Should You Turn Your Book Into an Audiobook? (Spoiler: Maybe Yes!)

Beth Boyer
Mar 13
3 min read

So you wrote a book. That’s a big deal! You did the hard part: you stared at a blank page, you fought the “I’ll do it tomorrow” monster, and you finished.

Now here’s a fun question.

What if your book could make people happy while they fold laundry?

That’s what audiobooks do. They let people “read” your book while driving, walking, cleaning, or pretending to clean.

Let’s talk about why turning your book into an audiobook might be worth it.

It’s Like Making a Second Product (Without Writing a Second Book)

An audiobook is basically your same book, but spoken out loud.

That means you can sell (or share) your story in another format without rewriting anything.

It’s like taking your famous casserole and putting it in a to-go box. Same goodness. New option.

Some People Don’t Read E-books, But They Do Listen

There are a lot of people who want stories and information but don’t want to stare at a screen.

They might say things like:

“My eyes are tired.”
“I’m too busy.”
“I would read more… if reading happened while I’m washing dishes.”

Audiobooks help you reach those people. And there are a lot of them.

Audiobooks Can Help Your Book Feel More “Real”

When someone hears a book, it can feel more personal.

A voice can bring the emotion, the humor, and the meaning to life. It’s like the difference between reading a joke and hearing your funniest friend tell it.

(Okay… sometimes it’s also like hearing your uncle tell it. But let’s aim for “funniest friend.”)

You Get Easy Marketing Content (Hello, Social Media!)

If you turn your book into audio, you can make:

Short teaser clips
A “book trailer” style audio preview
Fun quotes in audio form

You can post those clips and say:

“Want the rest? It’s in the audiobook!”

That’s way more exciting than posting a picture of a paragraph and hoping people zoom in.

People Might Finish the Book Faster

Some people fly through audiobooks.

They listen while commuting, walking, cooking, or doing that thing where they say they’re “organizing” the garage (but really they’re just moving the same boxes around).

When people finish books, they’re more likely to:

leave a review
tell a friend
buy your next book

So finishing matters.

It Can Make Your Book More Accessible

Audiobooks help people who:

have trouble reading lots of text
learn better by listening
have vision challenges
just prefer audio

This isn’t just a bonus. It’s a way to make your work available to more humans. And that’s a good thing.

You Don’t Have to Go “All In” Right Away

Here’s the best part. You can test the idea without making it a giant project.

Try this:

Turn one chapter into audio first
Use it as a sample
See if people like it

If you share a sample chapter and people aren’t interested, they might respond with something like “Cool… anyway” — meaning “That’s nice, but I’m not really into it” or “Okay, moving on.”If they say, “Cool… anyway,” then you saved time.

That’s a win either way.

Want Help Turning Your Book Into Audio?

If you’d like to explore an audiobook but don’t want to juggle all the steps, I can help.

A simple way to start is with a quick sample from one chapter (or even a short section). That way you can hear what your audiobook could sound like before you commit to the full thing.

If you love the sample, we can keep going. If not, no problem. You’ll still have a great audio clip you can use as a teaser.

A Quick Friendly Reminder About Rights

If you published your book through a contract, make sure you still own the audiobook rights.

Most independent authors do, but it’s always smart to double-check.

(We love surprises in birthday presents. Not in legal stuff.)

Final Thought: Is It Worth It?

Turning your book into an audiobook can be valuable because:

it reaches new people
it gives you a second product
it helps with marketing
it can boost trust and connection
it makes your book easier to enjoy

And the best part is you can start small.

Your book already exists. Now it can also exist in someone’s earbuds while they’re buying bananas at the grocery store.

And honestly? That’s kind of awesome.

Want a free 3–5 minute audiobook sample from your book? Contact me!

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