tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post1193881636330803768..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Audio Books - Options, Pros, Cons, Dos, and Don’tsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22772814226796376092017-02-17T22:57:33.909-05:002017-02-17T22:57:33.909-05:00I use to be fairly against audio books as I though...I use to be fairly against audio books as I thought they'd put me to sleep. But when my daily commute became 3 hours long, I had to try. I love the option! There's some books I prefer to physically read only, and some that are so good I listen in the car and switch to ebook at work or home to keep going. I see audio reliance increasing with people I know, and recognize it as an important vehicle for storytelling. I'm hopeful to get my books onto audio in the near future as well. Thank you for the article! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2746929646417389152017-01-15T22:48:33.811-05:002017-01-15T22:48:33.811-05:00I could never get into audio books, I much prefer ...I could never get into audio books, I much prefer the written word.. - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.comGingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841228092398721370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-80028215300184337572017-01-15T22:20:36.325-05:002017-01-15T22:20:36.325-05:00My friend listens to audio books all the time in t...My friend listens to audio books all the time in the car! I have never listened to one. Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-77978748260332683012017-01-15T11:27:31.784-05:002017-01-15T11:27:31.784-05:00I have listened to audio books, but I didn't a...I have listened to audio books, but I didn't actually know much about them--how well they sell, what's involved, and so on. Thanks for the info! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-87065475443030660812017-01-12T03:28:16.586-05:002017-01-12T03:28:16.586-05:00Here I haven't seen such yet but would love to...Here I haven't seen such yet but would love to listen and while doing my chores as this is very useful for people who love reading but find no time for this !<br />Thank you for sharing this amazing post friend. bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30990173530832503952017-01-11T19:15:00.045-05:002017-01-11T19:15:00.045-05:00There came a time when I would listen to audio boo...There came a time when I would listen to audio books more than read an actual book.<br />Nice to know these pros and cons.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-29980177933886321902017-01-11T14:49:19.729-05:002017-01-11T14:49:19.729-05:00Sandra, if you choose the royalty share option, AC...Sandra, if you choose the royalty share option, ACX splits it for you.<br /><br />Robert, there are many ways now to distribute audio books. You have an advantage living with a narrator. (My advantage is I live with an illustrator.)L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79137479585496729232017-01-10T23:36:02.008-05:002017-01-10T23:36:02.008-05:00Nice. I might have to save this info for later. I&...Nice. I might have to save this info for later. I'd actually been considering doing an audio book for Xenophobia once it was done since I love LISTENING to them so much. While the equipment and narrator aren't a problem (I live with a voice actor), I had wondered how publishing might work.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88959492119565944292017-01-10T19:18:07.127-05:002017-01-10T19:18:07.127-05:00Hi Diane,
With ACX, do you still have to pay the n...Hi Diane,<br />With ACX, do you still have to pay the narrator upfront or will some do it just for the royalty split?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76503513115133872362017-01-10T12:19:07.731-05:002017-01-10T12:19:07.731-05:00I love audio books and would love to have my work ...I love audio books and would love to have my work narrated; if only I could stop updating it. ;)<br />Great tips.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5863457736126245062017-01-10T07:36:46.396-05:002017-01-10T07:36:46.396-05:00Sandee, we still have some old books on tape somew...Sandee, we still have some old books on tape somewhere.<br /><br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24924902790108853082017-01-10T04:53:10.897-05:002017-01-10T04:53:10.897-05:00I like to listen to audio books while driving, alt...I like to listen to audio books while driving, although it’s not always easy to concentrate (on either the story or the driving), but it is an excellent way of ticking a few more books of my ever expanding TBR list.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-15972380742628470692017-01-09T17:00:02.743-05:002017-01-09T17:00:02.743-05:00Great advice! I know a lot of my kids enjoy the au...Great advice! I know a lot of my kids enjoy the audio books at school - so great for kids with learning differences - and for many other people too! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-14757964782939695772017-01-09T16:36:38.643-05:002017-01-09T16:36:38.643-05:00Good to know, Diane! Glad you shared, thank you. H...Good to know, Diane! Glad you shared, thank you. Haven't taken the plunge yet, but hopefully someday. Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69435036445857561472017-01-09T16:32:53.164-05:002017-01-09T16:32:53.164-05:00We've listened to audio books for years, parti...We've listened to audio books for years, particularly before Sirius radio was born. Have always enjoyed them. Life is full of chores and work and duties. It's nice to have an alternative. Thanks for sharing this knowledge, Diane. It's a lot to take in. Sounds involved. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63398328870301137862017-01-09T16:00:30.131-05:002017-01-09T16:00:30.131-05:00Excellent tips. I've found my audio sales have...Excellent tips. I've found my audio sales have been climbing in the past few months. I work with the royalty-share plan at ACX with a narrator who is very professional and it works great. Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2813572077388657862017-01-09T14:07:26.499-05:002017-01-09T14:07:26.499-05:00Great post.
Audio can win over fans who are reluct...Great post.<br />Audio can win over fans who are reluctant/lazy to engage with the written text...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-3496205046725399942017-01-09T13:29:56.646-05:002017-01-09T13:29:56.646-05:00Great post with things to think about. Thanks for...Great post with things to think about. Thanks for the tips. <br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79699947312139078272017-01-09T10:52:22.288-05:002017-01-09T10:52:22.288-05:00I know the market is booming, but I don't like...I know the market is booming, but I don't like listening to audio books. They put me to sleep for some reason. But I wouldn't mind having some of my books on audio to get a chip in that part of publishing.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69904934080715369962017-01-09T10:36:26.438-05:002017-01-09T10:36:26.438-05:00I've not started on these yet. I remember the...I've not started on these yet. I remember the old cassette tapes that I would listen to while driving from one meeting to the next when I was still working. Way back in the day.<br /><br />As with everything concerning writing this too is another challenge. I can see why you have these groups. A great way to help everyone find the right and cheapest path.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺ Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86942410338936543822017-01-09T10:10:53.483-05:002017-01-09T10:10:53.483-05:00Very informative Diane. I have not really consider...Very informative Diane. I have not really considered audio books but I have started listening to them recently and they can be a nice alternative to reading the books. I'll still read the book too but hey, if it gets readers then it is a cool avenue for authors to consider. Thanks for the deets!Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90172045824211861682017-01-09T10:07:27.458-05:002017-01-09T10:07:27.458-05:00Very thankful to have my books in audio now!Very thankful to have my books in audio now!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-44270906061216202402017-01-09T09:45:22.561-05:002017-01-09T09:45:22.561-05:00Elizabeth, after hearing many of McCaffrey's b...Elizabeth, after hearing many of McCaffrey's books in audio, I knew no narrator would capture the voices as I'd imagined them.<br /><br />Stephen, if you've never created one, I'd check on that. Unless that person was listening to it on his Kindle.<br /><br />Pat and Christine, with AXC there is no cost, which is nice.<br /><br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-65130517518495504002017-01-09T09:21:32.094-05:002017-01-09T09:21:32.094-05:00Like Pat, the cost has kept me away, but it is som...Like Pat, the cost has kept me away, but it is something I'd like to do in the future if I can. The market is growing, and I've heard authors that have had a lot of success with their audio books.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-47930034200635811032017-01-09T09:01:34.351-05:002017-01-09T09:01:34.351-05:00The whole costly thing puts me off. I'll stick...The whole costly thing puts me off. I'll stick to just written for now.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.com