recording

Is recording an audiobook a worthwhile investment for authors? Are time and money well spent on audio production, or would you be better focusing on other things – such as writing your next book? I discussed this recently with writer and podcaster Emma Dhesi and it’s such a tricky issue! Every writer is different, and…

Thinking of recording your own audiobook? As I discovered, it’s a steep learning curve! Here are some audio recording tips, to help to you avoid some pitfalls I encountered. Check out my studio setup basics too. 1. Set a decent recording level The volume may need to be higher than you think. My first ACX…

If you’re an author who wants to record your own audiobook, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s so much advice out there, some of it highly technical. Do you need it? Or do you just get a decent microphone and off you go? Well, I have a radio background, and failed twice to get into…

Audio books have taken off big-time in recent years, and many writers are looking at recording their fiction for Audible or other audio platforms. But what does it take? And are you ready? This how-to will help you to decide. I trained in radio, so I thought recording an audiobook would be straightforward. It turns…

Recording an audiobook isn’t easy! But after two tries, my audiobook Writing for Audiobooks passed the quality test. Here’s what I learned, so you can get it right first time. First off, I have a radio background. I’ve learned writing and presenting techniques from working for BBC radio, writing journalism and radio drama, and presenting…