The audiobook market is rapidly growing, with audiobooks accounting for $2.67 billion of book sales in 2019, a number that is expected to reach $13.45 billion by 2027. That said, authors cannot ignore the importance of creating and distributing a quality audiobook to accompany the print and digital formats of their work. But one burning question in the minds of many self-published authors is whether they should opt for an exclusive deal with ACX or try wide distribution. For those interested in going wide, Findaway Voices offers many enticing benefits, which we’ll explore in this review. What ..read more

Since 2012, BookBub has been a leading name in ebook promotion, helping authors attract more readers and increase their sales with limited-time deals. Now the owners of BookBub are doing the same for audiobooks with their platform Chirp. Here, authors can apply to have their audiobook promoted by Chirp, while readers can shop and listen to discounted or full-price audiobooks. In addition to most traditionally published audiobooks, you can also find many indie and self-published audiobooks on Chirp. For authors who don’t have an exclusive contract with ACX (Audible’s publishing platform), Chir ..read more

If you’ve been working on an audio version of your book, you may have wondered if marketing your audiobook will be any different from marketing a regular print or ebook. While you could just let the audio option sit there on Amazon for shoppers to discover on their own, there are more effective ways to target one of the fastest growing markets in publishing. In this post, we’ll show you some productive strategies for marketing audiobooks that you can use in addition to your ongoing book marketing efforts. 10 Tips for Audiobook Marketing Below are 10 tips that will help you maximize your audio ..read more

If you’ve ever listened to an audiobook, you know how much influence the narrator has on your overall experience, whether you’re reading fiction or nonfiction. Being an audiobook narrator is no walk in the park, as this article by The Guardian reveals. Yet, the best ones have a knack for making the grueling recording process sound effortless, and can make listeners feel all the emotions the writer intended. In this post, we’re recognizing some of the best talent in the audiobook world so you can get to know the names and faces behind the famous voices. Best Audiobook Narrators of All Time Bel ..read more

Taking a road trip with friends or family is an exciting adventure. But sometimes, the long hours on the road can take their toll, especially when you drive through endless stretches and are out of song recommendations. The good news is that you can actually mix up your playlist by including some audiobooks on your playlist! Not only will you get an enriching experience from your travel and the places you visit, but you’ll even maximize the hours you spend in the car by learning something new or enjoying a new story!  Plus, if you have kids traveling with you, the storytelling can defini ..read more

Audiobooks are the busy booklover’s best friend: when you’re too busy or tired to thumb the pages of a paperback, you can just press “Play” and have a book read for you! While audiobooks are a recent invention, Thomas Edison himself predicted their rise back in 1877, after he created the first phonograph record and foresaw a time when people “whose eyes and hands may be otherwise employed” could listen to books.  In fact, audiobooks have come a long way, from cassette tapes, to CDs, and now to downloads or even online online streaming services.  How to Listen to Audiobooks Audiobook ..read more

Several years ago, the hottest debate among book lovers was whether reading ebooks was as beneficial (or enjoyable) as a crisp paperback or hardcover. Now, that discussion has evolved to include audiobooks. But here the conversation gets interesting: whereas both ebooks and print books involve actual reading, audiobooks only require us to lend our ears in order to enjoy them. And that’s not really the same as reading… right? As it turns out, listening to audiobooks also comes with quite a few benefits and might be just as effective as regular books when it comes to learning. Audiobooks vs. Re ..read more

Audiobooks have become an increasingly popular way for people to “read” books. And thanks to the rise in sites like Audible, which offer audio versions of thousands of print books, even people who don’t enjoy reading can benefit from some of the best books listening. Major publishers usually prefer to hire celebrities to do the audiobook narrations of the books they publish. But as major publishers no longer dominate the publishing world, options for audiobook narrators are now wide open. Just as Amazon has become a leading player in print and ebook publishing, it also owns Audible, the leadi ..read more

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