5 Steps to Better Audiobooks
An Indie Author's Guide to Awesome Audio Productions (5 Steps Series)
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Prime members: New to Audible?Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
5 Steps to Better Audiobooks
Buy for $6.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Eleanor Caudill
-
By:
-
Julie C. Gilbert
About this listen
Want to see your book become an awesome audiobook?
This is a great place to start. Before you get lost in the audioworld acronyms, borrow money for this grand adventure, or inadvertently tick off the narrators you may wish to hire, let me help.
Inside, you will find....
- The many lessons I've learned commissioning 25+ audiobooks
- Three major reality checks
- An overview of the three main payment paths
- An overview of my process
- Five detailed steps to creating awesome audiobooks
Bonuses:
- Some dos and don'ts that will make narrator relations easier
- An introduction to audiobook promotions
- The basics of audiobook email writing
- A section about seeing both sides of the business
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
The Independent Author's Guide to Audiobook Production
- A Professional Narrator's Secrets for Success on ACX
- By: Michael Burnette
- Narrated by: Michael Burnette
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
Thanks to a revolution in the audiobook production business, audiobooks are now well within reach of independent authors. In fact, through ACX, the Audiobook Creation Exchange, you can have your book turned into a professional quality audiobook with, amazingly enough, no upfront costs at all. Now, an experienced, full-time audiobook narrator takes you to the other side of the microphone to reveal the strategies and tips that will attract the best available talent on ACX to create a winning audiobook for you.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Audio book production for Authors
- By Ramesh on 05-12-20
By: Michael Burnette
-
Money Books
- How to Start a Profitable Self-Publishing Business in 21 Weeks
- By: Cashius Lu
- Narrated by: Raven Ashborne
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 19
The self-publishing industry is at this point a multi-billion-dollar industry–and with that growth comes an overwhelming amount of sales platforms, ghostwriters, and marketing tools to choose from. Thankfully, this book will guide you through the entire process and provide you with everything you need to know so that you are ready to publish in just 21 weeks.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Informative and useful information
- By J C Smith on 06-27-24
By: Cashius Lu
-
Write, Publish, and Sell Erotica
- The Complete Guide to Creating a Profitable Erotica Business on Amazon
- By: Amanda Lennox
- Narrated by: Sierra Kline
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 36
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 32
If you want to learn how to write and sell erotica, this is the only book you will ever need. This book will teach you how to write and sell dirty stories in a simple and amusing fashion. If you don't like the occasional dirty joke - this isn't for you. This book goes over every last detail of the self-publishing process on Amazon while paying special attention to the hot selling erotica genre. Amanda Lennox shares every dirty little tip and trick she has developed while building her successful, full time word-porn business!
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very Helpful
- By Erin Branscome on 08-08-22
By: Amanda Lennox
-
Strangers to Superfans: A Marketing Guide to the Reader Journey
- Let's Get Publishing, Book 2
- By: David Gaughran
- Narrated by: Melinda Wade
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 22
From the author of Let's Get Digital and Let's Get Visible, this saudiobook will change how you think about marketing. Strangers to Superfans puts you in the shoes of your ideal readers, and forces you to view your marketing from their perspective.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very informative!
- By Nadia L.Braeckel on 08-13-24
By: David Gaughran
-
How Do I Become an Author
- Practical Guide on How to Become an Author: The Beginner's Guide to Taking the First Steps Into the World of Writing
- By: Robert Flemingson
- Narrated by: Blake Williams
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 8
Discover finally how to become a successful author thanks to the techniques that have allowed the most famous authors to create their first best sellers. They succeeded. Now it's up to you to prove that with the right tools you can succeed in the publishing world. This book takes you through the first steps to understanding the fundamental concepts of writing until you create the right mindset to start working with creativity and create your first book.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
the audio-book's very nice
- By Kim Schneider on 02-18-20
-
Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money
- By: Pat Flynn
- Narrated by: Pat Flynn
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,196
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,062
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,054
Stop rushing into businesses born from half-baked ideas, misguided theories, and other forms of self-delusion. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. As Joel Barker says, "Speed is only useful if you're running in the right direction." Will It Fly? will help you make sure you are clear for takeoff.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The best guide for becoming entrepreneur
- By Dmytro on 03-27-16
By: Pat Flynn
-
The Independent Author's Guide to Audiobook Production
- A Professional Narrator's Secrets for Success on ACX
- By: Michael Burnette
- Narrated by: Michael Burnette
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
Thanks to a revolution in the audiobook production business, audiobooks are now well within reach of independent authors. In fact, through ACX, the Audiobook Creation Exchange, you can have your book turned into a professional quality audiobook with, amazingly enough, no upfront costs at all. Now, an experienced, full-time audiobook narrator takes you to the other side of the microphone to reveal the strategies and tips that will attract the best available talent on ACX to create a winning audiobook for you.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Audio book production for Authors
- By Ramesh on 05-12-20
By: Michael Burnette
-
Money Books
- How to Start a Profitable Self-Publishing Business in 21 Weeks
- By: Cashius Lu
- Narrated by: Raven Ashborne
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 19
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 19
The self-publishing industry is at this point a multi-billion-dollar industry–and with that growth comes an overwhelming amount of sales platforms, ghostwriters, and marketing tools to choose from. Thankfully, this book will guide you through the entire process and provide you with everything you need to know so that you are ready to publish in just 21 weeks.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Informative and useful information
- By J C Smith on 06-27-24
By: Cashius Lu
-
Write, Publish, and Sell Erotica
- The Complete Guide to Creating a Profitable Erotica Business on Amazon
- By: Amanda Lennox
- Narrated by: Sierra Kline
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 36
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 32
If you want to learn how to write and sell erotica, this is the only book you will ever need. This book will teach you how to write and sell dirty stories in a simple and amusing fashion. If you don't like the occasional dirty joke - this isn't for you. This book goes over every last detail of the self-publishing process on Amazon while paying special attention to the hot selling erotica genre. Amanda Lennox shares every dirty little tip and trick she has developed while building her successful, full time word-porn business!
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very Helpful
- By Erin Branscome on 08-08-22
By: Amanda Lennox
-
Strangers to Superfans: A Marketing Guide to the Reader Journey
- Let's Get Publishing, Book 2
- By: David Gaughran
- Narrated by: Melinda Wade
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 22
From the author of Let's Get Digital and Let's Get Visible, this saudiobook will change how you think about marketing. Strangers to Superfans puts you in the shoes of your ideal readers, and forces you to view your marketing from their perspective.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very informative!
- By Nadia L.Braeckel on 08-13-24
By: David Gaughran
-
How Do I Become an Author
- Practical Guide on How to Become an Author: The Beginner's Guide to Taking the First Steps Into the World of Writing
- By: Robert Flemingson
- Narrated by: Blake Williams
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 8
Discover finally how to become a successful author thanks to the techniques that have allowed the most famous authors to create their first best sellers. They succeeded. Now it's up to you to prove that with the right tools you can succeed in the publishing world. This book takes you through the first steps to understanding the fundamental concepts of writing until you create the right mindset to start working with creativity and create your first book.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
the audio-book's very nice
- By Kim Schneider on 02-18-20
-
Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money
- By: Pat Flynn
- Narrated by: Pat Flynn
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,196
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,062
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,054
Stop rushing into businesses born from half-baked ideas, misguided theories, and other forms of self-delusion. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. As Joel Barker says, "Speed is only useful if you're running in the right direction." Will It Fly? will help you make sure you are clear for takeoff.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The best guide for becoming entrepreneur
- By Dmytro on 03-27-16
By: Pat Flynn
-
Romance Your Brand
- Building a Marketable Genre Fiction Series
- By: Zoe York
- Narrated by: Zoe York
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 17
For the first time ever in print, Zoe York breaks down how she plans a series - something she has done 10 times over. Romance Your Brand is an adaptation of an intensive four-week course, now available to authors everywhere.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent Resource on Aligning Your Brand & Series
- By Elyce de Reefe on 12-16-21
By: Zoe York
-
The Book You Were Born to Write
- Everything You Need to (Finally) Get Your Wisdom onto the Page and into the World
- By: Kelly Notaras
- Narrated by: Kelly Notaras
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 53
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 43
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 43
A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working with authors from all walks of life.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Both Funny and Informative
- By Emily C. Maher on 02-15-21
By: Kelly Notaras
-
How to Write a Book
- The Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Nonfiction Book for Fun and Profit
- By: Keith Everett
- Narrated by: Scott Lucas
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 47
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 44
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 44
Do you want to write a book but don’t think you have what it takes? Are you unsure about how to structure a good nonfiction book? Does the idea of self-publishing on Amazon overwhelm you? You are not alone. Many would-be authors have the same hesitations, which is why this book has been written.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Well-received and appreciated
- By Lightreader89 on 08-16-21
By: Keith Everett
-
NPR's Podcast Start Up Guide
- Create, Launch, and Grow a Podcast on Any Budget
- By: Glen Weldon
- Narrated by: Glen Weldon, full cast
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 24
Whoever you are, whatever you love, there’s a podcast audience waiting for you, and in today’s booming audio storytelling landscape, it’s never been easier to share your voice with the world. But while the barrier to entry for podcast production is relatively low, the learning curve is steep - and quality matters. That’s where NPR comes in. In NPR’s Podcast Start Up Guide, Glen Weldon draws on NPR’s extensive educational materials and army of talent to guide aspiring podcasters through the conception, creation, and launch of a podcast.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Very well done
- By QM on 04-03-23
By: Glen Weldon
-
The Kindle Publishing Bible
- How To Sell More Kindle eBooks on Amazon
- By: Tom Corson-Knowles
- Narrated by: Greg Zarcone
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 26
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 24
If you're a self-published author without a large platform or following, you will never be able to promote more than the published authors with huge marketing budgets. But you can outrank them on Amazon search every time! Why? Because 99% of Kindle authors don't know how to increase their search engine rankings in Amazon and Google. But I do - and I'm going to show you how in this book (it won't cost you a dime to implement these strategies).
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Awesome
- By Clark Moraign on 04-18-15
-
Content Marketing
- How to Get 12 Months’ Worth of Ideas for Your Blog in One Hour and Start Converting Your Audience into Paying Customers
- By: Alain Magnuson
- Narrated by: Russell Newton
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Inside, you will find a foolproof system that will not only help you determine the true focus of your blog, but also how to be seen as an absolute authority in your field. You will also learn how to properly identify your audience to ensure you are giving them the content they want, not just in terms of usefulness, but in terms of true enjoyment, so you can be sure they will stick around to the very end of everything you write.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A masterpiece
- By Gustavo A Smith on 07-22-18
By: Alain Magnuson
-
Become a Successful Indie Author
- By: Craig Martelle
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
This is a motivational guide based on my 2.5 million published words (mostly with Amazon) to help you see past the hurdles that are keeping you from climbing the mountain of success. Nothing is overwhelming once it's been explained. If you are smart enough to write a book, you are smart enough to do everything else needed to make your indie author business a success.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Fantastic, no matter where you’re at!
- By Kindle Customer on 03-03-23
By: Craig Martelle
-
Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business
- The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch
- By: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Inc., Laura Pennington Briggs
- Narrated by: Tina Wolstencroft
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world of freelance writing.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Perfect for new and intermediate freelance writers
- By Sarah on 11-01-23
By: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media Inc., and others
-
How to Write Copy That Sells
- The Step-by-Step System for More Sales, to More Customers, More Often
- By: Ray Edwards
- Narrated by: Ray Edwards
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 274
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 234
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 234
Writing copy that sells without seeming "salesy" can be tough, but is an essential business skill. How to Write Copy That Sells is a step-by-step guide to writing fast, easy-to-read, effective copy. It's for everyone who needs to write copy that brings in cash - including copywriters, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. In this audiobook, you'll find copywriting techniques for email marketing, web sites, social media, sales pages, ads, and direct mail.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Buy the print or kindle version. The narration is trash.
