Book description
Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide written by an acclaimed author. There are countless books on the market about how to write better but very few books on how to break into the marketplace with your first book. Cutting through the noise (and very mixed advice) online, while both dispelling rumors and remaining positive, Courtney Maum's Before and After the Book Deal is a one-of-a-kind resource that can help you get your book published. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including international bestselling authors Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, Garth Greenwell, Lisa Ko, R. O. Kwon, Rebecca Makkai, and Ottessa Moshfegh, alongside cult favorites Sarah Gerard, Melissa Febos, Mitchell S. Jackson, and Mira Jacob. Agents, film scouts, film producers, translators, disability and minority activists, and power agents and editors also weigh in, offering advice and sharing intimate anecdotes about even the most taboo topics in the industry. Their wisdom will help aspiring authors find a foothold in the publishing world and navigate the challenges of life before and after publication with sanity and grace. Are MFA programs worth the time and money? How do people actually sit down and finish a novel? Did you get a good advance? What do you do when you feel envious of other writers? And why the heck aren't your friends saying anything about your book? Covering questions ranging from the logistical to the existential (and everything in between), Before and After the Book Deal is the definitive guide for anyone who has ever wanted to know what it's really like to be an author.
Grotas
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Iron Butterfly
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Twinkle Cocoa
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Nessie Pork
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Saturn Extreme
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NexusNomad
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DuckDuck
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3D Waffle
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Most Wanted
Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Shadow Gal
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Gov Skull
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Feral Cookie
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Darling Peacock
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3D Waffle
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free.
Kabuki
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Frosty Snazz
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Bad Beret
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Vixen
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Venious
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. π Transforming long drives into memorable journeys through the magic of audiobooks! ππ Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. π±π I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
Clover Rabbit
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§ The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience