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.
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Podcast Episodes
Ep 198: Why not ACX for Audiobook Distribution?
Trying to understand how audiobook distribution works and what your options are? ACX (part of Amazon) may be all you’ve heard about, and Audible (also Amazon) might be all that is on your radar for your audiobook release. But there are key things you need to know that will dramatically help you make the best decisions, and these decisions will make a huge difference in the amount you earn and how much control you have over your audiobook. This is a critical episode for anyone [...]
Ep 197: Why AMPlify Audiobooks
What’s wrong with the audiobook industry? And why and in what ways does it need to change? Becky leads us behind the scenes to discover what has driven the development of AMPlify Audiobooks, what some of the challenges have been in the process, and where we’re headed. AMPlify Audiobooks: Best for Authors: Best for Listeners. More Episodes on Megaphone Notes
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!
