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Ep 202: Sound Effects & Music in Children’s Audiobooks

What are the prime considerations when planning music and/or sound effects in a children’s audiobook? How can authors write with the audiobook edition in mind? Get answers in this episode as well as in-depth details on post-production incorporating music and sound effects, such as placement and fades. Filled with tips on how to achieve the best mix and optimal listening experience. More Episodes on [...]

By |2024-01-12T13:45:20-08:00January 12th, 2024|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

Ep 201: What are Your Audiobook Goals?

Figuring out your North Star can fuel your marketing and remind you of your why. There are two adjunct questions that can help you identify your biggest goal, your North Star. Host Becky Parker Geist guides you through the process of identifying your primary goal and how marketing can serve as the engine that gets you closer to reaching it. More Episodes on Megaphone [...]

By |2024-01-05T10:11:08-08:00January 5th, 2024|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

Ep 200: Interview with Viviana Izzo – Marketing Your Audiobook

What are some top tips for marketing your audiobook if you narrated it yourself? And how do those change if you have a pro narrator? When should you begin your marketing journey? What does it mean for you as an author to be a business? These questions and more are addressed in this lively interview with Viviana Izzo, book consultant and marketing enchantress. More [...]

By |2023-12-29T10:35:42-08:00December 29th, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

Ep 199: Audiobooks for Small Independent Publishers- Getting Started | Where to Begin

Do you have a press or publishing company or imprint that wants to take advantage of the tremendous audiobook growth trend but are uncertain about how to begin? This episode is for you! There are many aspects of audiobook production, distribution and marketing that can leave publishers either trying to DIY but feeling like they don’t know what they’re doing, or just not starting [...]

By |2023-12-22T11:59:34-08:00December 22nd, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2023-12-15T11:11:22-08:00December 15th, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2023-12-15T11:09:50-08:00December 8th, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2023-12-01T12:07:32-08:00December 1st, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2023-12-01T12:02:53-08:00November 24th, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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 [...]

By |2023-11-17T08:14:00-08:00November 17th, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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!

By |2023-11-17T08:02:13-08:00November 10th, 2023|Behind The Scenes Podcast|0 Comments

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