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The Subversive Copy Editor

Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself), Second Edition

by Carol Fisher Saller ...

Narrated by Pamela Almand ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

Longtime manuscript editor and Chicago Manual of Style guru Carol Fisher Saller has negotiated many a standoff between a writer and editor refusing to compromise on the “rights” and “wrongs” of prose styling. Saller realized that when these sides squared off, it was often the reader who lost. In her search for practical strategies for keeping the peace, The Subversive Copy Editor was born. Saller ... Read more

$30.12 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Longtime manuscript editor and Chicago Manual of Style guru Carol Fisher Saller has negotiated many a standoff between a writer and editor refusing to compromise on the “rights” and “wrongs” of prose styling. Saller realized that when these sides squared off, it was often the reader who lost. In her search for practical strategies for keeping the peace, The Subversive Copy Editor was born. Saller
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The Book Club with Amit Varma

by Amit Varma ...

Narrated by Amit Varma ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Book Club with Amit Varma
Unabridged

11 min

Do you want to ignite your reading habit? Do you wish you read more books? Tune in every week to "The Book Club with Amit Varma". Every Sunday, our host will fill you in on the merits of one particular book, and the many contexts that make it worth reading. We will cover all genres and account for all tastes – and hey, you could use it as a catalyst to start your own little book club! In the first ... Read more

$5.39 AUD

Do you want to ignite your reading habit? Do you wish you read more books? Tune in every week to "The Book Club with Amit Varma". Every Sunday, our host will fill you in on the merits of one particular book, and the many contexts that make it worth reading. We will cover all genres and account for all tastes – and hey, you could use it as a catalyst to start your own little book club! In the first
... Read more
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Extreme Planning for Authors

A Treasure Map for Writing Your Novel

by Christy Nicholas ...

Unabridged

5 hours 8 min

Frustrated by another incomplete book? Learn new ways to escape the hamster wheel and fill the shelves with brilliant best-sellers.Has your dream of authorship turned into a collection of half-finished manuscripts? Inspired by a great idea only to face burnout in the messy middle? Are you terrified by the evils of editing?With over a decade of experience in indie publishing, best-selling author ... Read more

$13.49 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Frustrated by another incomplete book? Learn new ways to escape the hamster wheel and fill the shelves with brilliant best-sellers.Has your dream of authorship turned into a collection of half-finished manuscripts? Inspired by a great idea only to face burnout in the messy middle? Are you terrified by the evils of editing?With over a decade of experience in indie publishing, best-selling author
... Read more
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Freelance Writer

by Bertie Huston ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

18 min

Freelance Writer: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Freelance Writing, Learn Helpful Writing Tips and Other Valuable Advice on How You Can Make Money in Freelance WritingAre you thinking of becoming a freelance writer? Being a freelance writer has its perks like being able to set your own schedule or working from home. It can be a great side business or can be a full-time career as well. But ... Read more

$5.93 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Freelance Writer: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Freelance Writing, Learn Helpful Writing Tips and Other Valuable Advice on How You Can Make Money in Freelance WritingAre you thinking of becoming a freelance writer? Being a freelance writer has its perks like being able to set your own schedule or working from home. It can be a great side business or can be a full-time career as well. But
... Read more
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The Art of Brevity

Crafting the Very Short Story

by Grant Faulkner ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion.With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the listener on a ... Read more

Was $27.99 AUD Now $22.36 AUD

With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion.With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the listener on a
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The Influential Author

How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books That Matter

by Gregory Diehl ...

Narrated by Gregory Diehl ...

Unabridged

13 hours 15 min

An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing.Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets, ... Read more

$17.99 AUD

An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing.Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets,
... Read more
Audiobook

Book One Writing & Publishing as a Business

by Rae A. Stonehouse ...

Narrated by Mike A Google AI generated narrator ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Successful Self Publisher Series: How to Write, Publish and Market Your Book Yourself
Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

Self-publishing is well within the reach of many authors however, the learning curve can be frustratingly steep.Author Rae A. Stonehouse, veteran of a dozen of his own self-help, personal/professional development books and others for his clients, shares sage advice from his self-publishing career and from the pros.Book One Writing & Publishing as a Business in The Successful Self Publisher Series: ... Read more

$21.59 AUD

Self-publishing is well within the reach of many authors however, the learning curve can be frustratingly steep.Author Rae A. Stonehouse, veteran of a dozen of his own self-help, personal/professional development books and others for his clients, shares sage advice from his self-publishing career and from the pros.Book One Writing & Publishing as a Business in The Successful Self Publisher Series:
... Read more
Audiobook

Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults

by Ambrose Bierce ...

