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Chokepoint Capitalism

How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back

by Rebecca Giblin, Cory Doctorow ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint ... Read more

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A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint
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Get Your Book Selling Wide

Get the Basics of Publishing in Print, Ebook, Audiobook, Translations, Apps, and More

by Monica Leonelle ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Book Sales Supercharged
Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

In this book, you'll find:The five main strategies for going wide in ebook and how authors decideAll the places you can go wide across multiple formats—print, ebook, audiobook, and more—and the benefits and downsides of eachThe general strategies authors use to make money while having their books wide (and why they work or don’t work on various platforms)This book also covers the book industry as ... Read more

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In this book, you'll find:The five main strategies for going wide in ebook and how authors decideAll the places you can go wide across multiple formats—print, ebook, audiobook, and more—and the benefits and downsides of eachThe general strategies authors use to make money while having their books wide (and why they work or don’t work on various platforms)This book also covers the book industry as
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First Five Pages, The

A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile

by Noah Lukeman ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that ... Read more

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IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that
... Read more
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How to Write Your First Novel

The Stress-Free Guide to Writing Fiction for Beginners

by M.L. Ronn ...

Narrated by John Freyer ...

Series series Author Level Up
Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Are you still dreaming about writing that book?Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more...and it can be scary if you've never done it before.While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you still dreaming about writing that book?Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more...and it can be scary if you've never done it before.While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares
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All the Knowledge in the World

The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia

by Simon Garfield ...

Narrated by Tim Bentinck ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th... ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th...
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Let's Learn About: Sustainable Creativity & Mindset

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Ramona Ausubel, Emma Davie, Renee Rose, Lee Savino, October K. Santerelli, Carrie Ann Ryan ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 5 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

Mental health, managing burnout, and maintaining creative joy.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about mindset and features these conversations:- How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel- Finding Your Creative Spark ... Read more

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Mental health, managing burnout, and maintaining creative joy.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about mindset and features these conversations:- How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel- Finding Your Creative Spark
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Published.

The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold

by Chandler Bolt ...

Narrated by Chandler Bolt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

Write Your Book Now!Are you tired of "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution, but never making it happen?Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Chandler Bolt presents a proven ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write Your Book Now!Are you tired of "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution, but never making it happen?Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Chandler Bolt presents a proven
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Audiobook

Author Stuck List, The

by Becca Syme ...

Narrated by Becca Syme ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Better-Faster Author Success
Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

When you're stuck, but you don't know why… this book will help.Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.The goal of The Author Stuck List is to help you create a customized tool that will aid in getting ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When you're stuck, but you don't know why… this book will help.Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.The goal of The Author Stuck List is to help you create a customized tool that will aid in getting
... Read more
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Let's Learn About: Marketing & Audience Growth

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Jessica Rampersad, Clayton Noblit, Mal Cooper, Kiki Chatfield ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 1 min

Practical, actionable strategies for discoverability and sales.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about marketing and features these conversations:- From TikTok to Newsletters: Marketing Strategies with Jessica Rampersad- How to ... Read more

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Practical, actionable strategies for discoverability and sales.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about marketing and features these conversations:- From TikTok to Newsletters: Marketing Strategies with Jessica Rampersad- How to
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Let's Learn About: The Tech-Forward Author

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Damon Courtney, Jake Clark, Matty Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

Using tools to streamline production and expand reach into new formats.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about the tools that help indie authors and features these conversations:- Dictate Your Next Bestselling Book with Sarah ... Read more

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Using tools to streamline production and expand reach into new formats.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about the tools that help indie authors and features these conversations:- Dictate Your Next Bestselling Book with Sarah
... Read more
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Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies

The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told

by Blake Snyder ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Save The Cat!
Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a twenty-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the fifty most instructional movies from the past thirty years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw, ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a twenty-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the fifty most instructional movies from the past thirty years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw,
... Read more
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Secrets of the Permafree Book

How to Publish a Free Book on Amazon

by Dale L. Roberts ...

Narrated by Dale L. Roberts ...

