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Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

Becky Parker Geist

Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world - as well as authors and publishers looking

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21:44

AC-T-120 Writing Exercises Within Your Audiobook

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/06/16

Does your book include writing exercises? How should you handle those in an audiobook? Is there a way to do them that works in audio? Should you just put them on your website and leave them out? Or are they opportunities instead of obstacles? Host Becky Parker Geist discusses what to consider in your decisions, how to handle writing exercises, how to leverage those, and samples of instructions you can give your listeners. Exercises can enhance your client value journey, if you know how to handle

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46:31

AC-I-119 The Mystery of Mastering: An Interview with...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/06/09

Join host Becky Parker Geist for a discussion about mastering audiobook files with two-time Grammy™ award winning audio engineer Michael Reaves. From studio to microphone technique, from single narrator to full cast, with or without music and SFX, learn what it means for your audiobook to be properly mastered. It’s not only about passing QC required specifications for distribution. The art of mastering is part of what keeps our listeners engaged, even though recording takes place over many recording

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15:11

AC-T-118 Your Graphic Novel in Audio

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2022/06/02

Audiobook versions of graphic novels are growing in popularity, but as a distinctly visual format, how that works may not be easy to figure out. Host Becky Parker Geist provides tips to help you save lots of money in the process, while also helping you get the best version of your graphic novel audiobook. From the elements to include in the scripting, to the kinds of sound effects and how to identify them, to casting your actors. If you’re the author of a graphic novel and considering converting to

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35:46

AC-I-117 Adam Weldon Thrillers - An interview with...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/05/26

Titan Book Award-winning author William McGinnis joins Becky Parker Geist to discuss his Adam Weldon Thriller series, now with four books, the first three launched in audio and the fourth in production. Learn more about his journey as a successful nonfiction writer who has turned to fiction, and tips on what he has learned in the publishing process. Learn more about William McGinnis at WilliamMcGinnis.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:04

AC-T-116 Series and Sequences - Marketing Your Series

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2022/05/19

If you have a book series, or even a single audiobook that is very long, we’ve got some tips for you! What if you could stay in front of your customers so that as they finish listening to each of your audiobooks, they are back for the next one? And if you only have one of your books in audio, have you thought about how to still get the message out about the next one? Or whatever else is next in your customer value journey? Becky Parker Geist will share her tips on how to market your book series

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23:08

AC-T-115 AMPlify Your Distribution and Marketing

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/05/12

Using the AMPlify program offered by Pro Audio Voices, you can regain or maintain control of your audiobook launch timing, pricing, promotions, discount codes, customer info and so much more while dramatically increasing your royalties! Becky will talk you through the program, what it offers, and also how to maximize its use with your audiobook. This marketing program used to be exclusive to Pro Audio Voices’ production clients, but is now available to authors who already have a completed audiobook

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38:19

AC-I-114 Filmed Theatre - An interview with Jim...

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2022/05/05

Join Becky Parker Geist and Jim Parker, owner of Riverview Studios, as they have a behind-the-scenes chat about Colla Voce, a new play by Larry Klein that premieres May 7, 2022. Bringing a play to life in film, including filming in a confined space, creates opportunities and challenges for the entire production team. From lighting to sound to resident dogs, the five-day shoot and months of post-production work involved an abundance of creative problem-solving. Learn more at

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51:46

AC-I-113 Life’s Not Yoga—Or Is It? - An interview...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/04/28

Behind the scenes with author Jacqui Burnett you’ll get to hear about casting decisions and why it was critical to find the narrator who could effectively characterize a few key players in this memoir of growing up in South Africa during apartheid. This book and audiobook are part of a Dare to Be Love platform for healing. Learn about how this project helps raise awareness for #DareToBeLove and some of the ways in which the audiobook is leveraged to increase the impact of this message of

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18:47

AC-I-112 Theatre as Audiobook

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2022/04/21

If you have a play or screenplay, this is an episode you’ll want to hear! Learn about the elements of the process of turning a theatre playscript or screenplay into an audiobook. You’ll need to think through the visual messages inherent in the original format to adapt the script to the audio-only format. Host Becky Parker Geist also covers music and sound effects—how to determine what is needed and helpful, as well as casting and recording—how to manage your budget while getting the best of

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27:14

AC-I-111 The Speed of Light - An interview with...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/04/14

Join us for a fascinating interview with Liz Rosner who was one of three narrators for her book, The Speed of Light. Get a behind the scenes peek at some of the challenges and joys of this kind of approach. What were some of the surprise discoveries that emerged out of the audiobook production process? Why the re-release of this title in audio after twenty-one years? In this episode, you’ll hear about key decisions that were made about the recording and why those choices were made and also

