Audio books outlet

One Star Member Joined : 16 Jan 2008 Posts : 36

When I was putting together a book of 200 authors one sent me the cd`s for her book, I was impressed with the sleeve and the presentation that was on each cd cover.

It would seem to me hospitals and elderly folks homes might be interested in audio books so new authors might find this a good way of marketting.

My other book is a short 74 page theory of everything science book so sometime I am going to look into producing an audio version.

Because I am a songwriter I did spend the day at the studio with a band to record one of my tracks and anyone can hire a studio to do their book reading which means with the mixing the result will be a first class master cd they can reproduce.

john

Subject: Re: Audio books outlet Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:20 pm

This is an excellent idea, and one that is being explored by a few. I am waiting to see how it goes, I guess. In a case like that, one would not need a publisher, would they?
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Four Star Member Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 376

I can't see me sitting for days chattering into a microphone somehow. Hmmm, maybe someone could do it for me! We'll see further down the road.

One Star Member Joined : 16 Jan 2008 Posts : 36

Hi both,

Usually the publisher will be happy to give permission for an audio book without asking for any payment as it does promote the hard copy.

That is the beauty of going into a studio, someone else can read the book and the mixer can cut any mistakes so you do not see the join.

john

Subject: Re: Audio books outlet Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:18 am

It sounds like something worth exploring.
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Joined : 17 Jan 2008 Posts : 1

I'm not sure how to work this forum, but I'll post this and see what happens. The audio version of my fiction novel RAINY DAY PEOPLE was released this past fall. It was professionally done by my publisher's audio division. If anyone has any questions about a 'novel' being turned to audio with a professionally engineered crew and a professional reader. I'll try to answer them for you.

Four Star Member Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 376

Hi Susan, welcome to the forum and thanks for the kind offer!

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Hello, everyone. Shelagh Watkins invited me to visit, and I thank her.

Taylors Ridge Audiobooks, my own service--now three years in production, provides a relatively inexpensive option for authors who would like an audiobook of their work but are self-published, vanity published, or are signed with a publisher who does not provide the service. I even offer payments spread out over time.

Many of the fees for such are very expensive on the internet, so please feel free to browse them. They offer bells and whistles that may entice you if you have thousands of dollars to spend, but if you want a basic, professional production, narration and engineering, I invite you to visit my AuthorsDen website:

I even record short works as well as books.

Thank you.
Danny Lee Ingram

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The link didn't show up, so I'll try again:

Danny Lee Ingram

Just in case:
TaylorsRidgeAudiobooks DOT com

Four Star Member Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 376

Hi Danny and welcome to the forums. Links don't show for guests to prevent anonymous spam postings to nasty sites, so you would have to join to be able to post links.

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Subject: Re: Audio books outlet Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:03 pm

I really like the option of an audio book, especially if I am driving a long way (I don't like to read and drive at the same time, although I have seen people try to do this!!). It took me ages just to record the excerpt of my novel to post on my website, and that was with the assistance of a sound tech so I would strongly recommend having someone that can join things together and edit mistakes as John has suggested.
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One Star Member Joined : 16 Jan 2008 Posts : 36

Hi,

Well seems like there is a fair bit of interest in audio books so hopefully the market for these is slightly easier to get into than bookstores.

I am newish so its nice to see everyone posting on here.

john

Subject: Re: Audio books outlet Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:51 pm

I must admit I have thought about buying a recording kit for PC to enable me to do podcasts. I understand its relatively straightforward and the same equipment can be used to record audio cd's.

I've looked on line an these kits seem relatively inexpensive - under a £100 or $200.
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