I LURVE Audiobooks

As the title suggests, I’m a big fan of audiobooks. If I’m sitting down at a desk, I’m not typically reading, I’m working. And when I’m not working, I want to stand up and go play. However, there’s tons of dead space in my day. Driving (or riding) is one huge gap of time where I have no choice but to sit and be still, so I fill that time with sermons or stories. If I’m working out, I’m listening to a story, not music. Cleaning the house—you guessed it. I’m listening to audio content. 

Not only do I recommend this for you as a lover of reading, but if you’re an author, you might be missing out on a major stream of income if your books aren’t in audio. There are plenty of new things to learn, of course, but it might be worth it if you want exposure in a slightly less competitive market. I seriously have a hard time finding books I actually want on Audible these days. I’m ready to buy, but the content seems sparse, especially for Christian fiction. 

I’ve found a couple of authors who have put their work in audio. Guess what. I listened to all of their books. Seriously. If I find an author whose books I like, I will subsequently buy each and every audiobook they have. And then I’m disappointed when they don’t have anymore. 

I’ll be transparent. I used to work in the tech industry, so I’m an early adopter when it comes to gadgets. But we’re far enough into the iPhone revolution that even resistant luddites know how to utilize their smartphones for podcasts and audio content. If you don’t have a plan yet to drop your book in audio, maybe you should think again. 

And check out this link to read an article by someone who actually did some research. It’ll make you want to jump into audio.