writer's Digest (P)2015 Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine
Finding the Core of Your Story
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What's your story about? Do you answer with a blank stare when someone asks you that question? Do you have trouble writing your Amazon description? What if you had an attention-grabbing way to leave your audience begging for more? Story consultant and author Jordan Smith has taken a powerful technique used by professional Hollywood screenwriters to sell their scripts and made it accessible to everyone with Finding the Core of Your Story. It's called a logline--and once you know about it, you'll want to create one for every story you write. Whether you write novels, movies, comic books, songs, or even operas, this book is for you.
©2012 Jordan Smith (P)2017 Jordan Smith