How to Make an eBook Into an AudioBook
Have you ever thought about how to make an eBook into an audiobook? No? Actually, this is one of the simplest ways to increase the value of your eBook; and that's important because when your products have greater value, your credibility is enhanced.
Before I talk about the "how" part of recording your ebook, I need to spend a little time talking about you.
Most people are put off by the sound of their own voices.
And that's understandable, because what we hear when we talk and what we hear when you listen to a recording are quite different.
A recording stores the sound of your voice only; but when you talk, you hear your voice as it resonates in your head.
The key to knowing whether or not you should make an audio recording is whether or not you have the voice for it.
You'll find, for example, that many audiobooks are recorded by actors, rather than the authors.
Why is that? Well it's because the actors will do a much better job.
Their diction will be better than yours, at least for the first few times you attempt to do it.
Of course, there's a certain amount of name recognition when an actor reads it; but primarily you'll find it's because of the voice he or she has.
If you have a distinctive voice, then recording it may be a good way for you to enhance the value of your ebook.
Anyone, including you, can improve your voice and your ability to read and be recorded, if you have the patience to practice.
If you can overcome the "embarrassing" sound of your voice, and read what you've written in a way that's easy to understand, then making an audiobook of what you've written may be a sensible option.
Here are some suggestions to get you started.
1.
Start by just reading it out loud.
2.
Note where you need to breathe 3.
Pay attention to the phrases that are difficult to say.
4.
Slow down.
Most of all, work toward making what you have to say sound more like casual teaching than simply reading.
If you don't know what the difference between the two is, then go to your local library and check out an audiobook.
You'll notice straightaway what being read to sounds like.
You're goal is to read it as if you're presenting to just one person.
Before I talk about the "how" part of recording your ebook, I need to spend a little time talking about you.
Most people are put off by the sound of their own voices.
And that's understandable, because what we hear when we talk and what we hear when you listen to a recording are quite different.
A recording stores the sound of your voice only; but when you talk, you hear your voice as it resonates in your head.
The key to knowing whether or not you should make an audio recording is whether or not you have the voice for it.
You'll find, for example, that many audiobooks are recorded by actors, rather than the authors.
Why is that? Well it's because the actors will do a much better job.
Their diction will be better than yours, at least for the first few times you attempt to do it.
Of course, there's a certain amount of name recognition when an actor reads it; but primarily you'll find it's because of the voice he or she has.
If you have a distinctive voice, then recording it may be a good way for you to enhance the value of your ebook.
Anyone, including you, can improve your voice and your ability to read and be recorded, if you have the patience to practice.
If you can overcome the "embarrassing" sound of your voice, and read what you've written in a way that's easy to understand, then making an audiobook of what you've written may be a sensible option.
Here are some suggestions to get you started.
1.
Start by just reading it out loud.
2.
Note where you need to breathe 3.
Pay attention to the phrases that are difficult to say.
4.
Slow down.
Most of all, work toward making what you have to say sound more like casual teaching than simply reading.
If you don't know what the difference between the two is, then go to your local library and check out an audiobook.
You'll notice straightaway what being read to sounds like.
You're goal is to read it as if you're presenting to just one person.
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