Audio books are very popular, both with people who buy them and for those who sell them. Selling audio books can be a very lucrative business, whether it is pursued on a part time or full time basis, whether you create and market your own audio books
or team up with others to sell the products they have created.
Those who are new to the world of audio books usually have quite a few questions.
Are downloadable or hard copy audio books best?
There will remain a market for both. Some want to touch and feel a book, open it and close it. Owning a library of books is something tangible. Others are on the move so prefer to listen in their car, on an iPod whilst exercising, on the train or bus going to work (saves carrying a book around), whilst lying in hospital. Just imagine how frustrating it is to enjoy reading but not to be able to do so due to poor eyesight or recovery following an eye operation.
Students might need the hardcopy book but also want to listen whilst on the move.
So many files can be stored on an iPod now. It seems incredible that a 4Gb model can store 1000 songs and audio files such as audio books along with photos and videos.
What makes audio books so popular?
There are many reasons why the world of audio books is such an appealing one, but one of the chief benefits of audio books is the fact that they can be read and enjoyed virtually anywhere. From riding in the car to relaxing on the beach, books on tape and CD can be enjoyed no matter where you are. Unlike traditional books,
audio books can be enjoyed while cooking, while driving or doing a number of other popular activities. It is no wonder that audio books are so popular and this means an enormous amount of opportunity for those who know how to effectively sell and market these books.
People who enjoy self-help and personal development titles find listening to books empowering.
What about the cost of audio books?
Audio books are often less expensive than hardcopy books.
Creating audio books, on the other hand, can be prohibitively expensive, requiring lots and lots of very expensive equipment and plenty of in depth expertise. This means that those considering selling audio books on their web sites or through other means would be much better off to buy ready to sell audio books than to try to
create their own.
Leisure Audio Books offers over 6,000 download audio books in several categories. Affiliates can earn 15% to 25% commission on every sale of audio books, PLUS 15% to 50% of the membership fees of any affiliate you sponsor who purchases an upgraded affiliate membership!
Antonia Stuart-James is an affiliate of Leisure Audio Books
