myself from a boring afternoon or two, they have also provided me immense joy over the years. I often close my eyes and listen to an audiobook while soaking in the bath after a long day. I'll pop in my earbuds and enjoy a few chapters while walking the dog during a brief window of Seattle sunshine. Listening to an audiobook can be as private and sacred as snuggling up in bed with my kindle.
That said, I know it must seem like a lot to ask to get an audiobook made. Almost every week I see mainstream authors releasing audio versions of their most popular novels featuring big name actors. It probably feels a little daunting. However, I want to tell you that the opportunities for indie authors in this domain have never been more abundant.
Marketplaces like Amazon's Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) allow authors to solicit auditions from a pool of voice actors to perform their books for either an hourly rate per finished hour or royalty share. You can essentially get your book produced with no up-front fee. As an author you are in full control of the casting process. You can listen to as many auditions as you like before you find the perfect person to voice your story. Once the project is complete, ACX handles the QA process and publishes your audiobook on Audible, Amazon, and even iTunes.
This is a pie in the sky idea, but you might even consider narrating your novel yourself..........
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