Publishing your book in audiobooks

How to write a book and publish on amazon audiobook by. Audio book publishers list of audio book publishing. How to format an ebook and a print book with vellum. How to make an audiobook and self publish on audible today working with a finished manuscript. Storytelling tips and techniques offers a master class in storytelling. Our professional book publishing services are utliized by authors and small presses to produce books that compete at every level of the industry. Getting ebooks and audiobooks from your school is quick and easy with sora. If you would prefer to do everything, it is possible to record your own audiobooks. Ive made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of selfpublishing 27 books, ive learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. In addition to audiobooks, innovo creates hardbacks, ebooks, multimedia books, childrens books, screenplays, and courses. As of january 2016, amazon was selling roughly 119,000 audiobooks. Most audiobook customers dont, or rarely, read print or ebooks, so youre reaching an untapped market for your book. Quickly and easily narrate and selfpublish your audiobook as a standalone product or a companion to your ebook or print book using audiobook creation. An athlete stretches before a big race so they can run faster or lift harder.

Selfpublishing your book in multiple formats audiobook by. Readers consider e book technology and services, and how to launch an e book choosing a platform, platformspecific formatting, etc. This post will discuss my experience and can help you decide if producing an audio version of your book is worth your time, effort, and money. Below, well explain audiobooks, the recording options and how. How to make an audiobook and self publish on audible today. Mar 23, 2015 audiobooks can open up new markets and revenue streams for selfpublished authorsbut, as with all things indie, youll have to put in plenty of time, effort, and money. Apr 24, 2017 historically, audiobooks aka recorded books or books on tape have provided a format for those who prefer to listen to their books rather than read them. Audiobooks are on the rise, presenting opportunities you just cant afford to ignore. The guide to publishing audiobooks has everything you need to know to acquire rights, produce, publish, and distribute audiobooks to expand your audience for both fiction and nonfiction, and how you can increase your bottom line in the process. There are two components to selfpublishing your audiobook. Its as simple as signing up, claiming your book, filling out the details and uploading the files.

Oct 30, 20 so in this way, just as createspace is amazons print selfpublishing platform and kdp is amazons digital selfpublishing platform, acx is amazons audiobook selfpublishing platform. Think again, sayd kevin tumlinson, indie author of thrillers. When launching a book, your job is to find readers, engage with readers, write good books, and sell the heck out of said book s. Visit acx university to learn how to produce, publish, and market greatsounding audiobooks. The barrier to entry into kindle publishing is lowwrite a book, get a cover, input. From one selfpublished author to another and some hopeful selfpublished authors, i promised tom that i would do a report for tck publishing about my experiences with producing my own audiobooks. Publisher of print, ebook and audiobooks for discerning readers and listeners. How to make an audiobook book marketing for selfpublishing. Historically, audiobooks aka recorded books or books on tapehave provided a format for those who prefer to listen to their books rather than read them. The evolution of the spoken book mirrors innovations in the music industry. How to publish an audiobook how to publish on audible.

After you have recorded your audiobook you will have to listen to the entire book and fix or rerecord poor audio spots. Feb 10, 2020 the evolution of the spoken book mirrors innovations in the music industry. Posting your book on acx means that if and when your book is made into an audiobook, the finished audiobook will be available to consumers on all of audibles retail channels, currently, amazon. So how do you get started if you want to learn to create an audiobook. A quote and contract will be prepared, while your chosen. Mar 27, 2020 we asked score publishing ceo bradley metrock, who runs digital book world, about the most important opportunities after audible. Visit acx university to learn how to produce, publish, and. How to publish a book, get published writers digest.

Multiple grammy awardwinning audiobook producer and director jessica kaye shares invaluable. Posting your book on acx means that if and when your book is made into an audiobook, the finished audiobook will be available to consumers on all of audibles retail channels, currently, and itunes. Keep your book ontrend and expand your revenue opportunities by creating a custom audiobook thats roadready for a growing audience of literary. The title profile is basically an ad for your book on acx, to get producerswhich includes narratorsexcited about producing your book as an audiobook. How to make an audiobook an independent publishers. Self publishing your book in multiple formats is designed to help writers take advantage of the many formats for publishing and selling books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, writing great fiction. Here are a few rules from the business world that will make the investment of time and energy worth your while. If your are not selfpublishing audio books you should be. Here are a few rules from the business world that will make. Jul 04, 2019 ive made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of self publishing 27 books, ive learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. Books on tape replaced vinyl audiobooks, streaming superseded compact discs and smartphones are replacing all else. Think again, sayd kevin tumlinson, indie author of thrillers and marketing director of ebook aggregator draft2digital, which has just announced a new product aimed at making audiobooks more affordable and viable for selfpublished authors.

Were not just standing there reading a book into a mic, says jeffrey kafer, a professional voiceover artist who has recorded audiobooks. Contact us using the form below to get a quote for producing and publishing your audiobook. List of other audio book publishers in united states books on tape for more than 35 years, bot books on tape has been a leading provider of unabridged audiobooks, offering top quality recordings and outstanding customer service, first to consumers and now to libraries and schools. I also promised that i would share the behindthescenes look at getting my book into. As wd author jessica kaye shares in the opening paragraphs of her book the.

Furthermore, whispersync for voice also allows you. How to publish your book audiobook by jane friedman, the. Once you have your book audio recorded, you can then publish. Audiobook selfpublishing from page to audio the explosion in the use of smart phones, tablets and ereaders has had an enormous impact on the audiobook market, so much so that now. From one selfpublished author to another and some hopeful selfpublished authors, i promised tom that i would do a report for tck publishing about my experiences with producing my own. Books on tape replaced vinyl audiobooks, streaming superseded compact discs and smartphones are. If you already have an unabridged audio version of your book, upload it here to get it into top retail channels. Wordwooze publishing is seeking submissions from published authors who would like to complement their ebooks or print books with an audiobook edition. Dog ear publishing is excited to introduce a brand new vehicle to share your book. Choose among the many audiobook stores and subscription apps integrated with our platform audible. As wd author jessica kaye shares in the opening paragraphs of her book the guide to publishing audiobooks, audiobooks are reaching more people than ever. Have you been assuming that only topearning bestselling indie authors can costjustify selfpublishing audiobooks. Audiobooks can open up new markets and revenue streams for selfpublished authorsbut, as with all things indie, youll have to put in plenty of time, effort, and money.

The main point here is if youre using acx to publish your audiobook, the. Exclusivity vs publishing wide for ebooks, print books, and audiobooks. How to produce and sell an audiobook kindle edition by kaye, jessica. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the guide to publishing audiobooks.

This engaging narrative presents e book success stories of young authors, and investigates the reasons for publishing an e book. Below, well explain audiobooks, the recording options and how theyre edited and distributed. If your book is in first person, the narrator should represent that specific character. Match your audiobook edition with your ebook edition, and students can read and listen simultaneously with realtime highlighting. Have you ever wanted to turn your book into an audiobook but arent sure how to do it, what tools to use or how royalties work. How to increase amazon book sales through top rankings duration. Audiobook selfpublishing from page to audio the explosion in the use of smart phones, tablets and ereaders has had an enormous impact on the audiobook market, so much so that now most audiobooks are downloaded rather than bought on cd in store. Audiobook production is the process by which your written book is narrated and recorded into an audiobook. A quote and contract will be prepared, while your chosen narrator prepares a sample from your manuscript. How to make an audiobook everything you need to know to.

Furthermore, whispersync for voice also allows you to switch seamlessly between listening to your audiobooks and reading their companion kindle ebooks. Do right by your bookand your readers will perk up their ears. One of the most compelling reasons to publish your book in audiobook form is to expand the potential reach. The audiobook industry is absolutely flourishing, and now, more than ever, independent authors are wondering how to make an audiobook. Should you turn your book into an audiobook on audible. Listen to 150,000 of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Last week i announced the release of the audiobook edition of your first copies. Your book will be read aloud by a goldenvoiced narrator, recorded in a professionally designed, acoustically perfect studio, using stateofart microphones and recording equipment. Get 2 audiobooks free, 2 books a month, plus access to more than 700,000 podcasts. Scroll down to the product details to learn more about the custom audiobook option from outskirts press. Jun 22, 2017 have you been assuming that only topearning bestselling indie authors can costjustify self publishing audiobooks. Indie authors in a number of countries can now publish their audiobooks on audible via acx too.

Audio books publishing self publishing self publishing. When you publish your unabridged audio book with infinity publishing, you get to choose from a range of readers, male and female, young and old. This is a very short book, and focuses primarily on preparing your book to publish and the mechanics of publishing. What you need to know before you selfpublish why self publishing an ebook is a good idea how to format an ebook. That said, i found it interesting that the book is only available in. Use streetlib to distribute your audiobooks and then sell them internationally. How to selfpublish an audiobook the balance careers. Audiobooks are a great way of earning more income from your writing. Innovo publishing llc is a familyowned, fullservices christian publisher of books, including hardback books, paperback books, childrens books, ebooks, multimedia books, audiobooks.

You will need to create an audio file for your book by narrating your audiobook yourself. We asked score publishing ceo bradley metrock, who runs digital book world, about the most important opportunities after audible. In fact, converting your selfpublished book into an audiobook using a pro can cost less than half the price of doing. Keep your book ontrend and expand your revenue opportunities by creating a custom audiobook thats roadready for a growing audience of literary audiophiles. Audiobooks can open up new markets and revenue streams for selfpublished authors but, as with all things indie, you have to put in plenty of time, effort, and money. Audiobooks have a higher barrier to entry because you need high quality recorded audio, but the revenue stream can be huge.

It is the same as self publishing your book on multiple platforms, since we are testing out which title is preferred. This audiobook features an introduction to the different platforms and shows how to. These three leading digital retailers reach the vast majority of audiobook buyers. Columbus publishing lab for authors and small presses. Audiobooks have a higher barrier to entry because you need high quality.

You and your narrator will talk about your book before recording begins. There are more books published every day alongside many thousands of articles and many millions of social media updates. Want to get your audiobook professionally produced and published. Curtis sittenfeld on choosing beta readers, outlining and creating complex characters. Historically, audiobooks aka recorded books or books on tape have provided a format for those who prefer to listen to their books rather than read them. In this article, ill explain how to selfpublish an audiobook.