Creating & Profiting from the Perfect Amazon ACX Audiobook Project

CREATING AND PROFITING

FROM THE PERFECTACX AUDIOBOOK

PROJECT

David H. Lawrence XVII

CREATING AND PROFITING

FROM THE PERFECTACX AUDIOBOOK

PROJECT

David H. Lawrence XVII

ABOUT DAVID

I am a number of things.I am a number of things.

ABOUT DAVID

I am an on-camera TV and film actor.I am an on-camera TV and film actor.

ABOUT DAVID

I am a VO talent.I am a VO talent.

ABOUT DAVID

I am a teacher and mentor to storytellers.

I am a teacher and mentor to storytellers.

ABOUT DAVID

I am an app developer and ‘net marketer.

I am an app developer and ‘net marketer.

ABOUT DAVID

I am often a creepy, evil villain.I am often a creepy, evil villain.

ABOUT DAVID

I am often a goofball comedy player.I am often a goofball comedy player.

ABOUT DAVID

All I do as a performer is tell stories.All I do as a performer is tell stories.

ABOUT DAVID

I am an audio book narrator.I am an audio book narrator.

ABOUT DAVID

A really, really good audio book narrator.

A really, really good audio book narrator.

ABOUT DAVID

I am an Audible Approved Producer.I am an Audible Approved Producer.

ABOUT DAVID

I’ve narrated over 100 audiobooks.I’ve narrated over 100 audiobooks.

ABOUT DAVID

I train narrators to work with ACX.I train narrators to work with ACX.

ABOUT DAVID

I can help you find a great ACX narrator.

I can help you find a great ACX narrator.

How ACX Works

How ACX Works

You write a book.

How ACX Works

You write a book. You publish it in the Kindle Marketplace.

How ACX Works

You write a book. You publish it in the Kindle Marketplace. You claim your title on ACX.

How ACX Works

You write a book. You publish it in the Kindle Marketplace. You claim your title on ACX. Either you narrate and produce your own book…

How ACX Works

You write a book. You publish it in the Kindle Marketplace. You claim your title on ACX. Either you narrate and produce your own book... …or you hire someone like me to narrate and produce it

for you.

How ACX Works


for you. You and the narrator (which may be you) split the

royalties…

How ACX Works


for you. You and the narrator (which may be you) split the

royalties… … or you pay the narrator money to narrate and produce

it.

How ACX Works

You write a book. You publish it in the Kindle Marketplace. You claim your title on ACX. Either you narrate and produce your own book... …or you hire someone like me to narrate and produce it for

you. You and the narrator (which may be you) split the

royalties… … or you pay the narrator money to narrate and produce it. ACX handles the audition, production and marketing of the

book

How To Find A Narrator on ACX


Have an idea of the type of voice you want.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX. Invite narrators of that description on ACX.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX. Invite narrators of that description on ACX. Review all of the auditions you receive.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX. Invite narrators of that description on ACX. Review all of the auditions you receive. When you find the one you like, make them an offer.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX. Invite narrators of that description on ACX. Review all of the auditions you receive. When you find the one you like, make them an offer. Stay in touch as the book is produced.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX. Invite narrators of that description on ACX. Review all of the auditions you receive. When you find the one you like, make them an offer. Stay in touch as the book is produced. Offer notes on errors, then approval of the project.


Have an idea of the type of voice you want. Decide if that’s you or not. If it is, go for it. If it isn’t, place your project up for audition on ACX. Invite narrators of that description on ACX. Review all of the auditions you receive. When you find the one you like, make them an offer. Stay in touch as the book is produced. Offer notes on errors, then approval of the project. ACX will then approve the quality of the project and

release it.

That’s how to find ANY narrator.But how do you find the RIGHT

narrator?

That’s how to find ANY narrator.But how do you find the RIGHT

narrator?

How To Find The Right Narrator

Know that good narrators are looking for good authors.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me. Research the sales of their work. They’re researching you.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me. Research the sales of their work. They’re researching you. See what their social media reach is (followers, friends etc)


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me. Research the sales of their work. They’re researching you. See what their social media reach is (followers, friends etc) Offer union narrators at least $225 per finished hour.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me. Research the sales of their work. They’re researching you. See what their social media reach is (followers, friends etc) Offer union narrators at least $225 per finished hour. Be open to corrections to your text.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me. Research the sales of their work. They’re researching you. See what their social media reach is (followers, friends etc) Offer union narrators at least $225 per finished hour. Be open to corrections to your text. Be responsive to your narrator. Especially about

pronunciation.


