Writing for Audiobooks: Audio-First for Flow & Impact: Author Advice from Radio Writing
Language: English
Published by Texthouse, 2019
Series: Book 3 of 5 - Method Writing
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- Title
- Writing for Audiobooks: Audio-First for Flow & Impact: Author Advice from Radio Writing
- Author
- Horne, Jules
- Publisher
- Texthouse
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1916496016
- ISBN 13
- 9781916496019
- Series
- Book 3 of 5: Method Writing
Authors and publishers: Do you want to bring your words to life in audio?
This voice-first guide shows you how to adapt your writing for maximum impact on the airwaves.
The audiobook market is booming, yet most writers have little or no training in writing for the audio medium - whether for radio, podcasts, stories, or plays. Writing for the ear is a distinct skill, rooted in performance and close-up audience connection.
As a seasoned radio writer and presenter (BBC, Swiss Radio International), I’ve spent years writing scripts that sing in the studio. I’ve distilled those pro techniques into this essential guide to help you prepare your book for narration - whether you’re reading it yourself, or working with a voiceover artist.
Why writing for the ear matters
Experienced radio professionals know how to write, edit, and perform scripts so they captivate listeners. Writing for audio narration calls for clarity, rhythm, and flow, using distinct techniques that help your words to leap off the page and into the ears of your audience.
WRITING FOR AUDIOBOOKS
This book is packed with voice-friendly writing and editing techniques to:
- make your book a joy to narrate
- keep listeners hooked
- transform your writing into a sparkling performance
What readers say:
"Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing, but writing for audio is a skill that few writers have needed to learn—until now. Jules’s book is packed with practical tips for crafting words that resonate with listeners. Highly recommended!"
Joanna Penn, The Creative Penn
You’ll learn how to:
- write voice-first for maximum engagement
- shape your writing for narrator performance and rhythm
- use "audio flow" techniques for engaging delivery
- communicate complex ideas clearly
- handle tricky elements such as lists, graphs, and images.
And master audio-friendly concepts including:
- flow
- attunement
- landing
- context-first communication
- language spans.
Plus, you'll find insider tips for home narration and working with voiceover artists.
Why this book is essential
Audio production is expensive and time-consuming. Once your audiobook is recorded, changes aren’t easy or cheap to do. This book will help you make sure your manuscript is in its best shape before hitting the studio, saving you headaches and maximising audience appeal.
The result? Fluent, clear, voice-friendly writing that’s a delight to narrate, and a delight for listeners.
About the author
Jules Horne brings decades of radio and writer training experience to this book. She’s written news, features, fiction, and award-winning plays, and has taught writing and production for The Open University, Glasgow University, BBC World Service, and South of Scotland Enterprise. Based in Scotland, Jules is also a spoken word performer and musician whose unique skills mix bridges professional radio production and creative storytelling.
Transform your words Into a sparkling script your listeners will love.
Pick up Writing for Audiobooks today and make your book stand out on the airwaves!
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