367: ACX Audiobook Narration: Create Your Audiobook, Outsource It, or Partner with a Narrator and Market the Dang Thing with Audiobook Consultant Richard Rieman

Audiobook Narrator Richard Rieman is the author of The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation and drops by to tell us what we need to know about audiobook narration: where to do it, how to do it ourselves or hire someone else to record all or part of it (it's cheaper than you think) as well as how to avoid the usual pitfalls of hiring the wrong person or using the wrong equipment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg5ChMJXJes Quotes:                                                                                                                                    “Right now, it's the golden age of audiobooks. The technology is heading in the direction of people listening on their phones, and smart cars having audiobook apps.” – Richard Rieman “The most experienced narrators look at royalty share as doing all the work up front, without any return at all.” – Richard Rieman “If you're going to do a book you're proud of and an e-book, do the audiobook too, because it really makes you look like a professional author on your Amazon page.” – Richard Rieman Takeaways: 04:26 Podcasts serve as the entry point for younger generations to discover and consume audiobooks. 10:42 Recording an audiobook yourself is a challenging marathon that requires technical skills and patience. 22:09 Simply uploading an audiobook without active marketing will lead to poor sales and visibility. 23:30 Creating an audiobook version of an older book can breathe new life into your existing content and potentially boost overall sales. 25:07 Having an audiobook alongside your print or digital book establishes you as a professional and serious author in the marketplace. Resources The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation (Book) Audiobook Consulting (Audio Book) Richard Rieman (Blog and Official Site) Audiobook Revolution Productions (Audio Book) Author's Republic (Audiobook Publisher) AudioBook Reviewer (Reviewer) Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ condenser microphone (Amazon)