Τα καλύτερα Connection Team podcast (2024)

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AC-I-251 Interview with author Sally Barrilla (Psychological Thriller) 22:06

7d ago22:06

22:06

Sally A.K.A Detective Writer is a self-published author, blogger, and podcaster who released her first book in 2021 and is currently working on a second book and the audio version of The Doctor. She first gained her inspiration to begin writing as a young child learning English. Join host Becky Parker Geist and Sally, author/podcaster, who is just …

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AC-I-250 Interview with Dr. Paul Corona 22:37

14d ago22:37

22:37

In this episode, Dr. Paul Corona joins Becky Parker Geist to discuss his latest book, The Corona Protocol. Through 30 short stories, Dr. Corona explores the complexities of mental health, covering conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. He shares insights into his writing journey, his passion for psychiatr…

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AC-I-249 Interview with Franke & Billiam James 27:25

21d ago27:25

27:25

This episode dives into the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the audiobook Freeing Teresa, a powerful story about a family's fight to rescue their sister from an unjust placement in a nursing home. Host Becky Parker Geist and creative collaborators Franke and Billiam James discuss the emotional intensity of the narrative, the importance of aut…

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AC-I-248 Author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode Records His Own Audiobook 35:18

28d ago35:18

35:18

Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-…

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AC-I-247 Interview with author Beverly Scott (memoir, author-narrated in pro audio) 28:28

1M ago28:28

28:28

Beverly Scott, author of Sarah's Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness, narrated her own memoir in a professional studio. Join Bev and Becky for a conversation about the inspiration for the researching and crafting of her book and her experience recording in a pro studio. What was the most surprising aspect of the process? Join us to f…

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AC-T-246 Tips to Succeed when Narrating Your Audiobook 19:38

1M ago19:38

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Are you an author planning to record your own audiobook? Or maybe a narrator new to the industry? Get some tips to help you succeed! What do you need to figure out before you get started? What are some of the most challenging aspects of audiobook narration? Focused primarily on performance elements, Becky also covers some important tips regarding y…

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AC-T-245 The Top 4 for Marketing Your Audiobook 18:56

2M ago18:56

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Marketing can feel overwhelming—so many options, so many things we should do! While you might sometimes feel like doing anything is at least doing something, your results may suggest that the only result is that short-lived feeling of satisfaction. Host Becky Parker Geist will walk you through the top four tasks to get yourself organized and able t…

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AC-I-244 Interview with the cast of Postcards to Hitler by Bruce Neuburger 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Postcards to Hitler: A German Jew’s Defiance in a Time of Terror is a powerful full cast project with a cast of nine pro narrators plus the author. In this episode, six of the nine gather to discuss their experiences being part of the project, what it means to them personally, and how the production process supported them and strengthened the power…

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AC-I-243 Interview with author Bruce Neuburger (full cast) 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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Why this particular full cast audiobook about the holocaust? What do we gain from this powerful narrative nonfiction Postcards to Hitler: A German Jew’s Defiance in a Time of Terror? Author Bruce Neuburger’s journey of research nurtured a growing understanding of how the holocaust came to be and how the historical roots of colonialism played a sign…

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AC-T-242 Integrate Your Audiobook and Podcast Production, Distribution and Marketing for Success 24:44

2M ago24:44

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Thought leaders with an audiobook and podcast have powerful opportunities to exponentially grow their following and reach their big goals with an integrated approach to audiobook and podcast production, distribution and marketing. Get inspired as you hear how the pieces of this puzzle can fit together for success in reaching your biggest goals. Lea…

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AC-I-241 Interview with author Robert E Cook (techno-political thriller) 26:07

3M ago26:07

26:07

Robert E. Cook, author of the Mahdi, a techno national security thriller and the 4th book in the Cooch series of national security thrillers, shares his background, including his experience writing the first in the series during a typhoon on a cruise in Vietnam, his experience of serving in the military, and his interest in tactics and strategy. "T…

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AC-I-240 Interview with author Zelly Ruskin (multi-voiced audiobook) 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

Becky interviews Zelly Ruskin, author of the debut novel Not Yours to Keep, a domestic suspense about a 32 yr old adoption specialist. The audiobook edition, narrated by Jess Wright, Carrie Brewer, and Jason Lasky, is written from multiple perspectives or POVs. Learn more about this project, some of the challenges people in the adoption process fac…

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AC-T-239 You Could be Missing Out on Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Audiobook Royalties 25:16

3M ago25:16

25:16

How would you feel about missing out on earning $237,000 for your audiobook sales? That’s exactly what happened for an author who sold over 30K copies of her audiobook - via ACX. If she’d used her marketing to direct customer-listeners to AMPlify Audiobooks instead of Audible, she could have pocketed almost a quarter million dollars additional! Dis…

