How to Turn Your Book into an Audiobook and Reach a Bigger Audience
In today’s fast-paced world, more people are consuming books through their ears rather than their eyes. Audiobooks have exploded in popularity—and for good reason. They’re convenient, mobile-friendly, and allow multitasking.
If you’ve already published a book (or are planning to), turning it into an audiobook is one of the smartest moves you can make to grow your reach, sales, and impact.
🎧 Why You Need an Audiobook Version
- Access a growing market: The audiobook industry is projected to surpass $35 billion globally by 2030.
- Reach busy readers: People listen while commuting, exercising, or cooking.
- Boost your brand: A professional audiobook enhances your credibility and multiplies your presence across platforms.
- More revenue streams: Audiobooks generate passive income across Audible, Apple Books, and Spotify.
📖 What Books Work Best for Audio?
Almost every genre can work in audio, but here’s what listeners love most:
- Memoirs (especially when narrated by the author)
- Self-help and business books
- Fiction with strong narration (romance, thriller, fantasy)
- Children’s books with expressive voice acting
🛠️ The Audiobook Production Process
- Script Prep: Finalize your manuscript. Remove charts or images not suited for audio.
- Choose a narrator: You can narrate your own book or hire a voice actor that fits your tone and genre.
- Record professionally: Use a studio or remote setup with high-quality audio and no background noise.
- Editing & mastering: Remove mistakes, normalize volume, and ensure ACX/Audible compliance.
- Distribute: Upload your files to Audible (via ACX), Findaway Voices, or AuthorNest’s distribution platform.
🎙️ Should You Narrate Your Own Book?
If you’ve written a memoir or personal development book, your voice can add authenticity. But it requires confidence, pacing, and technical skill. If in doubt, we can help you decide—or cast a narrator who brings your words to life.
🌍 Where Will Your Audiobook Be Sold?
- Audible (via Amazon and ACX)
- Apple Books
- Google Play
- Spotify (via Findaway)
- Barnes & Noble Audio
- Libraries (via OverDrive, Hoopla)
📚 AuthorNest Publishing Makes It Easy
Our All-in-One Audiobook Services include everything you need:
- Script review and audio formatting
- Narrator casting or author coaching
- Recording & mastering to industry standards
- Metadata setup and global distribution
- Custom audiobook cover design
📈 Expand Your Book’s Reach
Don’t let your book stop at the page. Give it a voice. Give it a new audience. Give it life in audio.