The Publishing Performance Show Robert A. Lane - Why You Should Narrate Your Own Audiobook (And How to Do It in 6 Weeks)
Robert A. Lane is an audiobook producer, coach, and author with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, including 14 years at 20th Century Fox. After his entertainment career ended when Disney acquired Fox, Robert founded Robert Lane Coaching and created the "Your Book, Your Voice" program, which helps nonfiction authors narrate and produce their own audiobooks in just six weeks. With his extensive audio background starting in radio, Robert specializes in helping authors overcome their voice insecurities and create compelling audiobook narrations while handling all the technical editing and publishing aspects.
In this episode:
- Robert's transition from 30+ years in entertainment to audiobook coaching
- Why nonfiction authors should narrate their own audiobooks for authenticity
- The "Your Book, Your Voice" six-week DIY audiobook program
- Essential equipment needed for professional-quality home recording
- Overcoming voice insecurities and building narration confidence
- Recording process: timing, preparation, and best practices
- Distribution strategies for ACX, Audible, Amazon, Apple, and other platforms
- Common recording mistakes and how to avoid them
- Step-by-step process from consultation to published audiobook
- Audiobook launch strategies and marketing approaches
Resources mentioned:
- Shure MV7 microphone (recommended equipment)
- ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) for Audible/Amazon distribution
- Authors Republic for wider distribution to 40+ platforms
- Sound-accurate headphones for monitoring
- Robert's "Your Book, Your Voice" coaching program: https://calendly.com/yourbookyourvoice/audiobook-onboarding
Book Recommendations:
- "Purgatory to Paradise" by Malwish Syed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFTMJJK3?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- "Lights Action You" by Robert A. Lane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKX6BD2?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Connect with Robert A. Lane:
- Website: https://www.robertlanecoaching.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertlanecoaching/
- Youtube: https://bit.ly/RobertLaneCoachingYouTube
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlanecoaching/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-lane/
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