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Audiobook Production: An Interview with Ooligan Author Brian K. Friesen
By Liz Pilcher @pilcher_liz
Ooligan author Brian K. Friesen made an audiobook for At the Waterline, and we got the chance to hear about his process and the exciting results!
Kobo Dives Headfirst into Audiobook Market
By Kaitlin Barnes
The appeal of audiobooks lies in their ability to give someone the experience of a novel within the always-on-the-go lifestyle that our culture has embraced. Prior to the wide availability of audiobooks, for many there simply isn’t enough time in the day to sit down and read a book. A book’s greatest strength, its ability to allow one to escape from reality, was also its greatest weakness, as it meant that time couldn’t be spent doing other things.
Rediscovering At the Waterline: The Making of an Audiobook
By Brian K. Friesen @briankfriesen
The prospect of recording my own book in order to draw in people who may not want to sit and read a novel seemed like an easy enough task. At first, my intention was to hit the record button and give it a straight read through, stutters and hiccups intact. Ten hours of work, tops. […]