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The Way of the Writer
- Reflections on the Art and Craft of Storytelling
- Narrado por: Mirron Willis
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- Duración: 14 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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Paris, 1933: Three contemporaries meet over apricot cocktails at the Bec-de-Gaz bar on the rue Montparnasse. They are the young Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and longtime friend Raymond Aron, a fellow philosopher who raves to them about a new conceptual framework from Berlin called phenomenology. "You see," he says, "if you are a phenomenologist, you can talk about this cocktail and make philosophy out of it!"
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4 out of 5 stars
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Consistent look at incoherent philosophy
- De Gary en 06-19-16
De: Sarah Bakewell
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The Glamour of Grammar
- De: Roy Peter Clark
- Narrado por: Roy Peter Clark
- Duración: 8 h y 55 m
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Early in the history of English, glamour and grammar were the same word, linked to enchantment and magical spells. Now grammar brings to mind language bullies and bored-out-of-their-skulls students. Roy Peter Clark, one of America’s most influential writing teachers, wants to change that by putting the glamour back into grammar.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Wasteful
- De ABID en 12-05-13
De: Roy Peter Clark
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The Art of Fiction
- De: Ayn Rand
- Narrado por: Marguerite Gavin
- Duración: 6 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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Ayn Rand discusses how a writer combines abstract ideas with concrete action and description to achieve a unity of theme, plot, characterization, and style, the four essential elements of fiction. Here, too, are Rand's illuminating analyses of passages from famous writers, rewrites of scenes from her own works, and fascinating rules for building dramatic plots and characters with depth.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Get Stein on Writing
- De Lois en 12-04-09
De: Ayn Rand
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A Life Observed
- A Spiritual Biography of C.S. Lewis
- De: Devin Brown
- Narrado por: Jon Gauger
- Duración: 7 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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A Life Observed tells the inspiring story of Lewis' spiritual journey from cynical atheist to joyous Christian. Drawing on Lewis' autobiographical works, books by those who knew him personally, and his apologetic and fictional writing, this spiritual biography brings the beloved author’s story to life while shedding light on his best-known works.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A beautifully written remembrance
- De Rob en 02-06-18
De: Devin Brown
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Emerson
- The Mind on Fire
- De: Robert D. Richardson
- Narrado por: Michael McConnohie
- Duración: 26 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of the most important figures in the history of American thought, religion, and literature. The vitality of his writings and the unsettling power of his example continue to influence us more than a hundred years after his death. Now Robert D. Richardson Jr. brings to life an Emerson very different from the old stereotype of the passionless Sage of Concord.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finally!
- De Douglas en 08-15-14
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Six Walks in the Fictional Woods
- De: Umberto Eco
- Narrado por: Nick Sullivan
- Duración: 5 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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In this exhilarating book, we accompany Umberto Eco as he explores the intricacies of fictional form and method. Using examples ranging from fairy tales and Flaubert, Poe and Mickey Spillane, Eco draws us in by means of a novelist's techniques, making us his collaborators in the creation of his text and in the investigation of some of fiction's most basic mechanisms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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big ideas presented simply
- De Ashton en 01-31-14
De: Umberto Eco
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How Fiction Works
- De: James Wood
- Narrado por: James Adams
- Duración: 5 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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Ranging widely from Homer to David Foster Wallace, from What Maisie Knew to Make Way for Ducklings, Wood takes the reader through the basic elements of the art, step by step. He sums up two decades of insight with wit and concision, resulting in nothing less than a philosophy of the novel, which has won critical acclaim nationwide, from the San Francisco Chronicle to the New York Times Book Review.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Educational!
- De Don en 05-04-09
De: James Wood
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C. S. Lewis - A Life
- Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet
- De: Alister E. McGrath
- Narrado por: Robin Sachs
- Duración: 13 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 402
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 370
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death, celebrated Oxford don Dr. Alister McGrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis, the author of the well-known Narnia series. For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis’ Narnia series has captured the imaginations of millions. In C. S. Lewis - A Life, Dr. Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely path of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching English literature to the brightest students in the world and his spare time writing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awakening my curiosity and desire to read more!
