Articles on producing Audiobooks
Written by Marshall Davis, Davis Sound, LLC

WANT TO NARRATE YOUR OWN AUDIOBOOK?
Many authors choose to narrate their audiobook themselves. For certain authors, this is an effective strategy, but other authors would be better off using a voice actor. This article explains when author-narrated audiobooks are effective, how the process works, and the cost involved. The goal is to make sure you are prepared to create your audiobook the right way.  
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The question frequently arises of whether the author should narrate their own book. This article describes the pros and cons of author narration and when it makes sense. 
AUDIOBOOK PRODUCTION PROCESS OVERVIEW
This article is a basic overview covering topics such as who should produce an audiobook, how do you produce one, what does it cost, and how have audiobooks benefitted authors. 
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AUDIOBOOK TRENDS
Audiobooks are a rapidly growing business. In recent years, both revenue from sales and total numbers of audiobooks published have increased substantially. This article shows trends and explains reasons for the increasing interest in audiobooks.  
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Other Article Links

 ​- An article from Publishers Weekly shows an increasing number of people listening to audiobooks, while book reading is slowly dropping. Interesting article. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/audio-books/article/81291-pew-survey-finds-more-adults-listening-to-audiobooks.html