Creative Self Publishing

The Creative Self delves into the hegemony of neoliberal self-optimization and turns to psychoanalysis in search of an alternative. In paired chapters, Mari Ruti and Gail M. Newman examine the works of the psychoanalysts Marion Milner and Donald W. Winnicott.

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Worried it's too complex or you don't have the right skills? This updated and expanded Fourth edition of Successful Self-Publishing provides everything you need to successfully self-publish your book in ebook, print, and audio formats, plus proven marketing strategies to reach more readers/listeners. Written by award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna (J.F.) Penn, this practical guide shares the exact methods used to publish more than forty books and build a multi-six-figure author business.

Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.

Now includes “Deep Sleep” as a Bonus Track! Get over writer’s block, inspire creativity, and tap into your inner writer with this guided meditation and relaxation program from certified hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. It’s as easy as turning on the tracks and falling asleep! The Sleep Learning System is specially designed to work with your subconscious mind during your sleep cycle. The guided meditation and soothing background music will deeply relax your body and mind for the perfect night’s sleep, while allowing you to access the deepest parts of your mind for faster and longer learning and positive change. Two inductions give you options for each session, or listen to the entire album. It’s your choice!

Our unique audioteach method features the voice of a real tutor, Chris Sykes. He will guide you through your course with over seven hours of audio material, giving you tips and advice based on his many years of teaching and writing experience and helping you to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. This course takes you from complete beginner or committed amateur to the point where you've completed, edited and redrafted your work and are ready for publication.

Struggling to find inspiration or battling writer’s block? Whether you’re an aspiring author, a seasoned storyteller, or someone just looking to reconnect with the joy of writing, this book is your ultimate guide to unlocking your creative potential. With 101 unique exercises, you’ll dive into character creation, sensory details, dialogue, and even explore new genres like mystery, fantasy, or romance.

As practical as it is inspiring, The Art of Creative Writing remains a timeless, illuminating guide that teaches every writer, and aspiring writer, how to create works that are both compelling and enduring. 

Some part of you knows you are brilliant. You may not believe it or understand it or even fully recognize it, but deep inside, you can feel it! And that’s why we’re here. We are here to bring that feeling—that little whisper of possibility—into glorious expression. Welcome to Spontaneous Brilliance, a specific and simple guide to help you notice and nurture the genius within yourself and all those around you. We’re going to break through some long-held myths and misunderstandings.

This creative writing audiobook has eight manuscripts in one. Become a great creative writer today!

How to Transition Careers After 40 is a supportive guide designed to help you pivot with confidence. Whether you have been laid off, burned out, or simply want something more meaningful, this book walks you through the process step by step. This is not a list of generic career tips. It is a real-world toolkit filled with encouragement, examples, and smart strategies designed for experienced professionals who are ready for something new.

You have problems - mind-bending, frustrating, annoying problems. You need solutions. You need good ideas, and you need to know how to get them. Where do you start in the search for ideas? And not just good ideas, but profound, focused, life-changing ideas? Is it possible to boost your creativity? To discover far-reaching solutions to difficult problems? To develop innovative ideas that not only improve your life, but catapult it in a better direction? Yes, it is. The audiobook Big Ideas shows you how.

In the stormy seas of first love, high school hallways, and swirling emotions, finding your way can feel impossible. But just as a lighthouse offers hope in darkness, understanding yourself and your relationships can guide you through the mysteries and beauty of growing up.

All Aces is the story of what goes on in the mind of an introspective, intelligent, creative, slightly insecure young woman and how she interacts with the world around her. Young and still in school, Amina finds love when she least expected it.

We make our biggest impressions when we are not trying to be impressive. The words we say or don't say, the things we do or don't do, and the ways we react or don't react can have a tremendous influence on those around us. In Silent Impact, award-winning broadcaster Joe Schmit tells stories of real people and the ways in which they had profound influence on others in daily life.

In today's culture of stress, competition, and perfect images, it's all too easy to hit rock bottom. Confronted by anxiety about our appearance, our performance, and ourselves, we can feel trapped, imprisoned by the person society expects us to be. The only way to escape that prison is to learn to love who we are - who we really are. With humor, empathy, and honesty, Achea Redd takes you through the ups and downs of her own life and uses her story to show you the path to self-love and authenticity.

In this self-help journal, Dr. Joi Lewis offers a year of affirmations and restorative practices for radical healing. This book is a balm for those ailing parts we can’t reach alone. It is an open invitation to live freely and show up for a revolution that heals us. Because the revolution is not only for those out there, but for the body, mind, and spirit right here: it’s an inside job.

Becoming more productive and a better person overall is not as difficult as you might think. All it takes is changing a few things daily and before you know it, you’ll be happier than ever before. Thanks to this two-in-one book, you can now learn about the first crucial steps of your journey to self-development.

Dr. Joi Lewis offers a powerful framework for all who want to uncover their heartbreak and reach for connection. The remedies in Healing will help you confront every aspect of your life that demands radical self-care.