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THE CASE FOR PUBLISHING AUDIOBOOKS

ne of the most compelling reasons to publish your book in audiobook form is to expand the potential reach. At the time of this publication, every year for the past six years, audiobook sales have been on an upward trajectory. They continue to be a bright spot in publishing, even as other areas slow. The 2017 sales

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