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In part 1 of a 2-part series about independent audiobook production using ACX.com, I'll help authors learn how to make their ACX title profile stand out on the site.
As I’ve talked with authors about producing audiobooks of their work, I’ve noticed that many are new to the format and ask similar questions. I’ll answer the 10 most common questions I’ve heard about audiobook production in this post.
Each day an author doesn’t have her books in audio, she’s leaving money on the table.
Last updated 12/18/20 My fellow narrators and I often contact authors about creating audiobooks of their books. Many times, the author tells me that her publisher has the audio rights, or she isn’t sure who owns them. Authors could make more money by exercising as many subsidiary rights as possible for each book, especially […]
When you receive an email from a Nigerian prince, you probably think, “This so-called prince is just somebody who wants to take my money.” Other types of emails may cause the same reaction. Authors are inundated every week with solicitations from marketing and web site gurus, proofers, webinar hosts, and more. It could be easy […]
In my Feb. 2016 article 6 Low-Cost Avenues for Greater Audiobook Sales in InD’tale Magazine, I suggested to authors that they look for podcasts and seek interviews on shows that are a good fit for their book. I was delighted to read a case study today on the ACX.com blog about Glen Tate’s success with appearing […]
It was exciting to attend the RT Booklovers’ Convention here in Atlanta last week with over 25 of my fellow audiobook narrators from across the country. Several members of the group organized and participated on educational panels about audiobooks, and we all contributed for a booth in the Bazaar. In talking with people who came to […]
Since many indie authors and smaller publishers are new to the world of audiobooks, I thought you might like to have a quick overview of the 7 players on an audiobook production team: 1. Rights Holder 2. Producer 3. Director 4. Narrator 5. Sound Engineer 6. Audio Editor 7. Proof Listener One person may be […]
Last updated 20 July 2023 Are you an author or publisher who is ready to get your titles into AUDIOBOOKS? The fantastic info found in this list of links will better prepare you for the task, especially if you plan to use Audible’s Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX.com) for the production process. You’ll also find a […]
Want to create an audiobook of your book but feel overwhelmed about the process? Concerned that you will pick the wrong narrator? Afraid that you will need to spend hours that you don’t have in requesting changes to an unsatisfactory production? Sit back and R-E-L-A-X! In fact, you can head to the beach because you’ve […]