M.K. Williams | Self-Narrating and Producing an Audiobook for Newbie Authors | Authortube Writing Conference 2023 @1MKWilliams | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Many new authors don't have the budget to hire a professional narrator or audiobook producer. In this presentation, I will walk authors through the process to prepare their audiobook script, how to record it in Audacity, and then mastering the files so they are approved by ACX or Findaway Voices. I taught myself how to do this the hard way. Learning these skills can help them save time and money on their author journey.
Links from today’s presentation
ATR 2100
amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100x-USB-Cardioid-Microphone-ATR/dp/B07ZPBFVKK/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mk064-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=b8f26de83aa5d935810ec738f733ac33&camp=1789&creative=9325
Blue Snowball
amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mk064-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=08fc2d8f62fa785d9458d89b11cff818&camp=1789&creative=9325
Blue Yeti
amazon.com/Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Streaming-Podcasting/dp/B07QKQJL17?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mk064-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=045c5557dcdda0763dde2b8ec72ab4ed&camp=1789&creative=9325
Audacity: audacityteam.org
ACX Audiobook Submission Requirements: acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300
ACX Audio Lab: acx.com/audiolab
My other videos on self-publishing audiobooks:
ACX Upload Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=QYjmd1pI8Vk
Findaway Voices Upload Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=s9lGFvWYy7Q
Audiobook Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=5bq1a3D8m3Q&list=PL5wG4jOiELp2QAmaaj_aZvTtugBrd36AP
1. AWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com
2. 2023 AWC Playlist: bit.ly/2023_AWC_Playlist
3. 2023 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): bit.ly/AWC_2023_Feedback
4. Fictionary’s YouTube video: youtu.be/CpW5gQeu-wo
5. Fictionary's Website: fictionary.co
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Many new authors don't have the budget to hire a professional narrator or audiobook producer. In this presentation, I will walk authors through the process to prepare their audiobook script, how to record it in Audacity, and then mastering the files so they are approved by ACX or Findaway Voices. I taught myself how to do this the hard way. Learning these skills can help them save time and money on their author journey.
Links from today’s presentation
ATR 2100
amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100x-USB-Cardioid-Microphone-ATR/dp/B07ZPBFVKK/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mk064-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=b8f26de83aa5d935810ec738f733ac33&camp=1789&creative=9325
Blue Snowball
amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mk064-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=08fc2d8f62fa785d9458d89b11cff818&camp=1789&creative=9325
Blue Yeti
amazon.com/Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Streaming-Podcasting/dp/B07QKQJL17?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mk064-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=045c5557dcdda0763dde2b8ec72ab4ed&camp=1789&creative=9325
Audacity: audacityteam.org
ACX Audiobook Submission Requirements: acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300
ACX Audio Lab: acx.com/audiolab
My other videos on self-publishing audiobooks:
ACX Upload Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=QYjmd1pI8Vk
Findaway Voices Upload Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=s9lGFvWYy7Q
Audiobook Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=5bq1a3D8m3Q&list=PL5wG4jOiELp2QAmaaj_aZvTtugBrd36AP
1. AWC Website: authortubewritingconference.com
2. 2023 AWC Playlist: bit.ly/2023_AWC_Playlist
3. 2023 AWC Feedback Form (to enter GIVEAWAYS!): bit.ly/AWC_2023_Feedback
4. Fictionary’s YouTube video: youtu.be/CpW5gQeu-wo
5. Fictionary's Website: fictionary.co
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCjvBO4kjuBSYe6Bi3RYQAQA/join
Music from: Wondershare Filmora Sounds: "Something Cheer You Up"
How You Can Support This Channel and My Work:
👍Like, Subscribe, and Comment on this video!
✉️Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/52c7cd246b5b/authoryourambition
➕Follow me on my other channels: FB | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads
facebook.com/1mkwilliams
twitter.com/1mkwilliams
instagram.com/1mkwilliams
goodreads.com/author/show/14420756.M_K_Williams
☕️Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/1mkwilliams
📚Check out my books and purchase them or request them at your library: 1mkwilliams.com or payhip.com/MKWilliamsPublishingLLC
Author Your Ambition Merch on Etsy:
📖etsy.com/shop/AuthorYourAmbition
Need help with your book?
📞You can actually do 1-on-1 coaching with me, learn more about the services available here: calendly.com/1mkwilliamsauthor/author-coach-consultation
Need help with your author business?
📈 You can book time with me to go over your author business and overcome your current roadblocks: calendly.com/1mkwilliamsauthor/author-biz
Partnership Opportunities:
Interested in working together to collaborate on an upcoming video? Let's connect: authoryourambition.com/partnership-opportunities
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you, but it can help me continue to create and put out more content. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
