Believe it or
not, some people find it mentally painful to sit and read a print book. Some
people don’t have the time, considering their busy schedules. In the past, this
was not the case. People loved to read, but with the advent of innovative technology
such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, iPads and the latest gadgets, there
are hardly many people buying printed books as before. So what is the option
since the written word has to be read?
Audio books
have been around for a few years, but have not been as popular as E-books
(electronic books). Recently, there seems to be a surge in the purchase of audio
book formats. Consider the convenience of listening to an audio book while you
drive in your car or exercise at the gym. I love to read, so I could do both
printed and audio, but for those who just cannot see themselves opening up a
printed book, audio is the ideal option.
I have
created a couple of audio books from my printed copies and the response
has been amazing. In fact, people are buying more of these audio books than the
printed copies and guess what? They are the same price, so what is the catch?
People prefer to listen with their ears than read with their eyes.
Delivering Content
When you are
a writer, it is crucial that you deliver content in a variety of formats so
that you can reach a broader audience and allow them to read the content in a
way that they would prefer. Doing so will ensure that the information is easily
and properly digested. I love printed books, but in the past, I found more time
to read. These days, I am busy writing and don’t have as much time. So I can
relate to anyone who doesn’t have the time.
Audio books make it easier for many people and
for writers, like me as well. There are many different ways to promote your
audio book. You could share a sample chapter on your blog, or you could host a
webinar speaking on the related topic in your book to educate your target audience.
You could also produce a book trailer, which is a preview of the audio and any
visual components associated with it. This combination will bring your book to
life.
Beyond Audio Book Production
The hard work doesn't start when creating your audio book, but it is at the end of
production. When promoting your audio book, approach your marketing efforts as
if you were launching a new product. Don’t treat it as an extension of the
printed copy. This is the mistake many authors make. Consider it an entirely
new product for an entirely different target audience – the ones who prefer to
listen more than read. Use all the avenues and techniques that you are privy to
such as:
- · Writing a blog like this one with information on where our audio book version can be found online
- · Add a hyperlink on your website so that it can be purchased with one click
- · Post updates on your social media pages
- · Use Google+ Hangout and Twitter chat to get the word out to your online audience; pretending that it is a new book and not just a version of the previous one
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