Book description
Make Your Novel Stand Out from the Crowd! Noted literary agent and author Donald Maass has done it again! His previous book, Writing the Breakout Novel, offered novelists of all skill levels and genres insider advice on how to make their books rise above the competition and succeed in a crowded marketplace. Now, building on the success of its predecessor, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook calls that advice into action! This powerful book presents the patented techniques and writing exercises from Maass's popular writing workshops to offer novelists first-class instruction and practical guidance. You'll learn to develop and strengthen aspects of your prose with sections on: - Building plot layers - Creating inner conflict - Strengthening voice and point of view - Discovering and heightening larger-than-life character qualities - Strengthening theme - And much more! Maass also carefully dissects examples from real-life breakout novels so you'll lean how to read and analyze fiction like a writer. With authoritative instruction and hands-on workbook exercises, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook is one of the most accessible novel-writing guides available. Set your work-in progress apart from the competition and write your own breakout novel today!
Winter Bite
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Fresh Peper
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Crazy Eights
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Zorkle Sporkle
ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me.
Firefly
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GuTzd
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Kawaii Red
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Crazy Rox
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Sky Bully
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Master Jetson
Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Freaky Ratbuster
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality.
Acetic Princess
I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Mule Skinner
Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
Cosmic Presence
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Mosquit-No
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
No more hassle with converting files – ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. 🧘♀️☕ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! 🍵📖 Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. Audiobooks on the go – this app's design prioritizes convenience. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities.
Candy Butcher
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
ThoughtTracer
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Slinger
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app.
Woodland Beauty
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle.
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