Audiobook publisher essentials!
Written explicitly for independent and self-published authors, audiobook narrators and audiobook publishers, the audiobook handbook comprehensively covers the uncharted grey area between them. It is a minefield!
It’s indispensable, thought-provoking and reassuring for anyone converting a published novel into a commercial audiobook or wishing to narrate and produce one.
A comprehensive explanation of everything you need to know about audiobooks;
- What they are
- How they evolved
- What is involved in creating one
All the essential information you need if you are a writer, author, experienced narrator, or simply a beginner.
THE Home Studio AUDIOBOOK HANDBOOK is available in print and ebook form.
It’s the only work of its kind!
It fills a void that audiobook publishers will find indispensable.
Inside the Audiobook Handbook
The Audiobook Handbook is an illustrated, easy-to-follow, step-by-step “HOW-TO” manual, guiding you through the process of audiobook self-publishing from start to finish.
The ultimate self-help guide, including all of the problems and pitfalls, the audiobook handbook covers the uncharted grey area between author and narrator for all audiobook producers.
For audio publishers using any platform
Written for non-technical folk, you’ll learn how to meet essential recording requirements for achieving a professional audiobook.
You’ll be able to create audiobooks for sale and borrowing through retailers, booksellers, libraries and online platforms including Amazon, Audible and Apple.
There’s also comprehensive information about accessing distributors like Findaway (Spotify), and others in many countries across the world,
Written with audiobook publishers like you!
For the first time anywhere, the Audiobook Handbook explores the entire audio publishing process from a narrator’s point of view.
It provides authors with an invaluable checklist, advice for choosing a narrator, and instructions on creating an audition script to minimise risks and maintain control.
Navigating legalities for audiobook creators
Including the AUDIOBOOK HANDBOOK AGREEMENT, which is invaluable for authors and narrators. Just what you’ve been looking for to amicably and successfully manage the professional relationship, without affecting the adversarial obligatory contracts preferred by the audiobook publishers.
The Audiobook Handbook exposes the inadequacies of other alternative legal contracts between publishers, authors, and their neglected narrators, where the narrator has no status or recognition.
How to create your own home recording studio
The Audiobook Handbook provides detailed instructions for creating an inexpensive portable home studio, ideal for recording audiobooks to professional technical standards.
Featuring an acoustic alcove that you could easily make yourself, as well as technical specifications of essential recording equipment.
Further brilliant bonuses!
- Simple Audacity software explained using fully illustrated, straightforward, non-technical language
- The whole process of recording, editing and submitting audiobook chapters, including numerous real-life examples.
- How to use global statistics to identify potential markets and customers and the means of distributors reaching them.
Meet The Author
“THE Home Studio AUDIOBOOK HANDBOOK was created as the “go-to” destination. It provides a common understanding that authors, narrators and audiobook publishers can rely on, without resorting to expensive, inconvenient and unnecessary arbitration and litigation.”