- De Pearl Glacier en 03-13-13
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Cultural Amnesia
- Notes in the Margin of My Time
- De: Clive James
- Narrado por: Clive James
- Duración: 6 h y 16 m
- Versión resumida
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From Anna Akhmatova to Stefan Zweig, via Charles de Gaulle, Hitler, Thomas Mann and Charlie Chaplin, this varied and unfailingly absorbing book is both story and history, both public memoir and personal record - and provides an essential field-guide to the vast movements of taste, intellect, politics and delusion that helped to prepare the times we live in now.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very enjoyable and well narrated
- De Larbi en 05-18-08
De: Clive James
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Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story
- A Life of David Foster Wallace
- De: D. T. Max
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 12 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 382
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David Foster Wallace was the leading literary light of his generation, a man who not only captivated readers with his prose but also mesmerized them with his brilliant mind. In this, the first biography of the writer, D. T. Max sets out to chart Wallace’s tormented, anguished, and often triumphant battle to succeed as a novelist as he fights off depression and addiction to emerge with his masterpiece, Infinite Jest.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Max avoids hagiography or a sycophant's biography
- De Darwin8u en 06-11-13
De: D. T. Max
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The Fellowship
- The Literary LIves of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams
- De: Philip Zaleski, Carol Zaleski
- Narrado por: John Curless
- Duración: 26 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 488
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 445
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C. S. Lewis is the 20th century's most widely read Christian writer and J. R. R. Tolkien its most beloved mythmaker. For three decades they and their closest associates formed a literary club known as the Inklings, which met weekly in Lewis' Oxford rooms and a nearby pub. They read aloud from works in progress, argued about anything that caught their fancy, and gave one another invaluable companionship, inspiration, and criticism.
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4 out of 5 stars
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If You Love Literature...
- De Ray M en 07-14-16
De: Philip Zaleski, y otros
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The Stephen King Companion
- Four Decades of Fear from the Master of Horror
- De: George Beahm
- Narrado por: Fleet Cooper, Claire Christie
- Duración: 24 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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The Stephen King Companion is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from Carrie to The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, best-selling novels, and film adaptations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Kingopedia: Books, Movies, Bio and Art
- De tru britty en 02-28-16
De: George Beahm
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Butterfly in the Typewriter
- The Tragic Life of John Kennedy Toole and the Remarkable Story of a Confederacy of Dunces
- De: Cory MacLauchlin
- Narrado por: Nick Sullivan
- Duración: 11 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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The saga of John Kennedy Toole is one of the greatest stories of American literary history. In Butterfly in the Typewriter, Cory MacLauchlin draws on scores of new interviews with friends, family, and colleagues as well as full access to the extensive Toole archive at Tulane University, capturing his upbringing in New Orleans, his years in New York City, his frenzy of writing in Puerto Rico, his return to his beloved city, and his descent into paranoia and depression.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Worth it! Good biography. Informative.
