Name: Audiobook Narration
Start: 2027-01-17T12:00:00-0500
End: 2027-01-17T13:00:00-0500

Sunday January 17, 2027 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

How does a title actually get greenlit for audio — and what role can authors play in making it happen? This panel brings together audiobook and publishing professionals from houses including Sourcebooks and Podium for a candid look at the state of the industry. Geared toward published authors, the conversation covers how acquisition decisions get made, what makes a strong audiobook candidate, how to pitch your publisher on an audio edition, and audiobooks as a standalone publishing strategy. Leave with a clearer picture of the landscape and concrete ideas for advocating for your own work.

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Chris Ciulla

Founder and CEO, Leonardo Audio and Nor'Easter Publishing

An on-camera actor, video game and commercial voice actor, Chris has narrated over 580 audiobook titles and produced and/or directed another 100. Just this month, he received an Earphones Award from AudioFile Magazine for his performance of Elliot Ackerman’s SHEEPDOGS, and shar... Read More →

Sunday January 17, 2027 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
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