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Originally Posted by BookCat
Do you read the audiobooks yourself, or pay an actor to do so? If the former, do you enjoy the process of making the audiobooks? Does it cost much?
If you enjoy making the audiobooks and this doesn't cost much, carry on doing so. There are people who prefer them, especially those who 'read' while doing something else. There are also those, like the blind, who rely on them.
However, if you're paying an actor and the costs of production are significant and it's not something you like doing, give consideration to this balance. Is it worth it? Do you really want to continue, especially as you aren't retrieving your costs?
As an aside: I noticed that you don't have a mobi, or other kindle format. It's preferable to have these available for download than for the customer to use Calibre for conversion. Calibre is great, but author-formatted books are better.
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I do my own readings, using Audacity for editing. The result is clean and I'm told I have a pleasant voice. It costs me almost nothing, a consideration when I'm not charging for them. I find the process satisfying, if a bit of a chore. If people find them enjoyable, then I'm happy. More feedback would be good, of course.-)
As for Kindle, there are links on my website where people can go and get that format, choosing to take them free, or to reward me if they prefer. I try to provide as many options as possible. I actually started recording them when one of my early supporters asked me to. She did so much and was so encouraging that I couldn't refuse.-) I even managed to create an important character dedicated to her.
I want to keep doing the readings, but the time and work involved come out of resources that could be used for writing. If people think the audiobooks are an important offering, then I'll continue.
Thank you for your help.