- De French Quarter en 07-09-13
De: Cory MacLauchlin
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Metaphysical Animals
- How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life
- De: Clare Mac Cumhaill, Rachae Wiseman
- Narrado por: Alex Dunmore
- Duración: 12 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 27
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 26
The history of European philosophy is usually constructed from the work of men. In Metaphysical Animals, a pioneering group biography, Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman offer a compelling alternative. In the mid-twentieth century Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Philippa Foot, and Iris Murdoch were philosophy students at Oxford when most male undergraduates and many tutors were conscripted away to fight in the Second World War. Together, these young women, all friends, developed a philosophy that could respond to the war’s darkest revelations.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Book about nothing
- De Gerardo Naranjo Gonzalez en 06-14-22
De: Clare Mac Cumhaill, y otros
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Poetry in Person
- Twenty-five Years of Conversation with America's Poets
- De: Lucille Clifton, Alexander Neubauer - editor, Eamon Grennan, y otros
- Narrado por: Alexander Neubauer
- Duración: 5 h y 55 m
- Versión completa
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 42
This first audio edition of Poetry in Person: 25 Years of Conversation with America’s Poets (Knopf, 2010), invites listeners into an intimate classroom with eight acclaimed poets. Full of compelling, in-depth conversation about manuscripts and drafts by the poets themselves, plus readings of the finished poems, these historic recordings offer one of the most detailed portraits ever produced of how poems are actually made.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating
- De d en 08-28-16
De: Lucille Clifton, y otros
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The Art of Creative Writing
- De: Lajos Egri
- Narrado por: Dennis Kleinman
- Duración: 6 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11
As practical as it is inspiring, The Art of Creative Writing remains a timeless, illuminating guide that teaches every writer, and aspiring writer, how to create works that are both compelling and enduring.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Two Writings Degrees … how did my teachers miss this gem
- De R. Vega en 06-16-23
De: Lajos Egri
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A Creative Rebel's Guide to Writing Amazing Fiction
- A Creative Rebel's Guide Series, Book 2
- De: Meghan March
- Narrado por: Meghan March
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Creative flow has blessed me with 39 novels that have collectively sold over 5 million copies, in sixteen languages, in under eight years, earning me over $10 million and over fifty spots on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and foreign bestselling lists. All of my dreams came true because I learned to write amazing fiction. I wrote this book for the old me—the girl who had big dreams, but no real idea how to write the books she’d need to make those big dreams come true. I wanted to make it easier for her to get to where I am now by sharing what I learned along the way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting
- De Doug C en 02-09-24
De: Meghan March
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The Craft of Scene Writing
- Beat by Beat to a Better Script
- De: Jim Mercurio
- Narrado por: Stephen Bowlby
- Duración: 11 h y 49 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met Sally with the climactic punch line: "I'll have what she's having." In Superbad, Jonah Hill professing "I love you" to his friend Michael Cera by touching his nose with a "boop".
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2 out of 5 stars
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Abridged and censored- not the full book!
- De Jonathan en 10-02-20
De: Jim Mercurio
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Pep Talks for Writers
- 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo
- De: Grant Faulkner
- Narrado por: Greg Tremblay
- Duración: 5 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 242
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 240
Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this audio handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story, to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you, Mr. Faulkner
- De Monica P. en 11-19-20
De: Grant Faulkner
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You've Got a Book in You
- A Stress-Free Guide to Writing the Book of Your Dreams
- De: Elizabeth Sims
- Narrado por: Gina Rogers
- Duración: 9 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 9
Writing a book is fun and easy - yes, fun and easy - but it may not always feel that way. How do you find the time to write? How do you keep momentum? How do you deal with the horror of showing anyone a single sentence of your work-in-progress? The answers remain fun and easy, and author Elizabeth Sims will take your hand, dispel your worries, and show you how it's done in this stress-free guide to accomplishing your dream of writing your book.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Motivator to write the book...for real!
- De jdudley en 10-23-23
De: Elizabeth Sims
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Storycraft
- The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
- De: Jack Hart
- Narrado por: Christopher Grove
- Duración: 11 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Christopher Grove must be Computer Generated
- De Camron en 07-10-19
De: Jack Hart
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The Art of Creative Writing
- De: Lajos Egri
- Narrado por: Dennis Kleinman
- Duración: 6 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11
As practical as it is inspiring, The Art of Creative Writing remains a timeless, illuminating guide that teaches every writer, and aspiring writer, how to create works that are both compelling and enduring.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Two Writings Degrees … how did my teachers miss this gem
- De R. Vega en 06-16-23
De: Lajos Egri
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A Creative Rebel's Guide to Writing Amazing Fiction
- A Creative Rebel's Guide Series, Book 2
- De: Meghan March
- Narrado por: Meghan March
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Creative flow has blessed me with 39 novels that have collectively sold over 5 million copies, in sixteen languages, in under eight years, earning me over $10 million and over fifty spots on The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and foreign bestselling lists. All of my dreams came true because I learned to write amazing fiction. I wrote this book for the old me—the girl who had big dreams, but no real idea how to write the books she’d need to make those big dreams come true. I wanted to make it easier for her to get to where I am now by sharing what I learned along the way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting
- De Doug C en 02-09-24
De: Meghan March
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The Craft of Scene Writing
- Beat by Beat to a Better Script
- De: Jim Mercurio
- Narrado por: Stephen Bowlby
- Duración: 11 h y 49 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met Sally with the climactic punch line: "I'll have what she's having." In Superbad, Jonah Hill professing "I love you" to his friend Michael Cera by touching his nose with a "boop".
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2 out of 5 stars
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Abridged and censored- not the full book!
- De Jonathan en 10-02-20
De: Jim Mercurio
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Pep Talks for Writers
- 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo
- De: Grant Faulkner
- Narrado por: Greg Tremblay
- Duración: 5 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 242
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 240
Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this audio handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story, to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you, Mr. Faulkner
- De Monica P. en 11-19-20
De: Grant Faulkner
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You've Got a Book in You
- A Stress-Free Guide to Writing the Book of Your Dreams
- De: Elizabeth Sims
- Narrado por: Gina Rogers
- Duración: 9 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 9
Writing a book is fun and easy - yes, fun and easy - but it may not always feel that way. How do you find the time to write? How do you keep momentum? How do you deal with the horror of showing anyone a single sentence of your work-in-progress? The answers remain fun and easy, and author Elizabeth Sims will take your hand, dispel your worries, and show you how it's done in this stress-free guide to accomplishing your dream of writing your book.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Motivator to write the book...for real!
- De jdudley en 10-23-23
De: Elizabeth Sims
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Storycraft
- The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
- De: Jack Hart
- Narrado por: Christopher Grove
- Duración: 11 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Christopher Grove must be Computer Generated
- De Camron en 07-10-19
De: Jack Hart
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The Secrets of Story
- Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers
- De: Matt Bird
- Narrado por: Eric Michael Summerer
- Duración: 12 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 721
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 614
The Secrets of Story is a revolutionary and comprehensive writing guide for the 21st century, focused on clever ways to get an audience to fully identify with an all-too-human hero. Authors will learn to how to cut through pop culture noise and win over a jaded modern audience by rediscovering the heart of writing: shaping stories that ring true to our shared understanding of human nature.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good Story Impossible? 'Au Contraire'!
- De Gillian en 05-26-17
De: Matt Bird
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The Author's Checklist
- An Agent's Guide to Developing and Editing Your Manuscript
- De: Elizabeth K. Kracht
- Narrado por: Nan McNamara
- Duración: 4 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6
Over time, literary agent Elizabeth Kracht noticed that many submissions had similar problems, so she began to make a list of the pitfalls. She knew that even excellent projects could be rejected based on these surmountable issues because those on the receiving end of proposals most often don’t have the time to walk writers through needed adjustments. The checklist Kracht has created helps writers make their manuscripts good to go. It offers short, easy-to-implement bites of advice, illustrated by inspiring - and cautionary - real-world examples.
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How to Write Like Tolstoy
- A Journey into the Minds of Our Greatest Writers
- De: Richard Cohen
- Narrado por: Richard Cohen
- Duración: 8 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12
Behind every acclaimed work of literature is a trove of heartfelt decisions. The best authors put painstaking - sometimes obsessive - effort into each element of their stories, from plot and character development to dialogue and point of view. Veteran editor and teacher Richard Cohen draws on his vast reservoir of a lifetime's reading and his insight into what makes good prose soar.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great book on writing, but the title is misleading
- De Jay Quintana en 04-19-22
De: Richard Cohen
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Writing Life Stories
- How to Make Memories into Memoirs, Ideas into Essays and Life into Literature
- De: Bill Roorbach
- Narrado por: John McLain
- Duración: 11 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
From drawing a map of a remembered neighborhood to signing a form releasing yourself to take risks in your work, Roorbach offers innovative techniques that will trigger ideas for all writers. Writing Life Stories is a classic text that appears on countless creative nonfiction and composition syllabi the world over. This updated 10th anniversary edition gives you the same friendly instruction and stimulating exercises along with updated information on current memoir writing trends, ethics, internet research, and even marketing ideas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great!