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AC-T-238 Unpublished Children’s Books 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

A child’s curiosity knows no bounds. Even those who seem bored and distracted have the energy within them to participate in the world if only we arouse their interest. Today we look at the opportunities presented by Unpublished Children’s Books - children’s stories not yet published in an eBook or a print format, and ways to enrich the stories with…

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AC-I-237 Interview with author and trainer Paul Wyman (non-fiction) 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

If you’ve ever used the common phrase “part of me wants to do this, but part of me want to do that” then you’ve experienced the conflicts that can arise between the inner parts of us. Coach, trainer and author Paul Wyman shares how his audiobook Parts of Me provides a better understanding and path forward with self-compassion. Though originally wri…

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AC-I-236 Medicine & Comedy - Interview with Ron Turker (Author-Narrator) 36:55

4M ago36:55

36:55

Ron Turker, author of The Wandering Jew of St. Salacious. Ron started his career in med school and standup comedy around the same time. After feeling a need to send up a red flag, his novel became his vehicle. When his fans started calling for his audiobook in his voice, Ron stepped up to the challenge. Learn about his biggest surprises along the w…

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AC-T-235 The Value of Audiobook Pre-Production 29:32

4M ago29:32

29:32

What difference can it make if you do a full and robust pre-production process for your audiobook? It can make a HUGE difference! Not just in terms of organization and efficiency, though those can be significant benefits, but also in terms of how successful your audiobook can be in reaching your own goals for it. Becky Parker Geist covers all the k…

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AC-T-234 Do I REALLY Have to Market my Audiobook? 15:21

4M ago15:21

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Have you had those wishful thoughts that maybe you can just get the audiobook (or book) produced or published and then it will just sell? Do you drag your feet when it comes to marketing? Wondering if there’s a way to make marketing easier? This episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AC-I-233 From Stage to Audiobook: Pirates of Sausalito - Interview with John Byrne Barry 31:20

4M ago31:20

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The cast, author and director of Pirates of Sausalito by John Byrne Barry share the experience of producing as an audiobook what started out originally as a stage play. Host Becky Parker Geist and author John Byrne Barry played all the roles in this historically-inspired comedy, with Becky directing. Hear about the journey of this project in which …

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AC-T-232 Should you have Multiple Voices for your Audiobook? 23:52

5M ago23:52

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When does an audiobook work best with multiple voices? What’s the difference between a full cast audiobook and a multi-voiced audiobook? Why would you choose one of these options for your own audiobook? Audiobook expert Becky Parker Geist dives into the details of when and why you might want to consider one of these options. Learn more about your a…

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AC-T-231 Audiobook Distribution Details 27:07

5M ago27:07

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What exactly IS an audiobook, technically speaking? And why do all the audiobook producers deliver mp3 files but “not the entire audiobook”? Is there anything you have to do to make it a complete audiobook? Host Becky dives into the details of audiobook distribution: what exactly an audiobook is and why it requires a special type of delivery for a …

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AC-T-230 Finding Your Voices | Casting Your Audiobook 28:35

5M ago28:35

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Finding the right voice/s for your audiobook is critical to its success. Becky walks us through the options for narration: author narrator, single professional narrator, multi-voiced, and full cast. Learn about how to make the casting decisions and what factors to consider. You might be surprised at what factors matter when considering narrating yo…

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AC-I-229 Inetrview with Catherine Harrington (memoir) 21:55

5M ago21:55

21:55

Author of The Longest War: A Psychotherapist's Experience of Divorce, Custody and Power, Catherine Harrington joins host Becky Parker Geist for a conversation about her book, from inception through the audiobook production process. Memoir authors may question whether they need to be the narrator for their own story. Hear about Catherine’s decisions…

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AC-I-228 Vulnerability in Memoir - Interview with author Ginelle Testa (Author-Narrator) 19:23

6M ago19:23

19:23

Born to an abusive mother and a drug-dealer father, Ginelle Testa was not exactly set up for success—and her early years are just as troubled as one might expect. Raw, relatable, and powerful, Testa’s memoir Make a Home Out of You is a riveting tale of climbing up from rock bottom—and learning to make a home in oneself instead of in substances and …

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AC-I-227 Interview with Author Dawn Filos (Tales of a Pet Vet, a memoir) 34:24

6M ago34:24

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Dr. Dawn Filos has always had a passion for animals—and with a lot of hard work and perseverance, she turned that passion into a career. Dawn knew at the start that she didn’t want to narrate the audiobook of her memoir, and was happily surprised in the casting process when she selected from the auditions. Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes sad, and…

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AC-I-226 A Conversation with Lon Ballinger, Author of Party Boys 43:01

6M ago43:01

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Join the conversation with Lon Ballinger, author of Party Boys: How the Ballinger Brothers Built the Best Nightclubs in the World, discussing his experiences in the nightclub industry and the importance of integrity and responsibility in business. Lon shares his motivation for publishing an audio book, recording it himself, and the challenges he's …

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AC-I-225 Interview with Author Jaer Jones (YA multi-voiced) 26:41

6M ago26:41

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Changing POVs (Points of View) chapter by chapter in a story is a device typically best served with one narrator for each POV. Go behind the scenes with Jaer Jones, author of My Invisible Father, and host Becky Parker Geist as they discuss the decisions and audiobook production process. You’ll also learn more about the inspiration for this Young Ad…

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AC-I-224 Interview with Author Chrissy Grigoropoulos (nonfiction, author-narrated) 24:58

7M ago24:58

24:58

Join host Becky Parker Geist as she welcomes Chrissy Grigoropoulos, an accomplished attorney, real estate broker, entrepreneur, and author of 'Lady Shark.' In this episode, Chrissy shares the inspiration behind her book, designed to motivate women at various stages of life to achieve financial freedom and entrepreneurial success. She highlights the…

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AC-T-223 Degrees of Full Cast Audiobooks 32:55

7M ago32:55

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If you’re considering or in production with a full cast audiobook project, this episode is full of tips to help you in the process. From making sure your goals and style are in alignment with the production values to the density of the soundscape to how to listen to your files, Becky guides you through the details. Learn more about Full Cast Projec…

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AC-I-222 Audiobook Dream Come True - Interview with Cheryl Melody Baskin 37:44

7M ago37:44

37:44

With a book intended to have the listener interact, and in which there are original songs and exercises, Cheryl Melody worked in collaboration with Pro Audio Voices to create a heartfelt and beautiful audio edition. Melody narrated her audiobook and worked with the PAV pre-production team to bring her aural vision to life. Learn about how she as an…

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AC-I-221 Interview with Author Janja Lalich (multi-voiced nonfiction: Cults) 40:43

7M ago40:43

40:43

Join us for a deep dive conversation with Dr. Janja Lalich, Founder and CEO of the Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion, and author of Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships (3rd edition). Host Becky Parker (Geist) was the primary narrator for this multi-voiced audiobook, and Janja also recorded a couple segments. Learn…

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AC-I-220 Interview with author Claudia Marseille (memoir) 26:03

7M ago26:03

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Claudia Marseille, author of But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World, joins host Becky Parker Geist for a conversation about this moving memoir. Becky was also the narrator of this audiobook that takes the listener on a journey through Claudia’s childhood, challenged by profound hearing loss in a time when hearing assistance techn…

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AC-I-219 How Images in your Book can Create Connection - Interview with Author Joy Moeller 36:59

8M ago36:59

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Joy Moeller, BS, RDH, AOMT-C, author of Is Your Tongue Killing You? Learn How to Sleep, Breathe, Chew, and Swallow Correctly is a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. Her book was selling well, but she kept hearing that her customers weren’t getting around to reading it. An audiobook edition was called for. But with so many images, would th…

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AC-T-218 Podcast Goals & Implementation Options 18:44

8M ago18:44

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Planning to start a podcast but have questions? There are some foundational questions you might not have even thought to ask yourself yet, that can be critical to your success. Join host Becky Parker Geist as she walks you through the first things you need to know and decide. Would you like to schedule a one to one call with Becky to discuss your p…

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AC-T-217 Should You Start Your Own Podcast? 23:00

8M ago23:00

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Considering becoming a podcast host? Or using a podcast to share your audiobook? What are the basic considerations you’ll want to evaluate before getting started? Host Becky Parker Geist will guide you through the basics of podcasting: why you might want to start a podcast, and what kind of podcast you might like to create. If you already have a po…

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AC-I-216 Interview with true crime author RW Gates 28:09

8M ago28:09

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Having now produced three audiobooks with Pro Audio Voices, guest RW Gates shares his experience of audiobooks with a single narrator, two narrators, and a full cast. How do the audiobooks bring to life and enhance the telling of the chilling true crime tales? What special skill came to the fore in decoding what was considered to be the most imposs…

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AC-T-215 Basics for Narrating Your Own Audiobook 30:02

9M ago30:02

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Considering narrating your own audiobook? Author-Narrators should be aware before they get started, some of the key issues and top tips to make sure they’re making the best choice by being their own narrators. Once that decision is final, it’s important to know the best practices and tips moving forward into the recording process. Quality is critic…

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AC-T-214 Putting your Screenplay to Work for You as an Audiobook 19:06