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40:58

AC-I-110 Back to Basics: Your Author Website - An...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/04/07

Host Becky Parker Geist interviews marketing strategist Todd Walker on the top items that make websites effective or lose their visitors and potential customers. What path do you want your website visitors to take? How do you get them to walk that path? Learn how to get started to get your website to work for you, regardless of the size of your budget. These are small but powerful things you can do to turn visitors into customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:34

AC-T-109 Why Starting with a Final Manuscript Matters...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/03/31

You’ve finished your manuscript and are ready to start the audiobook production process. But then when listening to the recording you hear things that you’d like to change. Unlike making changes in a word document, where changing a word here and there is no big deal—just cut and paste, in the audio arena it’s a very different beast. Look behind the scenes and dive into what that means, whether it’s even possible, and what it takes to make modifications after the recording is done. Learn more about

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36:16

AC-I-108 The Book of Timothy: An interview with Joan...

Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the... ·

2022/03/24

This powerful memoir delves into the controversial world of the Catholic Church and what happened to Joan’s brother Tim, the only one willing to publicly speak about what happened to him as a boy. The abuse he suffered and ongoing effects into adulthood are the central focus of his sister Joan’s memoir. Joan is a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alaska. Hear about the effect of the publication of the book on their family and friends, and Tim’s experience of listening to the

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48:03

AC-I-107 #Booktok: An interview with Desiree Duffy

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2022/03/17

Wondering if TikTok is a place you should be and if so how to make it work for you? Desiree Duffy is the founder of Black Chateau, a marketing and public relations agency that has successfully delved into this up-and-coming world of #BookTok. Learn about why and how you’ll want to connect with #BookTok influencers, what kind of agreements you can form with them, and what makes the viral potential of #BookTok so very exciting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AC-T-106 Start Your Audiobook Marketing with a Plan

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2022/03/10

Marketing your audiobooks and books can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Join host Becky Parker Geist for this episode on ways to keep your marketing manageable. Step number one is having a plan for your next step and each step along the way. Chunking it down to where you can see the path emerge clearly, as a result of mapping deeply, can make your journey enjoyable—even if marketing in general feels like a necessary nuisance. No matter where you’re starting, these tips will help you keep

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25:24

AC-T-105 Listening as Research

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2022/03/03

In a world where more readers than ever are requesting for their favorite books to be available on audio, many authors don’t know where to start in making that happen. What better way to research than by listening to other audiobooks? This week, host Becky Parker Geist talks about how listening to audiobooks of the same style as yours can help you figure out where to begin in producing your own. When should you use a full cast versus a single narrator? What sort of sound effects should you have, if

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17:12

AC-T-104 Children's Books - Marketing and Bonus Material

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2022/02/24

In a continuation of last week’s episode, host Becky Parker Geist discusses ways to maximize the effects of your content to most benefit your listeners as well as yourself. What sort of bonus material is appropriate for a children’s audiobook? What can be marketed towards parents and educators but also be entertaining for children? How do you answer your customers’ question of “what else do you have to offer” once they are done listening to your audiobook? All this and more will be discussed as well

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AC-T-103 Children's Books - Benefits and Options

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2022/02/17

Thinking of producing a children’s audiobook? Then this episode is for you. Given that children’s audio makes up such a small percentage of the market, it can be daunting to figure out where to start. You might even think there’s no point in making one at all. But that’s no reason to give up. In fact, this gap in the market provides a vast array of opportunities for you to take advantage of! In this episode, host Becky Parker Geist will walk you through the benefits of children’s audiobooks, what

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28:10

AC-T-102 Creating Effective Calls to Action for Your...

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2022/02/10

Getting your audience to follow a “call to action” outside of listening to your audiobook can be tricky, and can often seem like a gimmick or sales pitch. In this episode, you’ll learn how to enhance your listeners’ experience and make them eager to engage with your content. Whether your audiobook is fiction, nonfiction, or for children, there are ways to create excitement and curiosity that will guide your audience to interact with your work. Host Becky Parker Geist will teach you tips and tricks

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36:44

AC-I-101 Bringing Compelling Stories to Life:...

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2022/02/03

When history is written by the winners, it is always worthwhile to honor those whose stories are buried or forgotten. “Once in a Blood Moon” reframes American history and delves into the often undervalued influence African-Americans had on building the country we know and love today. Host Becky Parker Geist speaks with award-winning author Dorothea Bonneau about her characters, inspiration, and the 15 years of research into black history that went into her book. Learn more about your ad choices

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