Caine says: I think it makes sense to an extra layer of production (music, effects) to audiobooks so the electronic voice of an e-reader can’t compete. What do you think?
Resources Mentioned
Q-In-Law, by Peter David. Audiobook read by John DeLancie and Majel Barrett
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Brian asks:
What’s a good straightforward tutorial for doing cover art?
Resources Mentioned:
Joel Friedlander’s Monthly eBook Cover Design Awards
Becoming an Every Day Novelist by J. Daniel Sawyer
Createspace Cover Design Resources
Questions Ep. 176: When Your Ideas Show Up on TV
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Taken By The T-Rex
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Brian asks: What do you think of ebooks with audio and video and internet-dependent components?
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Brian asks: Would including a writer’s music playlist at the end of each chapter add to the reader’s experience?
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Robert asks: What’s the best way to structure the opening and closing credits for fiction podcasts?
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Simon asks: What are your thoughts on subscription models (akin to Netflix for films or Spotify for music) for book distribution?
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Simon asks: Is there a good audiobook market for short stories?
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Chris asks: If your novel is tied to a historical event, is better to release on the anniversary of the event, or a few months ahead to generate reviews/buzz?
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Ruth asks: I write both fiction and nonfiction. Should I have two separate author websites, or one with separate subsections? What should I consider when making that decision?
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Indiana Jim asks: What’s the best way to release books in multiple series?
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