The step-by-step tutorial to easily create an audiobook so you can connect with a huge number of raving fans.
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In this video, you will discover how to repurpose your ebook into an audiobook that your fans will absolutely love.
It's time for you to build a group of raving fans by creating an audiobook of your coaching materials!
Because people are busy and want to be able to take your content with them on the road, we're going to create audio content for you to give to your fans.
Audio content puts your content in front of millions of new users.
This is tutorial #7 in a series we're doing on the many ways you can repurpose an ebook to create content that will grow your coaching practice.
In 2014, Audible reported that their users consumed over 1.2 BILLION hours of audio content.
Wouldn't you like to tap into that market?
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If you're going to sell it on your own website, you'll want to create MP3's, since they can be used on any portable audio device.
If you plan on selling your book on iTunes, Amazon, or Audible, you'll need to use a special format called ACX. We'll talk a little more about that in a bit.
Will you narrate the audiobook or will you hire a person to read the book for you?
It's totally up to you, but if you're trying to develop a relationship with a new audience, it might be good to read the book yourself.
But - if this will keep you from completing your audiobook, don't hesitate to hire someone else.
If you do choose to do it yourself, you'll want to make sure you have the necessary equipment to provide a high-quality recording.
If you decide to outsource it, you could use a minimal outsourcing option, like Fiverr.
Or you could use a more professional source, like VoiceBunny. They offer voice overs by professional voice actors.
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If you selected a turnkey, done-for-you service, you're ready to sell. No further work is necessary on your part.
If you decided to do part or all of it yourself, you'll need to submit your audiobook to various distribution channels.
Author's Republic is a great option. They're an independent publisher, meaning they're independent from Amazon and Audible and iTunes.
The big daddy of all audiobook platforms is ACX, which is an Amazon platform. This is a little bit different in that you submit a small portion of your book, create a profile, and then audition narrators for your book.
The advantage of using ACX is that you can be confident it will be produced in the format Amazon requires. Every audiobook produced through ACX will be available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. It's hard to beat that.
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