What you need to know before you selfpublish why self publishing an ebook is a good idea how to format an ebook. Were not just standing there reading a book into a mic, says jeffrey kafer, a professional voiceover artist who has recorded audiobooks. 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. How to produce and sell an audiobook kindle edition by kaye, jessica. Audiobooks have a higher barrier to entry because you need high quality. The barrier to entry into kindle publishing is low write a book, get a cover, input some metadata, and youre done. Keep your book ontrend and expand your revenue opportunities by creating a custom audiobook thats roadready for a growing audience of literary. 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. A quote and contract will be prepared, while your chosen narrator prepares a sample from your manuscript. Selfpublishing your book in multiple formats audiobook by. In this article, ill explain how to selfpublish an audiobook. From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, writing great fiction.
Books on tape replaced vinyl audiobooks, streaming superseded compact discs and smartphones are. The main point here is if youre using acx to publish your audiobook, the. If your are not selfpublishing audio books you should be. Keep your book ontrend and expand your revenue opportunities by creating a custom audiobook thats roadready for a growing audience of literary audiophiles. That said, i found it interesting that the book is only available in. We asked score publishing ceo bradley metrock, who runs digital book world, about the most important opportunities after audible. How to increase amazon book sales through top rankings duration. 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. As of january 2016, amazon was selling roughly 119,000 audiobooks. 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. How to selfpublish an audiobook the balance careers.
Books on tape replaced vinyl audiobooks, streaming superseded compact discs and smartphones are replacing all else. You will need to create an audio file for your book by narrating your audiobook yourself. 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. Use streetlib to distribute your audiobooks and then sell them internationally. Should you turn your book into an audiobook on audible. 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. 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. Match your audiobook edition with your ebook edition, and students can read and listen simultaneously with realtime highlighting. Dog ear publishing is excited to introduce a brand new vehicle to share your book. After you have recorded your audiobook you will have to listen to the entire book and fix or rerecord poor audio spots.
How to publish an audiobook how to publish on audible. It is the same as self publishing your book on multiple platforms, since we are testing out which title is preferred. Get 2 audiobooks free, 2 books a month, plus access to more than 700,000 podcasts. One of the most compelling reasons to publish your book in audiobook form is to expand the potential reach. 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. Exclusivity vs publishing wide for ebooks, print books, and audiobooks. Once you have your book audio recorded, you can then publish.
Most audiobook customers dont, or rarely, read print or ebooks, so youre reaching an untapped market for your book. Multiple grammy awardwinning audiobook producer and director jessica kaye shares invaluable. Listen to 150,000 of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Jun 22, 2017 have you been assuming that only topearning bestselling indie authors can costjustify self publishing audiobooks. 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. 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. 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. The title profile is basically an ad for your book on acx, to get producerswhich includes narratorsexcited about producing your book as an audiobook. 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.
Self publishing your book in multiple formats is designed to help writers take advantage of the many formats for publishing and selling books. You and your narrator will talk about your book before recording begins. If your book is in first person, the narrator should represent that specific character. Publisher of print, ebook and audiobooks for discerning readers and listeners. An athlete stretches before a big race so they can run faster or lift harder. Here are a few rules from the business world that will make the investment of time and energy worth your while. Have you been assuming that only topearning bestselling indie authors can costjustify selfpublishing 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. 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. Furthermore, whispersync for voice also allows you. 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. How to write a book and publish on amazon audiobook by. A quote and contract will be prepared, while your chosen. Furthermore, whispersync for voice also allows you to switch seamlessly between listening to your audiobooks and reading their companion kindle ebooks.
How to format an ebook and a print book with vellum. Scroll down to the product details to learn more about the custom audiobook option from outskirts press. 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. Indie authors in a number of countries can now publish their audiobooks on audible via acx too. How to make an audiobook an independent publishers. Readers consider e book technology and services, and how to launch an e book choosing a platform, platformspecific formatting, etc. 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 market greatsounding audiobooks.
Its as simple as signing up, claiming your book, filling out the details and uploading the files. The evolution of the spoken book mirrors innovations in the music industry. Getting ebooks and audiobooks from your school is quick and easy with sora. This is a very short book, and focuses primarily on preparing your book to publish and the mechanics of publishing. 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. Feb 10, 2020 the evolution of the spoken book mirrors innovations in the music industry. The audiobook industry is absolutely flourishing, and now, more than ever, independent authors are wondering how to make an audiobook. How to make an audiobook and self publish on audible today working with a finished manuscript. So how do you get started if you want to learn to create an audiobook. Audio books publishing self publishing self publishing. 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. This engaging narrative presents e book success stories of young authors, and investigates the reasons for publishing an e book. 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. There are two components to selfpublishing your audiobook. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The barrier to entry into kindle publishing is lowwrite a book, get a cover, input. Audio book publishers list of audio book publishing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the guide to publishing audiobooks. Columbus publishing lab for authors and small presses. I also promised that i would share the behindthescenes look at getting my book into. 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. 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.
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. In addition to audiobooks, innovo creates hardbacks, ebooks, multimedia books, childrens books, screenplays, and courses. Innovo publishing llc is a familyowned, fullservices christian publisher of books, including hardback books, paperback books, childrens books, ebooks, multimedia books, audiobooks. 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. As wd author jessica kaye shares in the opening paragraphs of her book the. Contact us using the form below to get a quote for producing and publishing your audiobook. Here are a few rules from the business world that will make. Audiobooks are on the rise, presenting opportunities you just cant afford to ignore. How to publish a book, get published writers digest. Think again, sayd kevin tumlinson, indie author of thrillers. Last week i announced the release of the audiobook edition of your first copies. Quickly and easily narrate and selfpublish your audiobook as a standalone product or a companion to your ebook or print book using audiobook creation.
Below, well explain audiobooks, the recording options and how. Choose among the many audiobook stores and subscription apps integrated with our platform audible. Visit acx university to learn how to produce, publish, and. Curtis sittenfeld on choosing beta readers, outlining and creating complex characters. How to make an audiobook and self publish on audible today. Below, well explain audiobooks, the recording options and how theyre edited and distributed. Your book will be read aloud by a goldenvoiced narrator, recorded in a professionally designed, acoustically perfect studio, using stateofart microphones and recording equipment. How to make an audiobook book marketing for selfpublishing. If you would prefer to do everything, it is possible to record your own audiobooks.
If you already have an unabridged audio version of your book, upload it here to get it into top retail channels. How to make an audiobook everything you need to know to. Audiobooks have a higher barrier to entry because you need high quality recorded audio, but the revenue stream can be huge. 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. There are more books published every day alongside many thousands of articles and many millions of social media updates. Do right by your bookand your readers will perk up their ears. Wordwooze publishing is seeking submissions from published authors who would like to complement their ebooks or print books with an audiobook edition. Audiobook production is the process by which your written book is narrated and recorded into an audiobook.
In fact, converting your selfpublished book into an audiobook using a pro can cost less than half the price of doing. How to publish your book audiobook by jane friedman, the. Audiobooks are a great way of earning more income from your writing. Want to get your audiobook professionally produced and published.