Episode 102 / Do you want to promote your audiobooks? Or are you just getting started with audio and aren’t sure how to create an audiobook? Will Dages, Head of Findaway Voices, joins us talk all things audio. Will tells us about Findaway’s new Marketplace, which helps connect narrators and authors. He also shares tips about how to work with narrators, how to promote your audio on all platforms, and why you want your audiobooks in libraries. Intro links: Goal-setting for Authors: Episode #154 of the Successful Writer Podcast with Alana Terry Show notes: Why it’s easier to make an audiobook than you might think Why audio is a long-term income generator for authors Why social media isn’t the “holy grail” for authors How diversifying in format widens your audience Tips on how to work with a narrator to get a great audiobook Trends on what is selling in audiobooks Changes in the audiobook industry: short term promos, stair-step pricing, and uptick in sales of shorter audio Findaway’s Marketplace and how it helps connect audiobook narrators with authors How to promote your audio to libraries Audio preorders and how they help promote your audiobooks Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links: Website: finSend us a textSupport the show🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

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