The TMI: October 27, 2024
Should I Go the Safe Route or Bet on Myself?
A few days ago, I received an opening offer from a publisher interested in acquiring the audiobook rights for my entire Midlife in Aura Cove series. It felt amazing to get a contract offer from a traditional publisher—complete with an advance!
For over a year, I’ve wanted to produce the audiobooks to make the series accessible for those with disabilities and for readers who love listening to their stories. However, professional narration for the full series requires a significant upfront investment, around $15,000 to $20,000, and comes with its own risks. The alternative is to accept the advance and give the publisher exclusive rights for 7-10 years. It's a big decision with long reaching ramifications and is a lot to consider.
I thought I could handle production myself and spent that last three months of my hiatus recording the first audiobook, Hawt Flash, but after seeing how labor-intensive the process was to get it just right, I realized I’d have to put writing new books on hold for at least a year.
Admitting I couldn’t do everything was tough, but I know my focus needs to stay on creating new stories. So, the audiobooks will need to be delegated. Stay tuned to see which path I choose!
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