Narrated by Donavan Price ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Step into the sharp and satirical mind of Ambrose Bierce with Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults — a witty, incisive guide to the art of clear and correct writing.First published in 1909, this compact yet powerful manual exposes the most common blunders of language and style, offering Bierce’s signature blend of precision, humor, and biting critique. From misused words and ... Read more

$5.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the sharp and satirical mind of Ambrose Bierce with Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults — a witty, incisive guide to the art of clear and correct writing.First published in 1909, this compact yet powerful manual exposes the most common blunders of language and style, offering Bierce’s signature blend of precision, humor, and biting critique. From misused words and
... Read more
Audiobook

13 Steps to Evil

How to Craft a Superbad Villain

by Sacha Black ...

Narrated by Sacha Black ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Better Writers Series
Unabridged

4 hours 33 min

Your hero is not the most important character in your book. Your villain is.Are you fed up of drowning in one-dimensional villains? Frustrated with creating clichés? And failing to get your reader to root for your villain?In 13 Steps to Evil, you’ll discover:How to develop a villain’s mindsetA step-by-step guide to creating your villain from the ground upWhy getting to the core of a villain’s ... Read more

$17.09 AUD

Your hero is not the most important character in your book. Your villain is.Are you fed up of drowning in one-dimensional villains? Frustrated with creating clichés? And failing to get your reader to root for your villain?In 13 Steps to Evil, you’ll discover:How to develop a villain’s mindsetA step-by-step guide to creating your villain from the ground upWhy getting to the core of a villain’s
... Read more
Audiobook

Freelance Writing Business

Discover Smart and Useful Tips on How to Start and Earn Big From Your Own Freelance Writing Business

by Rhys Odilon ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

11 min

Freelance Writing Business: Discover Smart and Useful Tips on How to Start and Earn Big From Your Own Freelance Writing BusinessFreelance writing is a great option if you are looking for a way to make some extra income or perhaps even a full time living. It is also great if you enjoy the idea of working from home. This type of work is also frequently referred to as ghostwriting. One of the best ... Read more

$5.93 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Freelance Writing Business: Discover Smart and Useful Tips on How to Start and Earn Big From Your Own Freelance Writing BusinessFreelance writing is a great option if you are looking for a way to make some extra income or perhaps even a full time living. It is also great if you enjoy the idea of working from home. This type of work is also frequently referred to as ghostwriting. One of the best
... Read more
Audiobook

העורך העירום

by אורי רוזן ...

Narrated by Erez Toders ...

Unabridged

12 hours 26 min

* למה ערוצי הטלוויזיה יוצאים להפסקת הפרסומת בדיוק באותו הזמן? * מי בישר על מותו של יאסר ערפאת שבוע לפני שזה באמת קרה? * איך אפשר לדעת מראש איך ייראו התמונות של שרה נתניהו בעיתונים? * מה קרה לעיתון הבריטי שפרסם את תמונות העירום של קייט מידלטון? * מי הדליף לעיתון את הסיפור על פרשת המניות של דן חלוץ? * ומיהי נערת הזוהר שקלטת הסקס שלה הודלפה לעיתון ביבים? תשובות לכל השאלות האלה ורבות אחרות תמצאו בספר ... Read more

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* למה ערוצי הטלוויזיה יוצאים להפסקת הפרסומת בדיוק באותו הזמן? * מי בישר על מותו של יאסר ערפאת שבוע לפני שזה באמת קרה? * איך אפשר לדעת מראש איך ייראו התמונות של שרה נתניהו בעיתונים? * מה קרה לעיתון הבריטי שפרסם את תמונות העירום של קייט מידלטון? * מי הדליף לעיתון את הסיפור על פרשת המניות של דן חלוץ? * ומיהי נערת הזוהר שקלטת הסקס שלה הודלפה לעיתון ביבים? תשובות לכל השאלות האלה ורבות אחרות תמצאו בספר
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Improve Writing Skills: A 10-Step Audio Course to Clarify Your Ideas, Sharpen Your Style, and Confidently Finish What You Start

by Lucas Fairchild ...

Narrated by Lucas Fairchild ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Transform fuzzy thinking into clear communication with this practical career development audio course for busy adults. Whether drafting a critical office report during your morning commute or struggling to outline a complex essay, you need a reliable system. Stop staring at a blank screen and start crafting sentences with undeniable impact.Replace the anxiety of endless tinkering with a sense of ... Read more

$13.97 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform fuzzy thinking into clear communication with this practical career development audio course for busy adults. Whether drafting a critical office report during your morning commute or struggling to outline a complex essay, you need a reliable system. Stop staring at a blank screen and start crafting sentences with undeniable impact.Replace the anxiety of endless tinkering with a sense of
... Read more
Audiobook

Writing Science

How to Write Papers That Get Cited and Proposals That Get Funded

by Joshua Schimel ...

Narrated by Lane Hakel ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

As a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness. Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story. It uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of ... Read more

$34.94 AUD

As a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness. Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story. It uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of
... Read more
Audiobook

Write Your Why (What Will Follow)

by Julia Whelan ...

