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As promised...a big, newsy thread about audiobooks...
...and an even BIGGER, newsier BLOG POST going into depth on the topic.
Great info for indies if you've got questions about producing & distributing audiobooks! https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/
#WritingCommunity #BethsSelfPubTips https://twitter.com/CBethAnderson/status/1301185140010426369
...and an even BIGGER, newsier BLOG POST going into depth on the topic.
Great info for indies if you've got questions about producing & distributing audiobooks! https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/
#WritingCommunity #BethsSelfPubTips https://twitter.com/CBethAnderson/status/1301185140010426369
Why should you consider having audio versions of your books?
Because the audio market is growing WAY faster than other media markets, and you'll set yourself apart from many other indie authors.
For more info: https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#why-audio
Because the audio market is growing WAY faster than other media markets, and you'll set yourself apart from many other indie authors.
For more info: https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#why-audio
How much does it cost to produce an audiobook?
No-cost-upfront option: Royalty Share. You & your narrator share royalties 50/50.
Got money? Hire someone for a "per-finished-hour" price...or hire a company to do it all.
Plus in-between options! Details
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#how-much
No-cost-upfront option: Royalty Share. You & your narrator share royalties 50/50.
Got money? Hire someone for a "per-finished-hour" price...or hire a company to do it all.
Plus in-between options! Details
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#how-much
Who should distribute my audiobook?
Best options IMO are...
-ACX (owned by Amazon/Audible). Higher royalties if you go exclusive with them. But limited distribution.
-Findaway Voices. Tons of distribution, lower royalties for Amazon/Audible.
Learn more:
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#distributors
Best options IMO are...
-ACX (owned by Amazon/Audible). Higher royalties if you go exclusive with them. But limited distribution.
-Findaway Voices. Tons of distribution, lower royalties for Amazon/Audible.
Learn more:
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#distributors
Will my book sell well as an audiobook?
Short answer: It's likely to...if your book is already selling well as an ebook!
Long answer...There are caveats & exceptions. Check out the blog post.
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#will-it-sell
Short answer: It's likely to...if your book is already selling well as an ebook!
Long answer...There are caveats & exceptions. Check out the blog post.
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#will-it-sell
When should I release my audiobook?
I prefer to have my audiobook available on (actually before) the day I launch my ebook/paperback.
Many others do this differently.
More details/logistics here: https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#when-to-release
I prefer to have my audiobook available on (actually before) the day I launch my ebook/paperback.
Many others do this differently.
More details/logistics here: https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#when-to-release
Should I record my own audiobook? If so...how?
Probably not! But if you choose to anyway (as I've done), I have a crapton of resources to help make it more doable for you. Check out the blog post.
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#recording-your-own
Probably not! But if you choose to anyway (as I've done), I have a crapton of resources to help make it more doable for you. Check out the blog post.
https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/#recording-your-own
Tons more info in the RIDICULOUSLY LONG blog post. https://www.carolbethanderson.com/author-resource-lets-talk-audiobooks/
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