Adventures in Audio: Audiobooks, Podcasts and more for Authors - Non-Fiction @ Ronel the Mythmaker - E-book - ePub

Are you an author interested in the vast opportunities that audio has to offer your career? Are you ready to launch yourself into the various adventures audio can bring - in podcasting, audiobooks and more? Audio consumption has gone up since consumers like options in how they are entertained - listening, watching, or reading it themselves. Not everyone who listens to a podcast is an avid reader, but if they like what they hear, they'll want more, and probably in audio.
Which is a possible reason for the audiobook market's steady double digit growth over the last several years. How can you, as an author, position your books in this increasingly audio-first environment? I've been podcasting since 2021 and narrating my own audiobooks since 2023, I also have a background in various recording situations (professional and garage) for the best part of the early 2000s. I weave all of the knowledge I've gained over decades through the advice in this book to help you figure out the best way for you to use audio to your advantage and grow your author empire. On your adventure through this book, you will discover: My experience with audio Who am I? Why audio? Mindset Health Part 1: Recording Studio 1.1 Recording Studio Options 1.2 Pay for Studio Time 1.3 Bootstrap a Studio 1.4 Buy a Pre-Built Studio 1.5 Build Your Own Studio 1.6 The Tech Part 2: Podcasting 2.1 Why I Did It 2.2 Why Authors Should Have a Podcast 2.3 Differences Between Podcasts and Other Audio 2.4 Types of Podcasts 2.5 Should You Podcast? 2.6 Things You Need for Your Podcast 2.7 The Legal Stuff 2.8 The Tech 2.9 Podcast Structure 2.10 Podcast Distribution 2.11 Show Notes 2.12 Podcast Workflow 2.13 Launching and Marketing Your Podcast 2.14 Repurposing Content 2.15 Be a Guest on Other Podcasts 2.16 Being a Good Host Part 3: Audiobooks 3.1 Different Types of Audiobooks 3.2 Adapting for Audio 3.3 The Legal Stuff 3.4 Work with a Professional Narrator 3.5 Narrate Your Book Yourself 3.6 Narration Tips 3.7 Recording and Other Adventures 3.8 Publish Your Audiobook 3.9 Market Your Audiobook Part 4: Audio Everywhere Else 4.1 AI Voices 4.2 Dictation 4.3 Audio for Marketing  Buy your copy today and let the adventure begin!