writing audio

Get your writing ready for audio

Are you thinking of publishing an audiobook? If so, you need some radio writing skills!

Writing for the ear calls for distinct techniques to make your book audio-friendly. The techniques are easy to learn, and will really help your book to stand out on the airwaves. What's more, your narrator will thank you for writing they love to perform. Ready to write for the ear? Read on!

Write for the ear

Want to get your book ready for audio production? Discover writing and editing techniques that pro radio scriptwriters use to write for performers, presenters and narrators.

Audio tech hub

Want to produce your own audiobook? Many independent publishers and authors are going the DIY route. Learn about home studio set up, and the pros and cons of lo-fi audiobook production.

1. Is audio for you?
Are you an author or publisher getting into audio? Audiobooks are the fastest-growing publishing market, with a huge and growing audience. Find out whether audio is worth your investment.
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Audiobooks for authors – are you ready to record your own book?

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Writing for Audiobooks – Audio-First for Flow & Impact

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Recording an audiobook – 5 lessons for ACX success

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is recording an audiobook worth it?
Is recording an audiobook worth it?

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2. Writing for the ear
With a few simple radio writing techniques, you can really make your audiobook shine on the airwaves. See below for audio-friendly writing advice for fiction and non-fiction authors.
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Recording an audio book – the magic of attunement

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Podcast: Sacha Black – how to write for audio

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Podcast: Writing for audio first on The Creative Penn

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Writing for Audiobooks – Audio-First for Flow & Impact

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3. Tech, studios, podcasts
Interested in home audiobook recording, audio genres, technology and guest podcasts? Get inspired and creative with ideas, kit and sound tech for audio writers.
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How to record your own audiobook – 8 tips for author success

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Recording your own audiobook – tech essentials for authors

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recording an audiobook - 5 lessons for ACX success
Recording an audiobook – 5 lessons for ACX success

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writing for audio-first on The Creative Penn
Podcast: Writing for audio first on The Creative Penn

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