BONUS EPISODE 8 Lessons from Narrating and Producing My First Audiobook
Show Notes
Howdie folks, I finally pushed my first audiobook over the finishing line. Now, I’m by no means an expert at any of this stuff, but boy did I learn a lot from the process. I love learning from other people’s mistakes, so I thought I would share 8 lessons I learned from narrating and producing my first audiobook.
Read full blog here.
Listen to audiobook:
Links I mentioned:
- A sound shield (AmazonUS, AmazonUK)
- Pop filter / wind shield (AmazonUS, AmazonUK)
- Mic stand (AmazonUS, AmazonUK)
- A Blue Yeti mic and USB wire connecting (AmazonUS, AmazonUK)
- Amadeus Pro (Audacity is free and suitable for mac or PC)
- Karl Hughes Audio Mastering Services
- WeTransfer for file sending
FURTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU
AUDIOBOOKS
Narrated by the Author: How to Produce an Audiobook on a Budget by Rene Conoulty
Audio for Authors by Joanna Penn
Storyteller: How to be an Audiobook Narrator by Lorelei King
Writing for Audiobooks: Audio-First for Flow and Impact: Author Advice from Radio Writing by Jules Horne
PODCAST EPISODES
006 How to DIY an Audiobook with Rene Conoulty
023 How to Write for Audio with Jules Horne
078 How to Sell Ebooks and Audiobooks on Kobo with Tara Cremin
104 How to Work with an Audiobook Narrator with Jillian Yetter
BLOG POSTS
Publishing Alternatives to ACX
How Audiobook Authors and Narrators are Paid by Audible-ACX. We think.
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing Audiobooks
Audiobook Promotion for Indie Authors
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