Unabridged

29 min

Feed Your Online Sales with a Permafree Book on Amazon!You would probably be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t like free stuff.You probably never banked on being able to use that to your advantage as an entrepreneur. Check this out...You can use free stuff to drive traffic and raving fans to your paid content. People do it all the time, and not just with books. Most of us have watched a ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Feed Your Online Sales with a Permafree Book on Amazon!You would probably be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t like free stuff.You probably never banked on being able to use that to your advantage as an entrepreneur. Check this out...You can use free stuff to drive traffic and raving fans to your paid content. People do it all the time, and not just with books. Most of us have watched a
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Not Perfect But Published

The Other Side Is Right in Front of You

by Joseph Atinsky ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Joseph Atinsky E ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever feel like you’re always getting ready to publish?Reading. Revising. Researching.Waiting for clarity, confidence, or permission.Most people who want to write a book never publish—not because they can’t, but because preparation becomes a place to stay.In Not Perfect But Published, the author walks with you and gently invites an honest question:Have ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever feel like you’re always getting ready to publish?Reading. Revising. Researching.Waiting for clarity, confidence, or permission.Most people who want to write a book never publish—not because they can’t, but because preparation becomes a place to stay.In Not Perfect But Published, the author walks with you and gently invites an honest question:Have
... Read more
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How to Write eBooks

Advanced Guide to Design and Layout

by Orsi Manish ...

Narrated by Orsi Manish ...

Unabridged

42 min

This audiobook, "How to Write eBooks" is the 2nd Edition of Writing eBooks in 2020. This book will Guide You to Write your own eBook to Publish it on Google Play Store or Kindle. This Book has been Designed to Make you Comfortable with Content Writing, Editing and Publishing. If You are willing to write your Book whether it is an eBook or a paperback edition, this eBook is going to guide you to ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook, "How to Write eBooks" is the 2nd Edition of Writing eBooks in 2020. This book will Guide You to Write your own eBook to Publish it on Google Play Store or Kindle. This Book has been Designed to Make you Comfortable with Content Writing, Editing and Publishing. If You are willing to write your Book whether it is an eBook or a paperback edition, this eBook is going to guide you to
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The Bookseller's Tale

by Martin Latham ...

Narrated by Roy McMillan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

Brought to you by Penguin.'The right book has a neverendingness, and so does the right bookshop.'This is the story of our love affair with books, whether we arrange them on our shelves, inhale their smell, scrawl in their margins or just curl up with them in bed. Taking us on a journey through comfort reads, street book stalls, mythical libraries, itinerant pedlars, radical pamphleteers, ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.'The right book has a neverendingness, and so does the right bookshop.'This is the story of our love affair with books, whether we arrange them on our shelves, inhale their smell, scrawl in their margins or just curl up with them in bed. Taking us on a journey through comfort reads, street book stalls, mythical libraries, itinerant pedlars, radical pamphleteers,
... Read more
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Write Path, The

A Journey to Publishing Success

by Bill Vincent ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you an aspiring author looking to navigate the often confusing world of publishing? "The Write Path: A Journey to Publishing Success" by Bill Vincent is your ultimate guide. This book is designed to illuminate the critical choices and pathways in the publishing industry, offering insights from a diverse range of authors, agents, and publishers. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you an aspiring author looking to navigate the often confusing world of publishing? "The Write Path: A Journey to Publishing Success" by Bill Vincent is your ultimate guide. This book is designed to illuminate the critical choices and pathways in the publishing industry, offering insights from a diverse range of authors, agents, and publishers.
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Micro-Publishing Playbook, The

How to Build a Profitable Self-Publishing Business One Short Book at a Time

by PRINCE PENMAN ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Escape the long-book myth. In The Micro-Publishing Playbook, self-publisher Prince Penman hands you a complete, step-by-step blueprint for building a profitable KDP business without writing a single 400-page manuscript. Forget writer's block, expensive ads, and gatekeepers. This short, no-fluff guide shows you exactly how to find hungry niches, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Escape the long-book myth. In The Micro-Publishing Playbook, self-publisher Prince Penman hands you a complete, step-by-step blueprint for building a profitable KDP business without writing a single 400-page manuscript. Forget writer's block, expensive ads, and gatekeepers. This short, no-fluff guide shows you exactly how to find hungry niches,
... Read more
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Need a Job? Publish a Book! with LibreOffice

Professional Secrets Revealed

by Steven W. Johnson ...

Narrated by Joshua Cummins ...

Abridged

1 hour 20 min

Need a Job? Publish a Book! with LibreOfficeDiscover the Secret to finding Royalty-FREE books begging to be published.Find out where to download FREE desktop publishing and graphics editing software.Uncover the Secret Techniques to successful Prepress setup.Learn the Secret to publishing your book for FREEUnearth the Secret to professionally designed for under $50Expose the Secret International ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Need a Job? Publish a Book! with LibreOfficeDiscover the Secret to finding Royalty-FREE books begging to be published.Find out where to download FREE desktop publishing and graphics editing software.Uncover the Secret Techniques to successful Prepress setup.Learn the Secret to publishing your book for FREEUnearth the Secret to professionally designed for under $50Expose the Secret International
... Read more
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Evergreen Author, The

Master the Art of Book Marketing

by Roseanne Cheng ...

Narrated by Susan Kennedy ...

Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

Set your book up for success (before you even finish writing it.)Most new authors don’t know that writing the book is just one piece of the publishing puzzle. An even bigger piece is getting that book into the right readers’ hands, over and over again. Fortunately, there's an easy way to do this.Packed with practical, actionable advice, The Evergreen Author delivers a proven, step-by-step system ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Set your book up for success (before you even finish writing it.)Most new authors don’t know that writing the book is just one piece of the publishing puzzle. An even bigger piece is getting that book into the right readers’ hands, over and over again. Fortunately, there's an easy way to do this.Packed with practical, actionable advice, The Evergreen Author delivers a proven, step-by-step system
... Read more
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Amazon Ads for Authors:

How to Promote Your Books and Increase Sales (Optimize Your Campaigns and Maximize Your ROI)

by Weston Clark ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the Secrets to Successful Amazon AdvertisingIn today's competitive marketplace, mastering Amazon Ads can be the difference between success and obscurity. This book takes you on a deep dive into proven strategies, uncovering the techniques that top sellers use to maximize visibility and drive sales. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ... Read more

$16.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the Secrets to Successful Amazon AdvertisingIn today's competitive marketplace, mastering Amazon Ads can be the difference between success and obscurity. This book takes you on a deep dive into proven strategies, uncovering the techniques that top sellers use to maximize visibility and drive sales. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced
... Read more
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Self-publishing: Navigate your book Journey from Draft to Digital (a Complete and Friendly Guide to Your First Successful Book)

by Shawn Fernandez ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In addition to honing your writing, discover the creative aspects of self-publishing. Designing your book demands attention to detail, and you will find essential tips on developing an eye-catching cover, formatting your content for various devices, and crafting a layout that enhances the reading experience.Navigating platforms and distribution options ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In addition to honing your writing, discover the creative aspects of self-publishing. Designing your book demands attention to detail, and you will find essential tips on developing an eye-catching cover, formatting your content for various devices, and crafting a layout that enhances the reading experience.Navigating platforms and distribution options
... Read more
Audiobook

Traducción Literaria y Derechos Internacionales

Manual de Redação do Autor - Livro 1

by S. C. Scott ...

Narrated by Luis ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

Preparados, Listos, Traduzcan!La Editorial Independiente Gold Rush no ha terminado…En realidad, acaba de comenzar en los mercados de idiomas distintos del inglés. Encuentre nuevos lectores, nuevos mercados y gane más dinero al traducir sus libros en otros idiomas. ¡Es más fácil de lo que piensa!Aprenda como:•Identificar mercados mundiales actuales para su género•Obtener los mejores traductores ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Preparados, Listos, Traduzcan!La Editorial Independiente Gold Rush no ha terminado…En realidad, acaba de comenzar en los mercados de idiomas distintos del inglés. Encuentre nuevos lectores, nuevos mercados y gane más dinero al traducir sus libros en otros idiomas. ¡Es más fácil de lo que piensa!Aprenda como:•Identificar mercados mundiales actuales para su género•Obtener los mejores traductores
... Read more
Audiobook

Narrate and Record Your Own Audiobook: a Simplified Guide

by M. L. Buchman ...

Narrated by M. L. Buchman ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Strategies for Success
Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Audio is the up-and-coming market, but the price of entry can be a horrific $300-500 per finished hour and up.M. L. Buchman has recorded and published over 30 audio titles—himself.Here he covers the basics you need to record your own audiobooks.How to decide if it's the best option.When you should outsource the engineering.Why you're wrong when you "hate your own voice."Tools, techniques, and free ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Audio is the up-and-coming market, but the price of entry can be a horrific $300-500 per finished hour and up.M. L. Buchman has recorded and published over 30 audio titles—himself.Here he covers the basics you need to record your own audiobooks.How to decide if it's the best option.When you should outsource the engineering.Why you're wrong when you "hate your own voice."Tools, techniques, and free
... Read more
Audiobook

Top Ten Ways to Market Your Book for Free

And Other Tidbits of Information for Writers

by Jolene MacFadden ...

Narrated by Michael Hanko ...

Unabridged

41 min

Whether you are a newly published or experienced author you will need to market your books. Sales depend solely on your ability to gain new readers. There are simple things that most writers forget or just don't do that will not cost them anything but time. We hope you will find this book helpful now and in the future. Enjoy your self-publishing journey and we wish you much success. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Whether you are a newly published or experienced author you will need to market your books. Sales depend solely on your ability to gain new readers. There are simple things that most writers forget or just don't do that will not cost them anything but time. We hope you will find this book helpful now and in the future. Enjoy your self-publishing journey and we wish you much success.
... Read more

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