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An Introduction to Audiobook Creation & Distribution

Explore Amazon’s ACX platform and other tools to create and distribute audiobooks. Learn about narration, distribution, and marketing strategies to bring your stories to listeners everywhere.

Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing segments in publishing, and independent authors now have more tools than ever to share their stories in audio format. In this two-hour presentation, discover how to bring your book to life as an audiobook and connect with new audiences.

We’ll cover:

● The basics of audiobook production and narration

● How Amazon’s ACX platform works for authors and narrators

● Alternative platforms such as Findaway Voices and Kobo Writing Life

● Distribution options to reach Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, libraries, and more

● Considerations for working with professional narrators versus narrating yourself

● Marketing strategies to increase visibility and sales of your audiobook

This session is designed to provide a clear overview of the process, platforms, and opportunities available for authors interested in expanding into audiobooks. Participants will leave with a strong foundation and the knowledge to take the next steps in their audiobook journey.

Who Should Attend: Writers, aspiring authors, and anyone interested in learning how audiobooks are created and distributed.

Barbara Howard, a storyteller and tech-savvy gardener, crafts enchanting mysteries with diverse characters and a hint of romance. As the author of ten books including the Finding Home and The Clover City Files series, she combines her 16 years of self-publishing expertise with a wealth of professional experience, including roles as a Department of Defense Project Manager, KPMG Eastern Region Project Leader, and Corporate Sales Representative for Borders Books & Music. Now back in her Midwestern hometown and serving as Board President of the Great Lakes Fiction Writers, Ms. Howard spends her time treasure hunting, spoiling her fur-babies, growing veggies, and plotting captivating whodunits. Her memberships/affiliations: Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Great Lakes Fiction Writers, Crime Writers of Color, and The Authors Guild.