- By Julia Perrodin on 07-09-20
By: Ray Edwards
-
Five Keys to Successful Nonfiction Writing
- How I Write One Book per Month
- By: Matthew Robert Payne
- Narrated by: Harry Roger Williams III
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 30
You have decided you want to be a writer. But where do you go from here? What should you do next? In Five Keys to Successful Nonfiction Writing, Matthew shares how he produces a quality book every month.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
I, don't think this is very helpful
- By Josh on 02-20-19
-
The Indie Author Mindset: How Changing Your Way of Thinking Can Transform Your Writing Career
- By: Adam L Croft
- Narrated by: Adam Croft, Luke Penrose and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
The Indie Author Mindset shows you how simply changing your way of thinking about your writing business can revolutionize your career. Using Adam's personal experiences and examples, you'll be able to think differently about the business side of your writing career and lay down the foundations for long-term success.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent overview
- By C. DeWitte on 02-20-24
By: Adam L Croft
-
How to Get Hired
- An Insider's Guide to Applications, Interviews and Getting the Job of Your Dreams
- By: Michael A. Harrison
- Narrated by: Alister Austin
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 47
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 44
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 44
Most people watch others climb the career ladder and assume they must possess a natural talent that only a lucky few are blessed with. The truth is that the skills needed to get ahead of 99 percent of other candidates can be learned. With practice, it can transform anyone’s chances of securing the job of their dreams.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A must for job seekers
- By OM Webb on 02-03-20
Related to this topic
-
The Book You Were Born to Write
- Everything You Need to (Finally) Get Your Wisdom onto the Page and into the World
- By: Kelly Notaras
- Narrated by: Kelly Notaras
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 53
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 43
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 43
A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working with authors from all walks of life.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Both Funny and Informative
- By Emily C. Maher on 02-15-21
By: Kelly Notaras
-
Before and After the Book Deal
- A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
- By: Courtney Maum
- Narrated by: Courtney Maum
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including internationally best-selling authors Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, Garth Greenwell, Lisa Ko, R. O. Kwon, Rebecca Makkai, and Ottessa Moshfegh, alongside cult favorites Sarah Gerard, Melissa Febos, Mitchell S. Jackson, and Mira Jacob.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A gem for early-stage writers
- By Ludmil Mitrev on 03-20-21
By: Courtney Maum
-
Profitable Podcasting
- Grow Your Business, Expand Your Platform, and Build a Nation of True Fans
- By: Stephen Woessner
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 98
The word is out: content marketing is king. But when nearly every business has a blog, it's tough to stand out. The real secret is that there's a much better tool for spreading influence and generating revenue - one with far less competition. Podcasting offers rich opportunities, especially if you get in early and do it right.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Half way thru, nothing worth any of my $$$
- By John Kiz on 12-20-18
By: Stephen Woessner
-
We Who Wrestle with God
- Perceptions of the Divine
- By: Jordan B. Peterson
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 25 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
Dr. Peterson guides us through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world. In riveting detail, he analyzes the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph that stabilize, inspire, and unite us culturally and psychologically. Adam and Eve and the eternal fall of mankind; the resentful and ultimately murderous war of Cain and Abel; the cataclysmic flood of Noah; the spectacular collapse of the Tower of Babel; Abraham’s terrible adventure; and the epic of Moses and the Israelites.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A Challenging Read
- By Rust on 11-22-24
-
The Boyfriend
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Victoria Connolly, Robb Moreira
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,355
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,218
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,217
Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot. Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of deaths across the coast—confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Just didn’t find it interesting.
- By Lori Cathey on 10-11-24
By: Freida McFadden
-
Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 138,684
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 113,526
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 112,472
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
start here, if you are looking to achieve in life
- By NL on 10-22-18
By: James Clear
-
The Book You Were Born to Write
- Everything You Need to (Finally) Get Your Wisdom onto the Page and into the World
- By: Kelly Notaras
- Narrated by: Kelly Notaras
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 53
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 43
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 43
A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working with authors from all walks of life.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Both Funny and Informative
- By Emily C. Maher on 02-15-21
By: Kelly Notaras
-
Before and After the Book Deal
- A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
- By: Courtney Maum
- Narrated by: Courtney Maum
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including internationally best-selling authors Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, Garth Greenwell, Lisa Ko, R. O. Kwon, Rebecca Makkai, and Ottessa Moshfegh, alongside cult favorites Sarah Gerard, Melissa Febos, Mitchell S. Jackson, and Mira Jacob.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A gem for early-stage writers
- By Ludmil Mitrev on 03-20-21
By: Courtney Maum
-
Profitable Podcasting
- Grow Your Business, Expand Your Platform, and Build a Nation of True Fans
- By: Stephen Woessner
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 98
The word is out: content marketing is king. But when nearly every business has a blog, it's tough to stand out. The real secret is that there's a much better tool for spreading influence and generating revenue - one with far less competition. Podcasting offers rich opportunities, especially if you get in early and do it right.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Half way thru, nothing worth any of my $$$
- By John Kiz on 12-20-18
By: Stephen Woessner
-
We Who Wrestle with God
- Perceptions of the Divine
- By: Jordan B. Peterson
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 25 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
Dr. Peterson guides us through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world. In riveting detail, he analyzes the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph that stabilize, inspire, and unite us culturally and psychologically. Adam and Eve and the eternal fall of mankind; the resentful and ultimately murderous war of Cain and Abel; the cataclysmic flood of Noah; the spectacular collapse of the Tower of Babel; Abraham’s terrible adventure; and the epic of Moses and the Israelites.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A Challenging Read
- By Rust on 11-22-24
-
The Boyfriend
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Victoria Connolly, Robb Moreira
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,355
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,218
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,217
Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot. Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of deaths across the coast—confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Just didn’t find it interesting.
