Audiobooks are the fastest growing medium in publishing. How far have audiobooks come? The first audiobooks were called “Talking Books” and were created in the 1930s for people with visual disabilities in America and Britain. This group included war-blinded soldiers and blind civilians who couldn’t read braille. It was illegal for sighted persons to listen…
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5 Tips for Successful Audiobooks … by Richard Rieman
You wonder if an audio version of your book is a good idea. Maybe you listen to audiobooks – perhaps a Harry Potter book with Jim Dale doing over 150 different voices – and you think, it’s probably much too complicated and expensive. Here are some common audiobook misconceptions: 1. Underestimating Audiobook Popularity At a…
Voices in Your Head: How Audiobooks Can Improve Your Writing … by Richard Rieman
Do you hear voices in your head while writing? It can be a very good thing. As a veteran audiobook narrator, I am always impressed when the writing just flows smoothly without choppiness or a staccato pattern. Write Music The late, great author and writing coach Gary Provost says reading your written words aloud will…
Bringing a “Mostly Dead” Book Back to Life in Audio … by Richard Rieman
As Billy Crystal’s character said in Princess Bride, “mostly dead is slightly alive.” You can breathe new life into your older books by giving them a voice. There is revolutionary growth in audiobooks. The Audio Publishers Association (APA) reports audiobook sales are up over 38% in 2016, and Audible listening is up 35%, The cost…