Ep 90: Creating Audiobooks with Drew Linsalata

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Drew Linsalata has been my go-to for years when it comes to audiobooks and podcasts as well as any "How do I get the most bang for my buck?" questions when it comes to tech hardware. In this episode of Write the Damn Book Already, he helps dissect the why, when, and how of audiobook creation. Topics include:Gear setup (for under $70)The popular mic everyone thinks they should use (but shouldn’t)What device to read your book from for best flow and qualityRecommended audio editing software (that’s free!)The truth about the cost of producing an audiobook as well as expected earnings (advertised numbers are a bit misleading)How to determine if it’s “worth it” to create an audiobook  The biggest misconceptions authors have about audiobooksCONNECT WITH DREWThe Anxious Truth:  A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, and AgoraphobiaSeven Percent Slower: A Simple Trick for Moving Past Anxiety and Stress: The Anxious Truth: Anxiety Education and SupportAn Anxiety Story: How I Recovered from Anxiety, Panic, and AgoraphobiaDrew’s podcast: The Anxious TruthCREATE CAPTIVATING AUDIOBOOKS: A PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN WORKSHOP  Click here to learn more and sign upMENTIONSSamantha Garcia's audiobook: Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact Episode 40: How to sell 2589 Books in 30 Hours (with Sam Garcia)Awesound - selling audiobooks directly to listeners🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉  PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth