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What do you actually get with an APA membership?If you’re a narrator, one answer is a pretty useful library of resources...
09/04/2026

What do you actually get with an APA membership?

If you’re a narrator, one answer is a pretty useful library of resources built around the work you do every day.

Inside the member area, you’ll find voice talent guides covering home studios, best practices, research, Pro Tools, Reaper, Adobe Audition, and marketing, along with connections to publishers, mentorship opportunities, quick pitch sessions, and more.

In other words, practical information you can come back to whether you’re getting established, refining your setup, or looking for ways to grow your work.

Log in to explore the Narration Resources, or become a member to get access: https://tinyurl.com/dfdwpbx8

The moment you check how much time is left in an audiobook and realize you're either dangerously close to the end or now...
09/04/2026

The moment you check how much time is left in an audiobook and realize you're either dangerously close to the end or nowhere near ready for what is coming.

Example: “I had 47 minutes left and immediately entered pacepanic.”

What listen had you watching the time stamp a little too closely?

How are libraries shaping the global audiobook market?At ISAP 2026, Brian Bannon (The New York Public Library), Heather ...
09/04/2026

How are libraries shaping the global audiobook market?

At ISAP 2026, Brian Bannon (The New York Public Library), Heather McCormack (OCLC CloudLibrary), Edward Nawotka (Publishers Weekly), and Winnie Li (OverDrive) will come together for a conversation exploring the evolving international library market and what it means for audiobook publishers.
Hear perspectives on digital lending, discoverability, library partnerships, and the opportunities and challenges shaping audiobook access around the world.

Join publishing professionals from across the industry virtually on September 10.
Register today: audiopub.org/apa-isap

A recent Collider article listed 10 great books that are even better as audio.The list includes longtime favorites like ...
09/03/2026

A recent Collider article listed 10 great books that are even better as audio.

The list includes longtime favorites like The Stand and The Odyssey, along with a few we may be adding to our own listening queues. https://collider.com/great-books-that-are-better-as-audiobooks/

It got us thinking: what excellent book do you think is even better as an audiobook? Let us know in the comments 👇

Audiobooks bring us together online all year, here’s your chance to connect in person. 🎧APA members in Los Angeles, join...
09/02/2026

Audiobooks bring us together online all year, here’s your chance to connect in person. 🎧

APA members in Los Angeles, join us for an evening dedicated to good conversation, new connections, and spending time with the people who make this industry what it is.

Come say hello, meet someone new, and enjoy a night with your audiobook community.

📍 Los Angeles
⏰ 6–8 PM PT
🎟️ APA Members

We’ll see you there!

Audiobook publishing leaders are invited to hear directly from executives representing some of the industry’s leading re...
09/01/2026

Audiobook publishing leaders are invited to hear directly from executives representing some of the industry’s leading retailers.

Join Victoria Gerken (Podium Entertainment), Helena Gustafsson (Storytel), Paulo Lemgruber (Audible), Erik Rigters (Rakuten Kobo), and fellow industry leaders as they discuss subscription trends, discoverability, consumer behavior, and the future of the global audiobook marketplace.

Be part of the conversation at the 2026 International Summit of Audio Publishers on September 10.

Register today: audiopub.org/apa-isap

If you're anything like us, then you can finish a book...without really being done with it. Sometimes we reread old favo...
08/31/2026

If you're anything like us, then you can finish a book...without really being done with it. Sometimes we reread old favorites again and again, and sometimes we experience them in a whole new way by switching formats.

The data shows just how often that happens between print and audio. Readers are listening to books they’ve already read and buying physical copies after discovering a book through audio.

What are your favorite multi-format reads?

How will emerging technology shape the future of storytelling and publishing?Join writer Stephen Marche at the 2026 Inte...
08/27/2026

How will emerging technology shape the future of storytelling and publishing?

Join writer Stephen Marche at the 2026 International Summit of Audio Publishers for a forward-looking conversation exploring AI, creativity, and the evolving relationship between technology and storytelling.

Hear what these changes could mean for publishers, creators, and the future of the audiobook industry as new tools continue to reshape how stories are developed and produced.

Join publishing professionals from around the world virtually on September 10.

Register today: audiopub.org/apa-isap

Can you guess the 2026 Audie Winners based only on these emoji clues? Drop your guesses in the comments below👇
08/26/2026

Can you guess the 2026 Audie Winners based only on these emoji clues?

Drop your guesses in the comments below👇

Thank you to Voiceworks Audio for being a valued supporter of the Audio Publishers Association!Voiceworks Audio is an aw...
08/26/2026

Thank you to Voiceworks Audio for being a valued supporter of the Audio Publishers Association!

Voiceworks Audio is an award-winning vocal arts production house, with locations in NYC and Westchester, NY. Whether it be audiobooks, ADR, podcasting, voiceovers, narrator coaching, or anything we can all dream up together, Voiceworks is dedicated to telling stories, and fostering a community of artists who collaborate to bring those stories to life. Learn more at voiceworksaudio.com

Thank you for helping strengthen and support the audiobook industry!

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