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How to Turn Your Book into an Audiobook
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How to Turn Your Book into an Audiobook

Step-by-Step Recording, Publishing and Promotion on Audible, iTunes and Google Play
Created byLisa Newton
Last updated 7/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Produce a professional-grade audiobook recording that resonates with your readers and listeners
  • Understand the full book-to-audio process from manuscript preparation to final distribution
  • Set up the technical equipment and recording environment needed for high-quality audio
  • Adapt your written content for audio format, including pacing, tone and vocal delivery
  • Publish your audiobook on Audible, iTunes and Google Play using a step-by-step process
  • Market and promote your audiobook effectively to reach a wider audience and increase sales

Course content

5 sections • 13 lectures • 1h 36m total length

  • Introduction6:53

Requirements

  • You should have a written book - or be close to completing one - that you intend to turn into an audiobook.
  • No prior recording or technical experience is required.

Description

Want to reach more readers and grow your author brand?

Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing publishing formats — and turning your book into one is far easier than most authors think.

In this course, I walk you through exactly how to take your written book and publish it as a professional audiobook, ready for distribution on Audible, iTunes, Google Play and more.

Whether you're narrating it yourself or hiring a voice actor, I cover the full process: technical setup, production, platform publishing and promotion strategies that actually work. You'll learn how to prepare your manuscript for audio narration, the pros and cons of DIY versus professional narration, step-by-step publishing on the major platforms, technical tips for recording and editing your audio files, how to promote your audiobook and build a wider fanbase, and how to repurpose your audio content for social media, podcasts or even radio.

The course includes real-world guidance from a publishing expert with over 20 books published, plus resources, templates and checklists to keep you on track. I also share insider advice on the most common audiobook pitfalls — and how to avoid every single one of them.

As a bonus, I'll show you how to use your audio content to increase your overall visibility and book sales beyond the audiobook itself.

This course is practical, easy to follow, and designed for indie authors, self-publishers and entrepreneurs who are ready to expand their reach.

Don't just write it — voice it. Turn your words into audio, reach a bigger audience, and take your book to the next level.

Enrol today.

Who this course is for:

  • Published authors who want to expand their reach by turning their existing book into an audiobook
  • Book publishing agencies looking to add audiobook production to their service offering
  • Anyone interested in audiobook production, voice-over work or narration as a creative or commercial skill
  • Writers, self-publishers and content creators who want to turn their books, ebooks or written content into audio

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