9M ago19:06

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Are you a screenwriter with one or more screenplays you wish you could get some traction with? Wondering how you can get the attention of a producer or director or any influencer when the logline isn’t enough? Trying to think of ways to get one step closer and have the marketing tools and assets to reel in an interested audience and producer? Join …

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AC-T-213 Leveraging Audiobook Discount Codes 28:16

9M ago28:16

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What types of audiobook discount codes are there? And how can you leverage them to market your audiobook? Host Becky Parker Geist discusses all this and more! Learn about utilizing discount codes with groups, for events, and how to license your audiobook to incentivize event registrations for your own or others’ events. Get inspiration and tips on …

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AC-T-212 Your Audiobook Marketing Journey Starts with You 12:17

9M ago12:17

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Whether you’re at the start of your marketing journey or well on your way, this episode is foundational. What do you need to know to stay inspired along the way? How do you figure out who your audience is? What can you do to reach your audience effectively? This is an episode you’ll want to save and keep coming back to! Learn more about your ad cho…

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AC-T-211 How & When to Launch Your Audiobook 33:14

10M ago33:14

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Should you have your audiobook done in time for the book launch of your other formats or roll it out later—or even before the text versions? While there’s no single right way to launch your audiobook, how do you decide what will work best for you? It all comes back to marketing! Becky Parker Geist shares her top tips on how to manage your launch st…

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AC-T-210 Spotify and Audiobook Rights Concerns 27:31

10M ago27:31

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Since the acquisition of Findaway Voices by Spotify, some significant changes have taken place—changes you as an author of an audiobook should be aware of. Learn more about the red flags that are going up, the concerns about authors’ intellectual property rights, and more. What’s happening with royalties now that Spotify is offering subscribers 15 …

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AC-I-209 Interview with Lindsey Salatka, Author, Editor, Book Coach 28:20

10M ago28:20

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Need an eclectic set of languages and accents for your audiobook? Lindsey did for her novel Fish Heads and Duck Skin. Hear about the surprises of casting a challenging audiobook project. Living and working in Shanghai, Lindsey shares the story of how she came up with her book title, and how her experience of “new eyes” played a part in the book’s i…

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AC-I-208 Audio-Describing - An Interview with Karin Fisher-Golton 28:47

10M ago28:47

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Join us for a delightful discussion about children’s book editing and audio description of children’s book illustrations with Karin Fisher-Golton. Learn about some of the things that are particular to children’s books in print and in audio, and some of the opportunities to expand the messages and values of children’s books to young audiences. If yo…

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AC-I-207 Queer Representation in Kid Lit - An Interview with Lee Wind 53:22

11M ago53:22

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From book to how to leverage a podcast to get your content to your audience, this engaging discussion with author Lee Wind delivers insights that inspire. Lee is the author of 5 books so far, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as Chief Content Officer at IBPA. His own young life and how his life might have been changed had he had the books he is …

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AC-I-206 Interview with Audiobook Reviewer Amy Shannon 56:48

11M ago56:48

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Wondering how you can get your audiobook reviewed? Meet Amy Shannon, book and audiobook reviewer, as well as author of over 100 titles and literary consultant. Amy shares her passion for helping authors succeed and her journey. A part of Amy’s story involves a violent domestic assault, and this episode will alert listeners prior to that section. Le…

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AC-T-205 Pre-Production: How & Why to Prep Your Manuscript for Audiobook Production 22:57

11M ago22:57

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What are the elements to consider in audiobook pre-production? You might be surprised! Host Becky takes us into a deep dive on how to prepare your book manuscript for production. From figuring out the appropriate voice/s to images, front matter to back matter, as well as bonus material, you’ll learn what to attend to and how to maximize your levera…

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AC-I-204 Interview with Memoir Author Nancy J. Martin 19:28

11M ago19:28

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Nancy Martin, author of From the Summer of Love to the Valley of the Moon: A Memoir, had her book launch shut down when the pandemic hit. It landed right at the planned start of her book launch tour. Learn how that impacted her launch and how she is leveraging her audiobook release to reach new audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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AC-T-203 Sound Effects & Music in NonFiction Audiobooks 22:33

11M ago22:33

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What are the main considerations when planning music and/or sound effects in a nonfiction audiobook? Why and how would you use music in nonfiction? How can you create a more transformative experience for your followers with an audiobook than you can with a text format book like print or ebook? Get answers in this episode as well as in-depth details…

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AC-T-202 Sound Effects & Music in Children’s Audiobooks 29:51

12M ago29:51

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What are the prime considerations when planning music and/or sound effects in a children’s audiobook? How can authors write with the audiobook edition in mind? Get answers in this episode as well as in-depth details on post-production incorporating music and sound effects, such as placement and fades. Filled with tips on how to achieve the best mix…

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