Book description
Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story. It's every novelist's greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so is a page one rewrite. The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging it) and plotting (focusing on the external plot). Story coach Lisa Cron has spent her career discovering why these methods don't work and coming up with a powerful alternative, based on the science behind what our brains are wired to crave in every story we read (and it's not what you think). In Story Genius Cron takes you, step-by-step, through the creation of a novel from the first glimmer of an idea, to a complete multilayered blueprint--including fully realized scenes--that evolves into a first draft with the authority, richness, and command of a riveting sixth or seventh draft.
Wanted Candy
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning.
Foot-long Fry
This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. ππ The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Shimmy Shammy
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Silver Agent
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before.
ReiGnZ
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant β it's that good! ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ
Sir Squire
ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
Switch
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Tin Fox
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Vicious Street
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Redneck Giorgio
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Chicago Blackout
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Mr. Thanksgiving
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch.
RZRWRE
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Crazy Rox
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast.
Nessie
πΆπ Replacing melodies with literary symphonies β my ears are in love! π΅π 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 ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments.
Round Kick Boomer
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app β it's revitalizing. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide.
Journeyman
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 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Mercury Reborn
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Snow Pharaoh
ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Dr. Jam Man
π§ This app has changed my reading game! Now I can 'read' while I work β genius! ππΌ Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
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