Creating Audiobooks: An Overview of the Production Process
Audiobooks
Dive into the exciting world of audiobooks. From production and narration to distribution, learn how to create and sell high-quality audio content.
BookMachine launches brand spanking new event series: BookMachine Unplugged 2019
The popular event series is back, covering key industry topics – Production, Editorial, Tech, Marcomms, Audio and Design. This year there will be 6 Unplugged events,…
Narrating audiobooks: an actor’s perspective
I’ve not been narrating audiobooks for that long really. I started when I left drama school in 2010, and have now read over 150 of them.
Studio Care 101: How publishers can look after their audiobook studios
Neil Gardner is the managing director of leading UK audiobook production house Ladbroke Audio, and independent audiobook publisher Spokenworld Audio. He is an international award-winning…
Freedom, books, flowers… and a podcast
Thea Lenarduzzi is a commissioning editor at the TLS and the co-host of Freedom, Books, Flowers and the Moon, the TLS’s weekly podcast. She is…
Making yourself heard: how to create a books podcast that really stands out
Derek Owusu is a writer, podcaster, and mentor from Tottenham. He realised his passion for literature aged 23 while studying Exercise Science at University. Before…
4 reasons why publishers should consider music focused streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music
Carla Herbertson joined Zebralution, a leading distributor of digital media content, as their Head of UK Audio Content in January. She has been working in the…
Sounds important: why audiobooks mean so much
Cameron Drew is VP of Publishing Partnerships at Booktrack. He considers himself to be a Digital Media Specialist, Start-up Junkie, and Friendly Canadian.
Publishers Love Audio: key highlights from the social media celebration
From Monday 11th June until Sunday 17th June, publishers across the UK shared their love for audiobooks during a week-long campaign titled Love Audio; an…
Audiobooks bring stories to life for all readers
This is a guest post by Eliza Kavanagh, Campaigns Executive at the Publishers Association.
LoveAudio: time to shout loudly and proudly about audiobooks
Fionnuala Barrett is Senior Audio Editor at HarperCollins, where she creates audiobooks for authors as diverse as Gail Honeyman, Stuart MacBride, Dawn O’Porter, Joanna Cannon…
Audiobook publishing: where to begin
Jo Forshaw is a consultant specialising in audiobook publishing. Having previously tinkered with audio as an agent, retailer and programmer for Oneword Radio, she ran the…
Behind the inspiring new podcast for book lovers: Papertrail
Alex Blott is the host and creator of the Papertrail podcast. He is also currently working on the Think in Translation podcast series for Vagabond…
Take-aways from Quantum 2018: BookMachine’s overview of the day
Abbie Headon runs Abbie Headon Publishing Services, and offers a range of skills including writing, editing and commissioning, alongside social media, website development and publishing management. She…
Introducing ‘Spooks’, the free audiobook search engine app
Carla Herbertson joined Zebralution, a leading distributor of digital media content, as their Head of UK Audio Content in January. She has been working in…