Narrated by Julia Whelan ...

Unabridged

21 min

An approachable craft talk, written and read by Julia Whelan. Combining her perspectives as a writer, an educator, and a narrator, she breaks down what makes books connect with readers. Using Simon Sinek's seminal TedTalk for the business community, "Knowing Your Why", as a starting point, Julia applies this to the broader craft of storytelling: If you know why you are writing something, your ... Read more

$7.68 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

An approachable craft talk, written and read by Julia Whelan. Combining her perspectives as a writer, an educator, and a narrator, she breaks down what makes books connect with readers. Using Simon Sinek's seminal TedTalk for the business community, "Knowing Your Why", as a starting point, Julia applies this to the broader craft of storytelling: If you know why you are writing something, your
... Read more
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Mastering Editing & Proofreading

Elevate Your Writing with Expert Techniques

by Virversity Online Courses ...

Narrated by Professor Elizabeth Evans ...

Series series Virversity Online Courses: Writing and Publishing
Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

Enhance your writing skills and career prospects by Mastering Editing and Proofreading through this comprehensive online course. Learn essential techniques to ensure clarity, coherence, and error-free content, developing a keen eye for detail and accuracy. With industry-standard editing methods, gain confidence in producing polished, professional documents that can boost your career opportunities ... Read more

$7.52 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enhance your writing skills and career prospects by Mastering Editing and Proofreading through this comprehensive online course. Learn essential techniques to ensure clarity, coherence, and error-free content, developing a keen eye for detail and accuracy. With industry-standard editing methods, gain confidence in producing polished, professional documents that can boost your career opportunities
... Read more
Audiobook

Cartas a un joven novelista

by Mario Vargas Llosa ...

Narrated by Julio García ...

Unabridged

3 hours 57 min

«Éste no es un manual para aprender a escribir, algo que los verdaderos escritores aprenden por sí mismos. Es un ensayo sobre la manera como nacen y se escriben las novelas, según mi experiencia personal [...]. Se trata, pues, de un libro muy personal y, en cierto modo, de una discreta autobiografía.»Mario Vargas Llosa«El escritor siente íntimamente que escribir es lo mejor que le ha pasado y ... Read more

$18.80 AUD

«Éste no es un manual para aprender a escribir, algo que los verdaderos escritores aprenden por sí mismos. Es un ensayo sobre la manera como nacen y se escriben las novelas, según mi experiencia personal [...]. Se trata, pues, de un libro muy personal y, en cierto modo, de una discreta autobiografía.»Mario Vargas Llosa«El escritor siente íntimamente que escribir es lo mejor que le ha pasado y
... Read more
Audiobook

The Art of X-Ray Reading

How the Secrets of 25 Great Works of Literature Will Improve Your Writing

by Roy Peter Clark ...

Narrated by Jefferson Mays ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

Roy Peter Clark, one of America's most influential writing teachers, offers writing lessons we can draw from 25 great texts.Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your ... Read more

$33.29 AUD

Roy Peter Clark, one of America's most influential writing teachers, offers writing lessons we can draw from 25 great texts.Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your
... Read more
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Verdammt nochmal! Woher unsere Schimpfwörter kommen

by Michał Witosz ...

Narrated by Digitale Stimme Gemma G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 9 min

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Die hohe Kunst des gepflegten Fluchens: Eine Reise in die Abgründe der deutschen SpracheHaben Sie sich jemals gefragt, warum wir unsere Mitmenschen ausgerechnet zum "Teufel" jagen? Wieso Mozarts genialste Kompositionen tief unter die Gürtellinie zielten? Oder warum das simple "Halt dein Maul" eigentlich eine eiskalte, zoologische ... Read more

$6.98 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Die hohe Kunst des gepflegten Fluchens: Eine Reise in die Abgründe der deutschen SpracheHaben Sie sich jemals gefragt, warum wir unsere Mitmenschen ausgerechnet zum "Teufel" jagen? Wieso Mozarts genialste Kompositionen tief unter die Gürtellinie zielten? Oder warum das simple "Halt dein Maul" eigentlich eine eiskalte, zoologische
... Read more
Audiobook

Memory Improvement

3 books in 1: Your complete guide to learn faster with Accelerated Learning, Speed Reading and Photographic Memory

by Travis O'Ryan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THIS BOOK INCLUDES:Accelerated Learning-How to Learn-How the Memory Works-How to Improve Your Memory-How to Concentrate-Basic and more advanced techniques for LearningSpeed Reading✓ What is Speed Reading✓ All the Benefits of Speed Reading✓ How to Make Speed Reading a Habit✓ Basic and more Advanced Speed Reading Tech... ... Read more

Was $25.99 AUD Now $20.96 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THIS BOOK INCLUDES:Accelerated Learning-How to Learn-How the Memory Works-How to Improve Your Memory-How to Concentrate-Basic and more advanced techniques for LearningSpeed Reading✓ What is Speed Reading✓ All the Benefits of Speed Reading✓ How to Make Speed Reading a Habit✓ Basic and more Advanced Speed Reading Tech...
... Read more
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Причеши меня. Твой текст

Редактура художественной прозы: от стиля до сюжета

by Екатерина Звонцова, Екатерина Звонцова ...

Narrated by Любовь Конева ...

Series series Писательский ниндзя
Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

Хотите узнать, как редактировать художественный текст без лишних мучений и даже с удовольствием? С Екатериной Звонцовой вы изучите саморедактуру от стиля до сюжета, доведете до конца задумки, в которых забуксовали, влюбитесь в свои истории заново, а также: — научитесь понимать, что не так с вашим текстом, чтобы это исправить; — узнаете законы, по которым живет русский язык, чтобы не делать ошибок; ... Read more

$10.79 AUD

Хотите узнать, как редактировать художественный текст без лишних мучений и даже с удовольствием? С Екатериной Звонцовой вы изучите саморедактуру от стиля до сюжета, доведете до конца задумки, в которых забуксовали, влюбитесь в свои истории заново, а также: — научитесь понимать, что не так с вашим текстом, чтобы это исправить; — узнаете законы, по которым живет русский язык, чтобы не делать ошибок;
... Read more
Audiobook

The Scribe Method

The Best Way to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book

by Tucker Max, Zach Obront ...

Narrated by Ryan Hicks ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Ready to write your book?So why haven’t you done it yet?If you’re like most nonfiction authors, fears are holding you back. Sound familiar?Is my idea good enough?How do I structure a book?What exactly are the steps to write it?How do I stay motivated?What if I actually finish it, and it’s bad?Worst of all: what if I publish it, and no one cares?How do I know if I’m even doing the right things?The ... Read more

$15.83 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ready to write your book?So why haven’t you done it yet?If you’re like most nonfiction authors, fears are holding you back. Sound familiar?Is my idea good enough?How do I structure a book?What exactly are the steps to write it?How do I stay motivated?What if I actually finish it, and it’s bad?Worst of all: what if I publish it, and no one cares?How do I know if I’m even doing the right things?The
... Read more
Audiobook

Revisionaries

What We Can Learn from the Lost, Unfinished, and Just Plain Bad Work of Great Writers

by Kristopher Jansma ...

Narrated by Greg D. Barnett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 59 min

Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of twenty literary superstars.If you like to write—whether it's a pastime, a passion, or a profession—you've probably found yourself reading something brilliant and thinking, "I could never do this! I might as well give up." But if there's one thing every great author has in common, ... Read more

$29.35 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find creative inspiration in this fascinating rummage through the wastebaskets, secret diaries, and abandoned files of twenty literary superstars.If you like to write—whether it's a pastime, a passion, or a profession—you've probably found yourself reading something brilliant and thinking, "I could never do this! I might as well give up." But if there's one thing every great author has in common,
... Read more
Audiobook

Effective Writing Techniques: A Practical Guide to Clear, Engaging, and Persuasive Prose for Busy Nonfiction Writers

by Christopher Hales ...

Narrated by Christopher Hales ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Transform your daily emails and business reports into persuasive nonfiction prose that instantly commands attention. Perfect for your morning commute, this practical toolkit eliminates the anxiety of staring at a blank page. Master the art of clear communication to elevate your career and project your true competence.Stop wasting hours wrestling with messy drafts and confusing structures. Whether ... Read more

$13.97 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform your daily emails and business reports into persuasive nonfiction prose that instantly commands attention. Perfect for your morning commute, this practical toolkit eliminates the anxiety of staring at a blank page. Master the art of clear communication to elevate your career and project your true competence.Stop wasting hours wrestling with messy drafts and confusing structures. Whether
... Read more
Audiobook

Strategic Writing

The Self-Help Guide to Freelance Writing. Discover Proven Tactics on How to Become a Successful Freelance Writer

by C.Y. Livia ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

11 min

Strategic Writing: The Self-Help Guide to Freelance Writing. Discover Proven Tactics on How to Become a Successful Freelance WriterBecoming a freelance writer is a dream of many people. The good thing is that getting started as a freelance writer has never been easier or more in demand. If you want to freelance as a writer, you’ll need to understand the different ways a freelance writer can earn ... Read more

$5.93 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Strategic Writing: The Self-Help Guide to Freelance Writing. Discover Proven Tactics on How to Become a Successful Freelance WriterBecoming a freelance writer is a dream of many people. The good thing is that getting started as a freelance writer has never been easier or more in demand. If you want to freelance as a writer, you’ll need to understand the different ways a freelance writer can earn
... Read more

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