Book description
A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of StoryWith an introduction by Theo Downes-Le Guin, Karen Joy Fowler, Molly Gloss and Kelly LinkUrsula K. Le Guin's essential guide to the writer's craft, now publishing in the UK for the first time. A guide for writing groups as well as solo writers, with a brand-new introduction from leading SFF writers Kelly Link, Karen Joy Fowler and Molly Gloss.Revised and updated for the twenty-first century, Steering the Craft is Ursula K. Le Guin's carrier bag of the essentials of a writer's craft, a generous gift from one of the great thinkers about how - and why - to write.This handbook is an accessible and profound guide to the craft of writing and editing. Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Drawing on the global canon, Le Guin offers her inimitably witty commentary and incisive dissection, developing into an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. No other writing guide offers such a comprehensive, experienced and kind approach to "steering the craft" as a writing crew.Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer's shelf.
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Freesia
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GiddeeUP
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Cuff Queen
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NexusNavigator
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Breadmaker
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! The narrator's voices are so soothing – a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in – all thanks to this app. Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers.
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Undergrad
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Achilles Mountain
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ShadowFax
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
Trouble Mittens
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly.
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ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Nacho
Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
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