Why Audiobooks Get Abandoned by Chapter Four with Liza Jacob

Liza Jacob is a seasoned audiobook narrator with over 30 titles produced across romance, cozy mystery, fantasy, and speculative fiction, and more than 10 accents mastered. Having worked closely with producers, engineers, and authors, she brings a rare insider's view of exactly where audiobooks succeed, and where they quietly fail.In this episode, Liza breaks down what's really happening in the first few chapters that determines whether listeners finish a book or abandon it, the performance choices most indie authors don't realize are costing them retention, and how her unique perspective as both narrator and author shapes the advice she gives.What We Talked About:Why some audiobooks get abandoned by chapter fourPerformance choices that quietly cost authors listenersChoosing between AI narration and human narrationWhat narrators wish authors understood but rarely say out loudHow to choose the right narrator for your bookConnect with Liza Jacob:Website & free guide: lizajacob.com/indie-authorsTikTok: linked on her profile