Audiobooks

Hello everyone and merry Christmas!

Have you ever wondered about what goes into creating an audiobook?  Did you ever question whether or how having an audio version of your book could affect its marketability?

Recently, due to the amount of driving I do, I have been listening to more books than I read.  Some audiobooks are narrated by a single reader while others have multiple readers.  Most of the time, the narrator has a pleasant voice, but one reader was so nasal that I almost stopped listening to the book before the intro had ended.  The amount of music used in an audiobook also varies from book to book.

Whether you are considering creating an audio version of your book or just want to learn more about the process, I recommend you read Libby Fisher Hellmann’s blog post, “How to Produce an Audiobook in 7 Steps.”  Hellmann gives advice to authors who want to produce their own audiobook and does a good job of outlining the process.

For a different angle on audiobook production, read “An Insider Look at an Audio Book Production Company: Meet Owner Todd Barselow!” by Donna Galanti.

I hope you learn something new and interesting from these articles.

Happy writing and merry Christmas!

Katie

 

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Book Clubs: Making Them Part of Your Platform

Hello everyone!

I recently read an interview with Kathryn Craft, conducted by Donna Galanti: “Book Club Tips: Are You and Your Novel Book Club-Worthy?” I had never considered how making my book more appealing to book clubs could be a marketing strategy, but the points brought up during the interview made a lot of sense. I hope you find the interview as thought provoking as I did.

Happy writing!

Katie

Writer’s Conferences

Hello everyone!

Back in June, I attended the 2017 New Jersey Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators Annual Conference.  I learned a lot and got to meet many interesting writers, illustrators, agents, and editors.

In her blog post, “How to Prepare for a Writer’s Conference,” Julia Yong offers a writer’s conference packing list and tips for how to get the most out of a writer’s conference while there.

Although Julia’s packing list is very thorough, I would like to add four more items to it.

1. Tissues – You never know when you or someone else will need one.
2. Hand sanitizer or baby wipes – You’ll be meeting a lot of people.  If you or one of them are sick, you’ll want to be able to clean your hands.  Getting into a bathroom can be difficult at conferences.
3. Band-Aids – Like tissues, you never know when you or someone else will need one.
4. Dental floss – If you have a pitch session after a meal, you’ll want to make sure the agent isn’t distracted by something stuck in your teeth.

I hope you find “How to Prepare for a Writer’s Conference” helpful when preparing for your next writer’s conference!

Happy writing!

Katie