Perhaps you're an author who has the audio rights to your book, and you don't have a lot of funds to turn it into an audio book. This article is for you, so read on!
Scholars of Homer believe that his epic poems were shared orally during his time and for hundreds of years after, so the performance can make or break your experience. If you’re taking an epic journey this weekend, listen to one of these audiobook versions of “The Odyssey” while you’re on the road!
I have been guilty of admiring other freelancers’ success, and trying to follow their paths. In fact, I think it’s natural to do this, and that’s where many people go wrong. Here are some reasons why it’s a bad idea:
First of all, let’s zero in on the why. This article is for you if you are an indie author, or a trad author who kept your audio rights, and you want to sell your audiobook for a profit. Or you might be a narrator who could use the information...
Many of us have taken this little story for granted, but think of how often positive thinking helps us get through a challenge. I recently joined a rock climbing gym, and I noticed that the words going through my mind have a huge impact on me getting up a difficult wall. I’ve started to replace my initial thought “nope” or “that’s too far to reach” with “I can do this!” and just saying those words in my head can be the factor that gets me to the top...
As someone who works in the book world, I frequent book signings and conventions a few times per year. I’ve heard some horror stories about a few of these events. Attendees and vendors spend a lot of money on airfare and accommodation to attend- not to mention tickets or table fees for the conventions themselves. I don't have cash to burn, so I've been meticulous about vetting any event that I plan to go to.
In 2023, I wrote a post called “Findaway Marketplace is Winding Down”. That post still gets a lot of traffic, but a lot of things have changed in the audiobook industry since the takeover of Findaway by Spotify. I thought I’d write about those changes and how to stay on top of them in the future.
I wanted to find the top Cozy Fantasy books, so I searched on Amazon. A few of the heavy hitters came up...“Cozy Fantasy” is not one of the categories listed.
I’ve always been the type of person that needs a deadline in order to get anything done, so learning about Parkinson’s Law really resonated with me. In fact, I’ve been able to increase my productivity by scheduling time for specific tasks and not allowing myself to deviate from my schedule.
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