Your Book Your Voice

I was at a book fair recently and talked with a lot of authors who were thinking about turning their books into audiobooks. I heard a lot of different excuses why they haven't done it yet. The main underlying issue for most of these authors was… Confidence…or lack of. In today's podcast, I'll address this issue and how you can build the confidence you need to narrate your own audiobook and make it...

Whenever people make resolutions, they always tend to be not honored or broken. I believe you should make goals and a viable marketing plan as opposed to resolutions. As an author, you need to plan out an author brand strategy that will move your business forward. Did you include creating an audiobook as part of your plan?? In this episode of the Your book Your Voice Podcast I'll talk about the im...

Episode 100 of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast…a landmark achievement! But that pales in comparison to the landmark achievement you, as an author reach when you narrate your own audiobook. In this episode I'll share with you why it is so important for you to narrate your own audiobook and why your audiobook is such an essential part of your product arsenal. Don't have an audiobook yet? I'm here t...

I hear authors say there's little to no money made in selling your audiobook. I beg to differ.   In this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll go over why you CAN make money with your audiobook and more importantly, HOW to make money with your audiobook.   Plus, by narrating your own audiobook you have upped the ante!   Don't have an audiobook yet. I can help you. Check out the links be...

Having an audiobook, especially one that is narrated by you, the author is a great asset. There are many reasons why you should have your book turned into an audiobook, but will it sell? Join me on this edition of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast as I share with you great tips and advice to make sure your audiobook is a definite "buy," not a "bye!" Don't have an audiobook yet?? I can help…check ou...

The best, most qualified person to narrate your audiobook is YOU! You have what it takes to do a great narration of your own audiobook and in this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll go over some common mistakes and the simple steps to to fix them. The time to narrate your own audiobook is now! Enroll in the Your Book Your Voice Audiobook Coaching program today and have your audiobook...

When most people think about branding their business or product, they only think about the visual aspects. As an author brand, it goes beyond your color scheme, how your book cover looks, your author website, etc… How you SOUND is a vital part of your branding which is why it is so important for you to narrate your own audiobook. In this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast, I'll show you b...

The grass is greener on the other side…and on your side too! Audiobook marketing is the topic for this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast. Let's dive in to and I'll share with you things you can do that won't need a marketing budget only a billionaire can afford. There are some great things you can do to promote your audiobook that takes little to no cost. By the way, if you haven't turne...

Home recording studio setup…check! Did a great audiobook narration…definitely! Now what?? When it comes to creating an awesome audiobook, it doesn't stop with the recording. There is a crucial next step that is essential to getting your audiobook published the first time, without rejections. Join me on this edition of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast and find out the next crucial step!   ENROLL IN...

When opportunity knocks…..did you answer the door? Not having an audiobook does open the door… To missed opportunities! Let's talk about the great opportunities that open up when you DO have an audiobook and how not to miss them. The time to turn your book into an audiobook is now. Check out the links below to learn more:  GRAB YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK NARRATION REFERENCE GUIDE: https://bit.ly/audioboo...

There are many reasons…or excuses that authors say in regards to not narrating their own audiobooks. What it really boils down to is confidence…or lack of, in their own abilities to narrate a compelling audiobook. Get ready to to learn how to build your confidence as a narrator, especially for your own audiobook! The time to turn your book into an audiobook is now. Check out the links below to lea...

Why turn your book into an audiobook? Why narrate your own audiobook? There are a lot of reasons why but there is one "why" that is the most important. I'll let you in on the big secret as well as answer all your other "why" questions about the audiobook world in this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast! The time to turn your book into an audiobook is now. Check out the links below to lear...

How many times have you heard someone say…   "I'm writing a book and then turning it into an audiobook!" "Really? When will it be published?" 'Well, I've been working on it for the past seven years now so give me another seven and it iwll be out."   There really is no excuse to put very important projects off…unless you are looking to be the master of procrastination.   In this episode of the Your...

What is it like to live the rock 'n' roll dream??   Join me LIVE as my very special guest is Manny Freiser, an accomplished singer-songwriter and author who just narrated and released the audiobook version of his book Tracks In The Sands Of Time.   Manny lived the rock 'n'roll lifestyle…all the fun, grit, success, failure, you name it.   You think Led Zeppelin throwing a tv out a hotel window or K...

Do you love your voice? Many people say they don't like how they sound. Is your distaste for your own voice keeping you from narrating your own audiobook? This episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast will help you love and appreciate your voice and give you the confidence you need to do an incredibly compelling audiobook narration! Ready to narrate your own audiobook? Check out the links below...

You deserve VIP treatment and so does your audiobook. There are many moving parts to properly create a compelling audiobook and you don't need to ever feel overwhelmed or frustrated on how to do it. With the right guidance you will get treated like the VIP that you are! This episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast is all about showing you how to achieve audiobook greatness…in your OWN VOICE wi...

Writing and publishing a book is more than a one-and-done process. Your author brand is the foundation of an entire ecosystem that could grow your audience and revenue. This episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast dives into utilizing all the resources you have to boost your brand and products (audiobook, ebook, paperback, hardcover). And podcasts are a great resource of marketing as well! Spe...

Ready to be inspired? Ready to take your author brand to the next level? My special guest on the Your Book Your Voice Podcast is author and entrepreneur Robert Gaines. Robert shares the latest news about his book Scintilla as well as providing some great tools and techniques that all authors need to be utilizing to boost their author brand. He also started an awesome Facebook group called LATAM IP...

Why do some people remember every detail of an audiobook but can't recall what they just had for breakfast? What is the retention and comprehension level of listening to an audiobook vs. reading the book? These and other fascinating questions will be answered on this edition of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast! Join in on the conversation! The time to turn you book into an audiobook that you narra...

One important aspect of creating your own audiobook is the audio post production and editing work, which is essential. On this edition of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll show you some tools you will need and give you a crash course on audio editing basics. Not only can you narrate you own audiobook, but with the proper guidance you can record, edit and publish it yourself! Ready to turn your...

When you wear blinders, you will miss opportunities. On this edition of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll talk about things you can do to not miss out on great opportunities that open up when you have an audiobook. I'll also share with you why it is so important for you to narrate your your own audiobook. If you're ready to take your book to the next level, check out the links below and enroll...

I've heard many excuses why authors are not narrating their own audiobooks. But one issue I come across often is authors thinking they don't have what it takes to do a great audiobook narration. In the podcast today, I'm going to crush that false belief and show you how you can sound like a narration pro! GRAB YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK NARRATION REFERENCE GUIDE: https://bit.ly/narrationreferenceguide BO...

"How hard can it be to record an audiobook?"   A question I hear often and usually from authors who don't really understand the process involved to create a compelling audiobook properly.   Is it really possible to record, narrate and publish youe own audiobook yourself??   Absolutely!   I'll dispel myths and claims from other self-proclaimed gurus as well as go through what it takes to DIY your a...

Fly fishing is more than just some fishing sport.   Some consider fly fishing as their religion and the river is their church. Nature is the Creator's cathedral.   My very special guest Tim Schulz captures more than just the wonder and beauty of fly fishing in his book The Cast Away In Montana. His riveting storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat as Tim shares stories of loss, self-discove...

As a huge advocate that all nonfiction authors need to narrate their own audiobook, I hear authors say they have reservations about narrating it themselves.   On this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast, I'll share with you the "secret sauce" that takes an audiobook from just being average to fan-frikkin-tastic!   GRAB YOUR FREE AUDIOBOOK NARRATION REFERENCE GUIDE: https://bit.ly/narration...