Audiobook Workshops for Authors
Long-time audiobook industry professional Karen White has served on panels and taught workshops in a variety of settings and would love to speak to your author group or present at your publishing conference, either in person or virtually.
Our three primary offerings are described below. Contact us with any questions!
Audiobooks 101
Or, Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing in Audio But Were Afraid to Ask
Award-winning, veteran audiobook narrator-producer and author (as Karen Grey) Karen White takes you through the process of determining why, when, and how to publish your books in the audio format. Whether it’s working with a publisher, an audiobook producer, or going DIY, Karen will lay out the pros and cons, giving you the tools to choose the best path for you.
Topics covered will include protecting your audiobook rights, casting, production basics, costs, distribution options, collaborating with narrators, insights about current trends, and marketing choices to be made before anyone presses record. This presentation aims to give authors an overview of how to meet listeners’ expectations and get your books into their ears.
Are Your Readers Listening?
Or, Marketing for Audiobooks
Veteran audiobook pro and USA Today Bestselling indie author Karen White (aka Karen Grey) promises to take you by the ear (er, hand) and lead you gently into the world of selling audiobooks. From choosing your narrator to backmatter to social media to advertising to what to do with those Audible codes, we’ll map out a plan for marketing your books in audio format.
Please note: this presentation will be focused entirely on audiobooks performed by professional, human narrators.
Publishing in Audio on a Budget
Or, How to work with human narrators without breaking the bank
20+ year veteran of the audiobook industry and indie author Karen White shares her insights and experience in this practical workshop. We’ll cover:
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Evaluating your current sales levels and skills sets to determine which publishing path will work best for you
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The evolution of the audiobook marketplace
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Finding, choosing and hiring narrators
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Budgeting and payment
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Distribution options overview