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Business Media Audiobook Creation

How to Self Publish an Audio Book

Would You Like Your Audio Book on Audible, Amazon and Apple Books?
Rating: 4.4 out of 54.4 (44 ratings)
204 students
Created by Heidi Thorne
Last updated 3/2021
English
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Understand how to use Amazon's ACX site to get your audio book on Audible, Amazon and Apple Books (iTunes)
  • Know how to convert and self publish your existing print or eBook content into audio format… yourself!
  • Understand how to use basic functions of the free, open source Audacity audio editing software

Requirements

  • Comfortable with using basic computer software programs
  • Windows PC or Apple Mac computer
  • USB microphone and earphones (course will discuss how to select)

Description

Audio content is growing in popularity every year! That's why self published authors need to consider offering audio editions of their existing books and eBooks. And it can be done more inexpensively and efficiently than ever before... even for free!

We will be focusing specifically on self publishing audio books through Amazon and Audible's ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) platform. Here are some of the major topics we'll discuss:

  • Using the FREE Audacity open source software to record, edit, and export your audio book.

  • How to use the ACX platform to get your audio book on Audible, Amazon and Apple Books (iTunes).

  • Selecting a good, but inexpensive, microphone for recording yourself reading your book.

  • Tips for controlling your voice when narrating your book.

I'm Dr. Heidi Thorne, MBA/DBA, a nonfiction book editor and author of over 20 self published print books and eBooks on the topics of business, marketing, and self publishing. I have 9 audio books available for sale on Audible, Amazon and Apple Books. And I did them all myself!

The lectures show PC instructions, special instructions for Mac users are provided as needed throughout the course.

Note that ACX audio book publishing may not be available in all countries; check with ACX to see if it is available for your country prior to enrolling.

Of course, I have to disclose that while I will be sharing what I've learned from working with the Amazon/Audible ACX platform, I am not affiliated with, hired, endorsed, or approved by Amazon, ACX, Audible, or Apple/Apple Books. However, I do receive associate advertising compensation and/or royalties from Amazon, Audible, ACX and Apple/Apple Books as part of my normal course of business. Also, any products or services mentioned or featured in the course are there because I have personally used them in preparing my audio books; I am not compensated for including them. No assurances of acceptance of your audio book by ACX, Amazon, or Apple/Apple Books is offered. This course should not be used as a substitute for your own due diligence and research.

Ready to jump on the audio content revolution? Sign up and let's get started!

Who this course is for:

  • Self published authors who already have a print book or eBook completed and want to publish it as an audio book

Featured review

Julia Hidy
Julia Hidy
231 courses
8 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5a year ago
Such a useful, interesting and precise course with all the info and great, proven tips to get my books onto ACX.com and then Audible, iTunes and Amazon. Thank you Heidi Thorne for your GREAT course. I'm enjoying and appreciate taking it very much.

Course content

6 sections • 37 lectures • 3h 2m total length

  • Preview07:32
  • What is an Audio Book?
    06:34
  • Do You Have Audio Rights to YOUR Book?
    01:44
  • How to Make Your Book Audio-Friendly Before You Write It
    09:19
  • What is ACX?
    07:15
  • Understanding Audible
    10:20
  • What About Audio Books on CD?
    06:54
  • Just Checking In On Your Progress
    01:06

  • Preview03:22
  • Updating Your Audacity Software
    00:22
  • Microphones for Audio Book Recording
    07:56
  • Reducing Ambient Noise for Audio Book Recording
    07:45

  • Recording and Controlling Your Voice
    07:37
  • Audio Book Recording Tips for Reading What's There
    04:19
  • Tips for Reading Web Addresses in Audio Books
    03:37
  • Handling Subheadings in Audio Books
    02:11
  • Should You Self Publish Your Kindle eBook or Audio Book First?
    03:01
  • Should Your Audio Book Have Background Music?
    04:59
  • ACX Audio Book Submission Requirements
    10:53
  • Handling Front Matter and Back Matter for Your Audio Book
    03:51
  • How to Handle Tables, Graphs & Visual Info in Audio Books
    03:01
  • Preview04:46
  • Hiring Talent for Your Audio Book: What You Need to Know
    04:07

  • Basic Audio Editing Functions in Audacity
    08:19
  • Importing Audio into Audacity
    00:43
  • How to Edit Bloopers and Mistakes from Your Audio Files
    09:02
  • Reducing Noise and Adding Room Tones to Your Audio Files
    07:06
  • Audio Quality Edits and the Nyquist ACX Check Plugin
    08:34
  • Exporting Your Audio Files to MP3 Files
    02:05
  • ACX Audio Analysis Tool
    03:19
  • Using ACX's Predefined Basic Audio Book Cover Tool
    01:09
  • Creating Custom Audio Book Cover Art Using Canva
    05:49
  • How to Add PDF Resources to Your Audio Book
    01:16
  • Making Changes to Your Published Audio Book on ACX
    01:20

  • Understanding Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Distribution for Audio Books
    03:29
  • ACX Promo Codes versus Bounty URLs
    06:41

  • Closing Thoughts and Additional Resources
    01:11

Instructor

Heidi Thorne
Author, Business Speaker, and Podcast Host
Heidi Thorne
  • 4.5 Instructor Rating
  • 51 Reviews
  • 274 Students
  • 4 Courses

Dr. Heidi Thorne, MBA/DBA, is a business nonfiction author and self publishing advocate. She is the author of several print, eBook, and audio books on Amazon, Audible, and Udemy.

In addition to her self publishing career, Heidi was a trade newspaper editor for over 15 years, and had a long career in sales and advertising. She also taught at the college level for 5 years.

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