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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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18:47

AC-T-20 Bring Interactive Exercises To Life In...

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2020/07/16

Does your nonfiction title include exercises to enhance the reader’s experience? If so, you’ve likely grappled with how to translate these interactive elements into audiobook format. Today, we’ll tackle how to elegantly present exercises like fill-in-the-blanks, prompts, writing exercises, physical exercises, meditations and more in audiobook production. I’ll give you specific ways you can approach each of these, including the use of music-backed pauses, clear instructions, and strategic invitations

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19:32

AC-I-019 Audiobook Inspiration in Novel Places With...

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2020/07/09

Where could the inspiration for your next big title be hiding? Today Dale Arden, author of The Iguana Project, shares how an unexpected moment of inspiration launched him into first-time authorship. He’ll talk about how observing iguanas in the Galapagos planted the seeds for a murder mystery novel, and the many facets of bringing it to life over a 3 year creative journey. Tune in for his best tips on choosing the perfect audiobook narrator...especially if you have very colorful characters to bring

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AC-T-018 Tackling Internal Citations In Audiobook...

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2020/07/02

Internal citations like footnotes are a familiar sight in print books -- but how should we deal with them in audiobook production? There’s no one right answer, but today I’ll share a variety of options for integrating (or omitting) them in a way that maximizes listener experience. We’ll get to thinking about the value of the information to the listener and how to incorporate bibliographic information without harming the narrative flow. Follow these tips and you’ll be confidently and mindfully

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33:08

AC-I-017 Crafting Powerful Nonfiction with Nomi Bachar

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2020/06/25

Have you ever wanted to turn the raw material of life experience into transformative nonfiction? Today, author of Gates Of Power Nomi Bachar shares how her diverse history formed the foundation for a powerful self-help program. She took inspiration from her upbringing in Israel, experience in the performing arts, and training in various therapy modalities to create healing nonfiction. Tune in and get ideas for combining your unique life experience into books that help your audience grow! Learn

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AC-T-016 Clever Ways To Leverage Your Nonfiction Title

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2020/06/18

An audiobook holds the potential to ignite your business in so many ways! Whether your goal is to kickstart a speaking career, attract new coaching clients, or garner interest in your products, I’m going to give you my best tips for leveraging your nonfiction title to the fullest. Today I’ll share how you can develop relationships with your listeners by inviting them deeper into your world (and website!) by offering free bonus content. We’ll discuss ideas for compelling supporting content, how to

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26:05

AC-I-015 Creating Audiobooks That Heal with Guest Pam...

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2020/06/11

Do you have a message with the power to uplift and heal? That’s exactly what today’s guest Pamela Evans set out to do with her book, Ring Exchange: Life Lessons From A Multiple Marrier. She used her experience with multiple marriages to bring attention and wisdom to a situation often left hidden. She’ll share how she used humor to bring lightheartedness to a painful subject, and how you can use your voice to bring insight, guidance, and comfort to listeners that need it most. We’ll also tackle

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15:48

AC-T-014 Cost Basis For Audiobook Production:...

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2020/06/04

Sometimes seemingly simple questions can have very complicated answers. “What will producing my audiobook cost me?” is one of those common questions, and today I’ll help you unravel the tangle of cost basis options for audiobook production. We’ll explore the industry standard of charging by the finished hour, how that time is estimated, and the factors that affect your audiobook’s finished length. I’ll also share the pros and cons of ACX’s royalty share and royalty share plus options, and the types

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AC-T-013 Acknowledgements In Audiobooks...Your...

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2020/05/28

Roll the credits! …or don’t? Deciding what to do with acknowledgements leaves many audiobook creators scratching their heads. Should you scrap them? Include them? And if you do...where to work them in?! Today, I’ll share some insightful questions to help you decide whether or not to include acknowledgements in your audiobook. You’ll also learn the best placement for this track, so that you can create the most engaging, seamless listening experience possible. So tune in finally and put that

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18:27

AC-I-012 Interview with Buffy Ford Stewart

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2020/05/21

In episode 12 of Audio Book Connection, Becky Parker Geist interviews singer-songwriter and author of 'The Blanket and the Bear', Buffy Ford Stewart. Go behind the scenes with Buffy and Becky as they explore what inspired 'The Blanket and the Bear', how it grew from a poem into a musical audiobook and how Buffy hopes to change the world with her work! And make sure to stay tuned till the end of the episode for a sneak peak of 'The Blanket and the Bear'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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AC-T-011 Tips on Selecting Your Narrator Gender

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2020/05/14

Trying to figure out whether to have your book narrated by a male or female narrator? If your book is written in the third person, you might be wondering which would be better. Becky Parker Geist, CEO of Pro Audio Voices Inc, offers suggestions to help you make this decision - or if it makes most sense to leave auditions open to any gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AC-T-010 Do Children's Books work as Audiobooks?

