Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams
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 for tips from the pros on production and marketing. Behind-the-scenes interviews with audiobook creators as well as audiobook production and marketing tips - with episodes weekly. #C-Suite Radio.
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Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
What’s wrong with the audiobook industry? And why and in what ways does it need to change? Becky leads us behind the scenes to discover what has driven the development of AMPlify Audiobooks, what some of the challenges have been in the process, and where we’re headed. AMPlify Audiobooks: Best for Authors: Best for Listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Do you consider yourself an expert? You should! Learn more about what questions to ask yourself that will both help you recognize your own expertise and also help you better identify your target audience. What kind of value should you be providing to them? Where do they hang out and what does that mean for you? Finding the answers to these kinds of questions are foundational to successful marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
What is the one most critical action you can take to effectively market your audiobook? You’d be surprised how many authors fail to take this one critical step and miss out not only on sales but also on building their own community and following. Make sure you are one of the authors who get this step done and done right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Wondering what to do about those pesky footnotes and annotations when making an audio of your book? Most audiobook producers will just assume they don’t matter and omit them. But is that the case with YOUR book? What are the key questions to ask and decisions you’ll need to make for your unique project. Becky Parker Geist guides you through the approach and options of this important topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
In this Audiobook Connection Podcast episode, host Becky Parker Geist explores the intricacies of audiobook royalties, distribution, and sales. For authors seeking to maximize their success, this podcast provides valuable insights into the world of audiobook royalties and distribution strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
A children’s book with live action dancers? You got it! Join a delightful conversation with author of the Once Upon a Dance book series for children and filmmaker Jim Parker of Riverview Studios. A sample of the beautiful video book created in this collaboration can be seen at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Collaborating with your fellow authors on a cross promotional campaign to boost your audiobook sales can be a powerful tool! Host Becky Parker Geist shares the playbook for the thriller campaign being run by a group of authors on AMPlify Audiobooks™ and how they’ve created wins for every participating author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Author Francis Rivetti joins Becky in a discussion about The House on Liberty Street—Home of Second Chances. Francis’ career as a journalist in England ferreting out stories in the local small village scene continued on after her move to the U.S. doing the same in the small towns of Northern California. Learn more at: https://proaudiovoices.com/product/the-house-on-liberty-street-home-of-second-chances/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
How is author Joe Belcastro using the AMPlify Audiobooks platform with his fellow thriller authors to collaboratively spread the word about his novel Dominature? Find out in this episode, including a few clips from an interview with Joe from episode 145 as well as the update on the current collaborative marketing campaign with his fellow thriller authors on AMPlify Audiobooks™. Learn more at https://proaudiovoices.com/product/dominature-what-if-the-devil-banished-god-from-heaven/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Host Becky Parker Geist interview Bob Rogers, the author of the historical novels First Dark and The Laced Chameleon, which earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, San Francisco Review, and Baltimore Examiner. Becky was also the narrator for The Laced Chameleon, with Bob handling post-production. Bob is a meticulous researcher, known to spend extra time, magnifying glass in hand, deciphering 18th and 19th century handwriting for “just the facts, ma’am.” A former U.S.Army captain and combat leader during the Vietnam War, Bob is frequently sighted at baseball games and concerts in Mérida, Yucatán, México.Learn more at https://bobrogers.biz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices