Self-publishing News: Publish Audiobooks via Kobo Writing Life
It's now possible to publish audiobooks direct through your Kobo Writing Life dashboard, and Wattpad launch new opportunities in Brazil.
Opinion: Future Audiobook Trends
The audiobook market has grown in double figures for six straight years with a 37.1% growth in the USA in 2018. If you haven't entered the audiobook market yet, now is seriously the time. Author member Dawn Brookes is here with a look forward at where she thinks the future of audiobook publishing is heading.
AudioBooks and Exclusivity: A comparison of ACX and Findaway Voices
With the rise of audiobook popularity, comes a familiar question to other book formats: wide or exclusive? Still today, indie authors struggle with the decision over whether or not to publish their ebooks exclusively with Amazon’s KDP Select or “to go wide” by distributing them to additional retailers. In today's post, author member Mary Louisa Locke discusses audiobooks and exclusivity.
Why Indie Authors Should Publish Audiobooks – and How To Do It
Wondering whether it's worth the time and hassle to self-publish audiobooks? Let Amy Shojai, an ALLi professional member, persuade you, drawing on her own success story. She also shares top tips on routes into audio.
Why Every Indie Author Should Publish Audiobooks (Abooks)
Are you making the most of the opportunity to get your share of the booming audiobook market? Let Orna Ross and Helen Sedwick make a compelling argument in this extract from their guide to authors' rights.
Audiobook Production: How to Choose a Narrator for your Self-published Audiobook
Interested in creating audiobooks? Make sure you pick the right narrator by following novelist Anna Castle and award-winning narrator Joel Froomkin's top tips, presented here in interview form.
Self-publishing News: A Not So Fine Romance
Initial royalty payments from Audible Romance are distinctly underwhelming, Amazon sponsors DigitalBookWorld, and Publica announces a blockchain-based alternative to DRM.
Why Indie Authors Should Make Audiobooks Part of their Self-Publishing Strategy
Why indie authors should add audiobooks to their catalogue - and how to do it in an affordable manner
Self-publishing News: Eyes on the Prize
My voice finally gave way on Saturday morning, but before that I had the privilege to be part of something wonderful…
Will you be joining our ACX party?
It's final call for our exclusive audiobook event. This is a great opportunity for anyone London way to meet key members…
Publishing: How to Make an Audio Book – Interview with Audio Artist Elizabeth Klett
With so much talk about audio books being the Next Big Thing for indie authors, ALLi author member Jane Steen, currently…
Reaching Readers: How to Create Audiobooks via ACX
British author Roz Morris describes how to turn self-published books into audiobooks via Amazon Audible's ACX service - a great way…