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2020/05/08

Take a behind the scenes look at kids books with host Becky Parker Geist. What are the qualities of a kids book that make a good candidate for audio? What about the illustrations? Learn about how your children's book can be enhanced in audio, just as illustrations enhance a story visually. Hear samples from a range of books for kids to get inspired with techniques that might work well for your audiobook production project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AC-I-009 Interview with Jennifer Grais, author of...

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2020/04/30

Go behind the scenes with author Jennifer Grais. Christa's Luck, by Jennifer and Michael Grais, tells a story of the wild mustangs of Nevada and the teenage girl who leads the rescue mission to save them. Host Becky Parker Geist, who also narrated the audiobook invites Jennifer to share what surprises came up in the audiobook production process. What inspired this story? Jennifer shares her experience with audiobook production and how it brought her story to life in ways she did not expect. Learn

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AC-T-008 Tips on How to Manage Your Audiobook ISBNs

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2020/04/23

Been wondering what you need to know when it comes to ISBNs? The world runs on metadata. Learn the key things you need to know as an indie author so you can make good decisions about your ISBNs, whether your book is in print, ebook or audiobook format - and even the divisions in those basic formats (hard cover, paperback; downloadable or CD, for example). Host Becky Parker Geist takes you behind the scenes to provide just the info you need to make good audiobook production and marketing

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AC-T-007 Should I Include an About the Author in my...

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2020/04/09

Discover how to increase the impact of your audiobook with tips on how to leverage an About the Author track - even if you don't have an About the Author in your print or ebook editions. Becky Parker Geist walks you through ways to keep your audiobook up to date while also creating an invitation to your listeners to continue to engage with you, to purchase your other books and/or products and/or services. Find out how to take advantage of this opportunity that most authors and audiobook producers

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AC-I-006 Interview with Michelle Masters, author of...

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2020/03/26

Fascinating interview with transformation expert Michelle Masters, author of Money Magic: Clearing Your Path to Money, Time and Happiness. Learn about her experience recording her own book, and the decisions behind the music for the change patter exercises. Find out why our attempts to make changes in our lives often fail to generate the results we desire. And Michelle brings her delightful sense of humor to the interview just as she does to her work with transformation. More info at

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AC-T-005 When to Cast Multiple Narrators for your...

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2020/03/11

Learn when it is appropriate to have more than one voice narrate your audiobook. While the most typical audiobook is narrated by a single voice, there are many times when using multiple voices is a better choice. Examples include children's books (Tamara Shiloh's Jaxon's Magical Adventure with Black Inventors and Scientists), business books (Gil Broza's The Human Side of Agile), travel books (Chris Santilli's The Naked Truth About Hedonism II) and full cast projects such as screenplays (JD West's

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AC-I-004 Interview with Chris Shockowitz, author of...

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2020/02/27

Behind-the-scenes with Chris Shockowitz, author of Silent Invasion (book one in the Zalthuras Series), s well as the novel Colonizing Trappist. Joining the interview host Becky Parker Geist (also the narrator of Silent Invasion) is long time colleague, friend and fellow science fiction enthusiast Rajeev Nanda, author of AI.gov (also sci-fi) and RISE: Essential Soft-Skills For Career Management. Discussion includes: trends of classic sci-fi and the infiltration of fantasy and dystopian elements;

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AC-I-003 Interview with Margot Elaine Jones, author...

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2020/02/21

Creator Margot Elaine Jones pulled together a brilliant team of voiceover talent, musicians and more in the creation of Beneath the Dragonwood Trees. Hear about the inspiration that drives her forward and her vision for this creation. From stage play to audiobook to film to Broadway, Margot is on a mission to bring this musical masterpiece to families everywhere. To learn more about the author visit https://margotelainejones.com. Entertain the whole family with this original, orchestrated, magical

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AC-I-002 Interview with Wendy Bartlett, author of The...

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2020/02/21

Author Wendy Bartlett interviewed by Host Becky Parker Geist - also the narrator of Bartlett's audiobook. Wendy's book, The Flood: the Dangerous Exploits of Three Girls, a Cat and a Boat (The Elizabeth Books Series, Book 4), is geared for kids ages 8-12. Hear about what the audiobook production experience was like for this author as her book was brought to life in audio. https://wendybartlett.com When 11-year-old Elizabeth is left to babysit her four-year-old sister one rainy night, neither of them

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AC-T 001 Welcome to Audiobook Connection!

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2020/02/03

Interviews of audiobook creative teams - authors, narrators, audio engineers, marketing teams, even listeners - as well as audiobook production tips. An overview of what we'll be doing on Audiobook Connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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