The most obvious: Build Your Subscriber List! If you decide to put the book on Audible (the leader in audiobook production) or other sites like Findaway Voices, you will still get sales from people who never took the time to visit your Amazon (or other) page. As Chandler says, “done is better than perfect.” We’ll cover more in the ‘how’ and ‘what’ sections. However, this releases you from feeling like you have to have the perfect product. When people get something for free, they are less likely to complain about it, though it still happens. Doing it this way allows for #4 (below) to thrive. After investing all this time and money into this audiobook, I need it to “pay” off, so why should I give it away? If that’s a hurdle you can’t get over, at least try using it as a lead magnet for a limited time, then switching to paid.

Why not just sell both the digital and the audio? I know the temptation.

WHEN should I start on this? (+ Actionable steps).Here’s what we’ll cover in relation to audiobook creation (if you’re in a hurry, skip to 1, 3, and 5): With so much useful information packed into one post, we’re going to break it down to some basic questions straight from middle-school English class. In fact, they don’t even know it exists if they only listen to audiobooks.ĭon’t worry! We can fix this, just hang out with me for about 10 minutes or so, and you will be equipped with encouragement, inspiration, and most importantly, a plan !Īfter writing multiple books and recording my own audiobooks, I’ve learned a few things that will help both green and seasoned writers.

There is an entire audience who have no idea that your book could change their lives.

Great audio book