Category: Marketing

  • The How and Why of Audiobook Production

    The How and Why of Audiobook Production

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    Lyssa Browne of Cedar House Audio Production

    The How and Why of Audiobook Production will be presented at the June WWP  Monthly Dinner Meeting on June 20, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Windows on
    the Bay Events,  2625 S. Harbor Loop, Squalicum Harbor.

    Lyssa Browne will discuss the background of audiobooks, the current state of the industry, the basics of production, and what really goes on in the recording studio. She will share her thoughts on choosing the right narrator, tips on narrating a book, and some ideas about marketing and distribution.

    Lyssa is a co-owner of Cedar House Audio Productions, a full-service spoken word audio production company focusing on audiobooks, podcasts, and video game voice-overs.

    Lyssa is the executive producer, an occasional narrator, and has directed more than 100 audiobooks. Lyssa has directed and produced 30 audio tours for Rick Steves’ Europe through the Backdoor. Since their founding in 2007 they have won numerous Audiofile Earphones Awards, won the 2009 Odyssey Award for best young adult Audiobook of the year, and been nominated 5 times for the industry’s highest honor: the Audie Award.

    This is a dinner event.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Tickets are $ 16 per person and includes dinner and dessert.  Cash Bar is available.  For RSVP and more information email:  cdleeper@hotmail.com, or call 714.8901, or visit  www.WhatcomWritersAndPublishers.org.

    WWP is a professional organization of local writers, publishers, editors and media specialists in the Pacific Northwest.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

  • How to Identify Your Readers

    How to Identify Your Readers

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    In order for readers to discover your book, they first  have to know where to look.   It may seem obvious to you, but not to the readers of the slush pile or the readers who are overwhelmed with the millions of selections that are available. When you can identify your book’s potential readers to booksellers, agents, or publishers and, most importantly, to yourself, you will be taking the first step to promote it. (more…)