TURN YOUR BOOK INTO AN AUDIOBOOK WITH AMAZON KDP
Using Amazon's New Audible Audiobook Creation Tools
Join me, EnglishMystic, on Monday, 29th June, at 7 p.m. London, as I show you, authors, exactly how to use Amazon's new audiobook tools to turn an existing KDP book into an Audible audiobook without recording it yourself.
Course Overview
You already have a book, or perhaps your manuscript is nearly finished.
Amazon has made audiobook creation easier than ever by allowing authors to create audiobooks directly from their Kindle books using AI narration and Audible integration.
In this practical workshop, I will show you exactly how to take your existing KDP book and turn it into an audiobook that can be sold through Audible.
- No expensive studio.
- No professional narrator.
- No complicated technology.
- Just a simple step-by-step process.
By the end of this session, you will know exactly how to create, publish and market your audiobook.
What You Will Learn
• How Amazon's audiobook creation system works
• Which books are eligible
• AI narration options
• Creating your audiobook directly from KDP
• Reviewing and correcting narration
• Cover requirements
• Publishing to Audible
• Royalties and income potential
• Marketing your audiobook
Lesson 1 Why Every Author Should Consider an Audiobook
Teaching Notes
Many people prefer listening rather than reading.
Audiobooks allow your book to reach a completely different audience.
One manuscript can become:
- Paperback
- Hardback
- Kindle
- Audiobook
- Course
- Membership
- Workshop
- Coaching programme
Examples of audiobook listeners:
- Drivers
- Walkers
- Gym users
- Commuters
- Busy parents
- People with sight challenges
Action Step
Identify one book that would work well as an audiobook.
Lesson 2 Understanding Amazon's Audiobook Creation
Teaching Notes
Amazon now offers audiobook creation directly from eligible Kindle books.
I explain:
- KDP
- Audible
- Audiobooks
- AI narration
- The audiobook is generated from your Kindle manuscript.
- No separate recording required.
- Discuss benefits and limitations.
- Show real examples.
Action Step
Check whether your book qualifies.
Lesson 3 Preparing Your Kindle Book
Teaching Notes
Garbage in equals garbage out.
Before creating an audiobook:
- Correct spelling errors.
- Correct grammar issues.
- Remove odd formatting.
- Check chapter headings.
- Check page breaks.
- Ensure dialogue reads naturally.
- The audiobook voice can only read what you provide.
Action Step
Review your manuscript.
Lesson 4 Creating the Audiobook
Teaching Notes
Live screen share.
I show:
- Log into KDP.
- Locate eligible book.
- Find audiobook option.
- Begin audiobook creation.
- Select narration.
- Review settings.
- Estimated creation time.
- Common issues.
Action Step
Start audiobook creation.
Lesson 5 Choosing an AI Voice
Teaching Notes
We can discuss available voices.
- Male versus female narration.
- Accent selection.
- Voice style.
- Matching voice to book topic.
- Examples:
- Spiritual books
- Business books
- Fiction books
- Children's books
- Demonstrate voice previews.
Action Step
Choose your preferred narrator.
Lesson 6 Reviewing the Narration
Teaching Notes
- Listen to chapters.
- Correct pronunciation issues.
- Review names.
- Review unusual words.
- Review spiritual terminology.
- Review Dragon names.
- Review chapter transitions.
- How to identify sections needing correction.
Action Step
Listen to the first three chapters.
Lesson 7 Making Corrections
Teaching Notes
- How text edits affect narration.
- How to regenerate sections.
- Fixing:
- Names
- Places
- Dragon terminology
- Pronunciation challenges
- Spiritual vocabulary
- Importance of quality control.
Action Step
Create a correction list.
Lesson 8 Cover Artwork Requirements
Teaching Notes
- Audiobooks require square artwork.
- Discuss:
- Image sizes
- Readability
- Mobile viewing
- Using Canva
- Adapting existing book covers
- Creating audiobook-specific covers
Action Step
Prepare audiobook cover.
Lesson 9 Publishing to Audible
Teaching Notes
- Final review.
- Submission process.
- Approval timelines.
- Distribution.
- Royalties.
- How the audiobook appears on Audible.
Action Step
Submit audiobook for review.
Lesson 10 Marketing Your Audiobook
Teaching Notes
- Announce to your email list.
- Post on Facebook.
- Create a YouTube video.
- Add links to your website.
- Add links inside future books.
- Mention audiobook during podcasts.
- Bundle with courses.
- Use audiobook samples.
Action Step
Create a launch announcement.
For Monday 29 June 2026 at 7:00 p.m. London time (BST, UTC+1):
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| London, UK | 7:00 p.m. |
| Dublin, Ireland | 7:00 p.m. |
| Paris, France | 8:00 p.m. |
| Berlin, Germany | 8:00 p.m. |
| Madrid, Spain | 8:00 p.m. |
| Rome, Italy | 8:00 p.m. |
| Athens, Greece | 9:00 p.m. |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 8:00 p.m. |
| Dubai, UAE | 10:00 p.m. |
| Delhi, India | 11:30 p.m. |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 1:00 a.m. (30 June) |
| Singapore | 2:00 a.m. (30 June) |
| Perth, Australia | 2:00 a.m. (30 June) |
| Sydney, Australia | 4:00 a.m. (30 June) |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 6:00 a.m. (30 June) |
| New York, USA (Eastern) | 2:00 p.m. |
| Chicago, USA (Central) | 1:00 p.m. |
| Denver, USA (Mountain) | 12:00 noon |
| Los Angeles, USA (Pacific) | 11:00 a.m. |
| Vancouver, Canada | 11:00 a.m. |
| Toronto, Canada | 2:00 p.m. |
How to turn your book into an Audible book
How to turn your book into an Audible book
