When it comes to marketing books these days, authors and publishers just can’t ignore the power of audio anymore. The growth in audiobooks continues at a phenomenal level, and if you’re a self-published author and you are not creating audiobook versions of your works, both past and present, you really are missing out a large part of your potential audience. But the whole process can get very complicated and expensive, if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Peter Baker, an experienced broadcaster and audio producer, narrates this practical “how-to” guide for all authors whether they wish to narrate and record themselves or hire in a narrator/producer to take care of the entire audiobook production process. Many details are covered, and there are plenty of insider tips, including adapting the manuscript effectively for the audio medium; selecting the right choices offered by KDP and ACX; finding the right people to help you if you need them; drafting contracts and agreements; and the best way to work with narrators and to give practical and constructive feedback on their recordings. Also, if you’re the kind of author who can’t let go and would rather do absolutely everything themselves, Peter will explain how you can set up a studio, narrate, record, edit and upload everything yourself!