Thinking about working with a studio to produce your audiobook? Here are some really important keys you’ll want to be aware of in the process. What may surprise you is how much the business model for studios plays into what your costs will be to work with them. From recording to post-production, the differences are striking. This episode will help you decide what’s best for you and your audiobook needs. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes For more info: [...]

What does the arrival of AI (Artificial Intelligence) as audiobook narrators mean for the audiobook industry and for listeners? Will the art and soul of audiobooks be lost in the pursuit of profit? In the balance of Quantity vs Quality, what does AI mean? Join storytelling specialist Joshua Townshend and host Becky Parker Geist for a fascinating conversation down the AI rabbit hole—and beyond. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes

Are you the best voice for your audiobook? Maybe. Learn about the key parts of the process and critical factors in your decision-making process. Where will you record and what will each option entail? What are the technical things you’ll need to be aware of? How will you know if you’re the best storyteller for your story—and why you might not be. What could be the biggest challenge that you’re not even aware of? If you are considering being your own narrator, this is a [...]

Whether you’re a children’s author or an adult with kids in your life, this episode will expand your horizons in how you think about audiobooks. There are many benefits and values for kids. Whether your children’s story is published or even illustrated need not be a factor in whether you take advantage of the audiobook opportunities. This episode may also help you as you consider audiobook production choices. Interested in being part of a children’s audiobook collection? Schedule a call at ProAudioVoices.com and mention the [...]

Children’s books are on the rise in the audiobook world and in this episode Becky provides some ways to take advantage of what might otherwise be considered challenges. When published independently, kids books typically involve a significant budget for illustrations. The fact that the text is short translates to a shorter finished length in audio, which can be seen as both an advantage and challenge: advantage in terms of cost of production, and challenge in terms of selling such a short single audiobook. Becky shares [...]

Great news for everyone selling in the audiobook market (and those planning to)! Sustained growth in audiobook sales, along with the upcoming AMPlify launch, will provide a powerful tool for all authors looking to earn a return on their audiobook investment! More Episodes on Megaphone Notes