Know that good narrators are looking for good authors. Look for an Audible Approved Producer. Look for an ACX Master Class graduate. Call me. Research the sales of their work. They’re researching you. See what their social media reach is (followers, friends etc) Offer union narrators at least $225 per finished hour. Be open to corrections to your text. Be responsive to your narrator. Especially about

pronunciation. Memorialize your communications via ACX messaging.

OK. I’ve found the right narrator.How do I maximize that relationship?

OK. I’ve found the right narrator.How do I maximize that relationship?

How To Partner With A Narrator

Give them a reasonable offer, and a reasonable schedule.


Give them a reasonable offer, and a reasonable schedule. Be open to being surprised and delighted.


Give them a reasonable offer, and a reasonable schedule. Be open to being surprised and delighted. Approve the first 15 minutes, or quickly ask for an

adjusted read.



adjusted read. Be responsive in a timely manner to your narrator.



adjusted read. Be responsive in a timely manner to your narrator. Be open to corrections to your text.



adjusted read. Be responsive in a timely manner to your narrator. Be open to corrections to your text. Be loyal, and build an ongoing relationship.



adjusted read. Be responsive in a timely manner to your narrator. Be open to corrections to your text. Be loyal, and build an ongoing relationship. Plan (and pay your narrator) for release event appearances



adjusted read. Be responsive in a timely manner to your narrator. Be open to corrections to your text. Be loyal, and build an ongoing relationship. Plan (and pay your narrator) for release event appearances Memorialize your communications via ACX messaging.

That’s how to work with an ACX narrator.

But what if you are the narrator?

That’s how to work with an ACX narrator.

But what if you are the narrator?

How To Be An Author/Narrator

Claim your title on ACX.


Claim your title on ACX. Get the right equipment for you.


Claim your title on ACX. Get the right equipment for you. Have a professional listen to your sample and coach you.

Call me.



Call me. Remember that this is not a staged reading. It’s an

audiobook.




audiobook. Be ruthless in quieting your recording space.




audiobook. Be ruthless in quieting your recording space. Get training if you’ve never done this before. Call me.




audiobook. Be ruthless in quieting your recording space. Get training if you’ve never done this before. Call me. Take your time. No, really. Take. Your. Time.




audiobook. Be ruthless in quieting your recording space. Get training if you’ve never done this before. Call me. Take your time. No, really. Take. Your. Time. Produce your book to ACX’s technical standards.




audiobook. Be ruthless in quieting your recording space. Get training if you’ve never done this before. Call me. Take your time. No, really. Take. Your. Time. Produce your book to ACX’s technical standards. Rinse and repeat.

OK. All that sounds great.What about what NOT to do?

OK. All that sounds great.What about what NOT to do?

What Not To Do

Don’t work outside the ACX framework.

What Not To Do

Don’t work outside the ACX framework. Don’t cheap out on equipment – no Blue Snowballs.

What Not To Do

Don’t work outside the ACX framework. Don’t cheap out on equipment – no Blue Snowballs. Don’t hold a fan contest. Talent selection by popularity is

death.

What Not To Do


death. Don’t expect not to have to interact with your narrator.

What Not To Do


death. Don’t expect not to have to interact with your narrator. Don’t voice your own book if you’re not the right voice.

What Not To Do


death. Don’t expect not to have to interact with your narrator. Don’t voice your own book if you’re not the right voice. Don’t leave the listener breathless by editing out all your

breaths.

What Not To Do



breaths. Don’t rush – the listener is receiving fire-hose levels of

words.

What Not To Do



breaths. Don’t rush – the listener is receiving fire-hose levels of

words. Don’t ignore the tech requirements of ACX. Starting over

sucks.

What Not To Do



breaths. Don’t rush – the listener is receiving fire-hose levels of words. Don’t ignore the tech requirements of ACX. Starting over

sucks. Don’t be a jerk about money.

QUESTIONS?

David H. Lawrence XVIIhttp://vo2gogo.com

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David H. Lawrence XVIIhttp://vo2gogo.com

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