One of the best writing teachers in the English language on how to structure your novel & how to build strong story people who will enrich your fiction.
Tim says:
"Pretty solid advice"
The Business of Writing: Professional Advice on Proposals, Publishers, Contracts, and More for the Aspiring Writer
UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 3 mins)
By Jennifer Lyons (editor)
Narrated By Tara Sands
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In this highly useful guide, international literary agent Jennifer Lyons leads more than 30 expert contributors in demystifying the business side of writing for aspiring authors.Whether you’re unclear on what to expect from your first book deal or just a little puzzled by your editor’s whims, The Business of Writing is the book for you. In it, Lyons empowers aspiring and experienced writers with everything they need to know about the business of selling books, from publicity to the legal and financial aspects of the trade.
Fiction Writing Demystified: Techniques That Will Make You a More Successful Writer
UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 25 mins)
By Thomas B. Sawyer
Narrated By Jeffrey Thibeault
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At last, a how-to book that explains the nuts-and-bolts of writing solid, entertaining, commercial fiction, written by someone who's been there. Practical, filled with examples and no-nonsense, take-'em-to-the-bank nuggets, Fiction Writing Demystified shows how the imperatives of effective storytelling translate readily to narrative fiction, genre or literary, screenwriting, even to nonfiction, poetry, sermons, or business documents - techniques that will make anyone's writing come alive!
Penny Greenestone says:
"Entertaining and Helpful!"
Telling Lies for Fun and Profit: A Manual for Fiction Writers
UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 36 mins)
By Lawrence Block
Narrated By Lawrence Block
Whispersync for Voice-ready
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Lawrence Block is a best-selling author of popular mystery fiction. With over 30 of his works in print, he is as prolific as he is skilled. This collection of essays and articlesfrom his Writer’s Digest columns has been in print for over 20 years. Here he provides invaluable advice to the aspiring writer and the established author. Featuring a witty and honest narration from the author himself, Block presents an illuminating look into the world of the professional writer.
Terry says:
"Entertaining, Informative, And Fun To Listen To"
Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 5 mins)
By Roy Peter Clark
Narrated By Roy Peter Clark
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“Writing is a craft you can learn,” says Roy Peter Clark. “You need tools, not rules.” In this essential guide, Clark distills decades of experience into fifty tools that writers of all kinds can use every day. You may be crafting a newspaper story or an admissions essay for college. You may be writing a technical report or drafting your first novel. You may be a student or a teacher, a poet or a critic, a columnist or a blogger. You may be preparing a PowerPoint presentation or penning a love letter.
Erin says:
"Wonderful Wisdom for all Writers!"
The Art of Nonfiction
UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 56 mins)
By Ayn Rand
Narrated By Marguerite Gavin
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Rand takes listeners step by step through the writing process, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way. She discusses the psychological aspects of writing and the roles played by the conscious and subconscious mind. She talks about articles and books, explaining how to select a subject and theme, how to identify your audience, and how to write the first draft.
Ms says:
"Great Content, but the narrator is annoying"
Publisher's Summary
Discover how to:
Build books rather than just write them
Find free research materials, quotations, art, and stories on the Web
Repurpose your core content into downloadable books, CDs, ebooks, audiobooks, reports, articles, seminars, and consulting
Find an editor and other help
Handle interviews, autographings, and the throng of fans
Your years of experience provide all the ingredients you need to be a successful, published author. Dan Poynter supplies the recipe. What are you waiting for?
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