Book description
Writing exercises and creativity advice from Barry's pioneering, life-changing workshopThe award-winning author Lynda Barry is the creative force behind the genre-defying and bestselling work What It Is. She believes that anyone can be a writer and has set out to prove it. For the past decade, Barry has run a highly popular writing workshop for nonwriters called Writing the Unthinkable, which was featured in The New York Times Magazine. Syllabus: Notes from an Accidental Professor is the first book to make her innovative lesson plans and writing exercises available to the public for home or classroom use. Barry teaches a method of writing that focuses on the relationship between the hand, the brain, and spontaneous images, both written and visual. It has been embraced by people across North America—prison inmates, postal workers, university students, high-school teachers, and hairdressers—for opening pathways to creativity.Syllabus takes the course plan for Barry's workshop and runs wild with it in her densely detailed signature style. Collaged texts, ballpoint-pen doodles, and watercolor washes adorn Syllabus's yellow lined pages, which offer advice on finding a creative voice and using memories to inspire the writing process. Throughout it all, Barry's voice (as an author and as a teacher-mentor) rings clear, inspiring, and honest.
Eye Devil
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can 'read' while I work! Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Upper D3ckR
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
RetroMirage
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Intimidating Presence
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Lightening Trip
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Voluntary
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Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
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With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life.
Y0dler
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Copilot
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Pockets
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Honey
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THRESHmSTR
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. 🎧 Navigating through narratives has never been simpler – this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. 📚💫 Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
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