Audiobook Connection
Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams
Host: Becky Parker Geist
Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world – as well as authors and publishers looking for tips from the pros on production and marketing. Behind-the-scenes interviews with audiobook creators as well as audiobook production and marketing tips – with episodes every other week.
Podcast Episodes
Ep 196: Your Expertise as an Author and How that Impacts Marketing
Do you consider yourself an expert? You should! Learn more about what questions to ask yourself that will both help you recognize your own expertise and also help you better identify your target audience. What kind of value should you be providing to them? Where do they hang out and what does that mean for you? Finding the answers to these kinds of questions are foundational to successful marketing. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes
Ep 195: Top Tip for Audiobook Marketing and Sales
What is the one most critical action you can take to effectively market your audiobook? You’d be surprised how many authors fail to take this one critical step and miss out not only on sales but also on building their own community and following. Make sure you are one of the authors who get this step done and done right. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes
Ep 194: Audiobook Footnotes & Annotations and How to Handle Them
Wondering what to do about those pesky footnotes and annotations when making an audio of your book? Most audiobook producers will just assume they don’t matter and omit them. But is that the case with YOUR book? What are the key questions to ask and decisions you’ll need to make for your unique project. Becky Parker Geist guides you through the approach and options of this important topic. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes
Ep 193: A Peek Behind the Curtain of Audiobook Royalties
In this Audiobook Connection Podcast episode, host Becky Parker Geist explores the intricacies of audiobook royalties, distribution, and sales. For authors seeking to maximize their success, this podcast provides valuable insights into the world of audiobook royalties and distribution strategies. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes Check out the transcript of the episode here!
Ep 192: Video Books with Live Action- An Interview with Jim Parker and Once Upon a Dance
A children’s book with live action dancers? You got it! Join a delightful conversation with author of the Once Upon a Dance book series for children and filmmaker Jim Parker of Riverview Studios. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes
Ep 191: How to Run a Cross-Promotion Campaign
Collaborating with your fellow authors on a cross promotional campaign to boost your audiobook sales can be a powerful tool! Host Becky Parker Geist shares the playbook for the thriller campaign being run by a group of authors on AMPlify Audiobooks™ and how they’ve created wins for every participating author. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes Check out the Thrills & Chills Collection at: https://proaudiovoices.com/product/thrills-chills-boxed-set/