- De umaybeme en 06-29-23
De: Bill Roorbach
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Pity the Reader
- On Writing with Style
- De: Kurt Vonnegut, Suzanne McConnell
- Narrado por: Karen White
- Duración: 12 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 85
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 85
Here is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he's given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before has an entire book been devoted to Kurt Vonnegut the teacher. Here is pretty much everything Vonnegut ever said or wrote having to do with the writing art and craft, altogether a healing, a nourishing expedition.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Unlistenable
- De Grant Swalwell en 01-06-20
De: Kurt Vonnegut, y otros
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Damn Fine Story
- Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative
- De: Chuck Wendig
- Narrado por: Patrick Lawlor
- Duración: 8 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 104
Great storytelling is making listeners care about your characters, the choices they make, and what happens to them. It's making your audience feel the tension and emotion of a situation right alongside your protagonist. And to tell a damn fine story, you need to understand why and how that caring happens. Using a mix of personal stories, pop fiction examples, and traditional storytelling terms, New York Times best-selling author Chuck Wendig will help you internalize the feel of powerful storytelling.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This writer's approach might work for some, but. .
- De zacman en 04-24-19
De: Chuck Wendig
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Telling Lies for Fun and Profit
- A Manual for Fiction Writers
- De: Lawrence Block
- Narrado por: Lawrence Block
- Duración: 8 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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.
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3 out of 5 stars
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inspirational
- De Victoria Evangelina en 02-27-13
De: Lawrence Block
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Zen in the Art of Writing
- De: Ray Bradbury
- Narrado por: Jim Frangione
- Duración: 3 h y 54 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 441
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 384
"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces back together. Now, it's your turn. Jump!" Zest. Gusto. Curiosity. These are the qualities every writer must have, as well as a spirit of adventure. In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing. Here are practical tips on the art of writing from a master of the craft - everything from finding original ideas to developing your own voice and style.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Evocative fuel for any Muse!
- De Amazon Customer en 03-22-18
De: Ray Bradbury
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The Business of Being a Writer
- De: Jane Friedman
- Narrado por: Tavia Gilbert
- Duración: 11 h y 33 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18
Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business. The reality is, those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and productive career if they understand the basic business principles underlying the industry.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive, but not clear recommendation on a successful path.
- De Mary Sue Dahill en 06-04-23
De: Jane Friedman
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Good Prose
- The Art of Nonfiction
- De: Tracy Kidder, Richard Todd
- Narrado por: Sean Pratt
- Duración: 5 h y 50 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Good Prose is an inspiring book about writing - about the creation of good prose - and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship. The story begins in 1973, in the offices of the Atlantic Monthly, in Boston, where a young freelance writer named Tracy Kidder came looking for an assignment. Richard Todd was the editor who encouraged him, and from that article grew a lifelong association. Before long, Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine, the first book the two worked on together, had won the Pulitzer Prize.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Tendentious
- De Despair at the State of the Republic en 05-15-23
De: Tracy Kidder, y otros
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The Mental Game of Writing: How to Overcome Obstacles, Stay Creative and Productive, and Free Your Mind for Success
- De: James Scott Bell
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 2 h y 47 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:2.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 3
The keys to success as a writer are yours for the thinking! All success begins in the mind. For writers, the mind fuels the imagination and creates stories. But for authors who are productive and resilient, and see a good return on their efforts, there is another factor at work. They are winning the mental game of writing. Successful writers have the ability to inspire themselves to produce consistently, improve systematically, overcome obstacles and keep up a positive mental attitude. In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell takes you through the mental landscape of ...
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3 out of 5 stars
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Virtual voice
- De Kindle Customer en 01-08-24
De: James Scott Bell
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Write No Matter What
- Advice for Academics
- De: Joli Jensen
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 6 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 62
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 47
With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book - or even steady journal articles - may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is possible to write happily and productively in academe. Jensen begins by busting the myth that universities are supportive writing environments. She points out that academia, an arena dedicated to scholarship, offers pressures that actually prevent scholarly writing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent advice for researchers
- De Amazon Customer en 11-03-23
De: Joli Jensen
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- Michael Thomas
- 02-16-24
Awesome!
I appreciated the overarching perspective about being a writer! This inspired me to do more writing.
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