- By Lori Cathey on 10-11-24
By: Freida McFadden
-
Atomic Habits
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- By: James Clear
- Narrated by: James Clear
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 138,684
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 113,526
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 112,472
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
start here, if you are looking to achieve in life
- By NL on 10-22-18
By: James Clear
-
The Christmas Party
- By: Kathryn Croft
- Narrated by: Billie Piper, Avita Jay
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,495
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,478
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 1,478
When Sasha receives a call from her old university friend Gabby inviting her to spend Christmas at Gabby’s remote Scottish lake house, Sasha knows she shouldn’t go. Twelve years ago, on Christmas Eve, when Sasha and her five closest friends were celebrating the festive season, something truly horrific happened that would change the course of their friendship forever. Something that meant Sasha hasn’t spoken to any of them since that night.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
The mystery of the story.
- By Charlene Gipson on 11-06-24
By: Kathryn Croft
-
Cher
- The Memoir, Part One
- By: Cher
- Narrated by: Cher, Stephanie J. Block
- Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 45
Cher: The Memoir, Part One promises to be an engaging and exciting audiobook experience, befitting this incredible book. Read in part by Cher herself, the book is introduced, and each chapter launched, by the author. Rounding out each chapter as she continues the narrative is celebrated stage actor Stephanie J. Block. Stephanie starred on Broadway in The Cher Show for which she won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
100% Pure Cher 10/10
- By Debbie on 11-20-24
By: Cher
-
Here One Moment
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Geraldine Hakewill
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,979
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,779
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,779
The plane is jam-packed. Every seat is taken. So of course the flight is delayed! Flight attendant Allegra Patel likes her job—she’s generally happy with her life, even if she can’t figure out why she hooks up with a man she barely speaks to—but today is her twenty-eighth birthday. She can think of plenty of things she’d rather be doing than placating a bunch of grumpy passengers.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Too much of the death lady!
- By karen on 09-28-24
By: Liane Moriarty
-
Booked for the Holidays
- By: Liz Maverick
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Andrew Eiden
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 574
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 565
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 565
When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
What a gem!
- By Joanna N. on 11-14-24
By: Liz Maverick
-
The Psychology of Money
- Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
- By: Morgan Housel
- Narrated by: Chris Hill
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,871
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 18,163
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,073
Money - investing, personal finance, and business decisions - is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Could be summarized in one sentence
- By Alex on 05-30-21
By: Morgan Housel
-
The Mountain Is You
- Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery
- By: Brianna Wiest
- Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,710
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,728
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,701
Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Underwelming
- By Erin on 04-20-22
By: Brianna Wiest
What listeners say about 5 Steps to Better Audiobooks
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Benny Fife
- 09-03-21
An author who Gets it!
Julie Gilbert has dozens of audiobooks that she's written and partnered with multiple narrators for. Her insight in this book is very useful for both authors and narrators & doesn't come across as one sided at all. She's an author who is committed to providing a great experience for the end user & also willing to learn and grow along the way with narrators, recognizing the talent, training & time commitment that goes into producing a good audiobook. Great tips and practical too.
Eleanor Caudill's Narration is also easy to follow & shows that Julie practices what she preaches in partnering with a narrator.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 04-15-20
good insight
I listened to this book to gain insight. Overall well written & very insightful. Narration is good.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Biker Babs
- 03-23-21
Very helpful
Lots of information and helpful tips for audio production. I’ll probably have to give it a second listen to glean all I can. Thanks to the author for this step by step procedural.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- John W.
- 08-06-23
Missing the most basic step! Prepping your book!
The author states she has competed over 25 audiobooks and that’s her credibility. While I believe that, what’s hard for me to understand is how she never describes what it takes to get a book ready for audio production. By this I mean how one should modify their manuscript for the narrator.
I write non-fiction, and I’m a visual learner so I use a lot of graphics in my books. Should I leave it to the narrator how to describe the graphics? Do I let the narrator state that there is a pdf download of the graphics? Or, so I write a description of each graphic when it makes sense to do so, and still provide a pdf download?
When providing a pdf download, is it best to upload that do Audible, or should I have it on my own site and have people sign up to get it as a means to collect email addresses of my reader?
I was hoping for answers to questions like these and more about the setup that’s entirely missing from an audiobook about making audiobooks that’s over hours long, and in some cases filled with fluff like “decide which book to make an audiobook”. What a dumb statement! I already know that which is why I bought this audiobook, as I’m quite sure anyone else buying it would know as well.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!