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Audio Publishers Association (APA)

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MISSION STATEMENT

Formed in 1986, the Audio Publishers Association (APA) is a not-for-profit trade association that advocates the common, collective business interests of audio publishers. The APA consists of audio publishing companies and suppliers, distributors, and retailers of spoken word products and allied fields related to the production, distribution, and sale of audiobooks.

APA AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Advocacy: Promote policies and activities to create greater awareness and accelerate audiobook industry growth.
  • Events: Deliver programs and services that serve the common business interests for all members.
  • Networking: Serve as a networking, educational, and informational forum for members.
  • Standards: Advocate for high-quality production values.

Members of the APA work together to increase public awareness for the audiobook industry by engaging in advocacy, events, networking, publicity efforts, and national consumer surveys.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE APA!

Members of APA may volunteer for any of the committees. For more information on how you can participate and help increase the awareness of audiobooks, please contact APA Headquarters.

For detailed information about how the APA is structured, please view its complete by-laws.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APA?

Please contact APA Headquarters.

Today

Online Webinar: The Audiobook Perspective: Engineering,

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The APA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will bring together a diverse panel of audiobook engineers to discuss engineering tips, tricks and how to get started in the industry. You'll learn about the start to their own journeys, best practices for succeeding and qualities for what it takes to be an audiobook engineer. There will […]

The Talkback, by Suzanne Elise Freeman & January LaVoy

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FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Join Suzanne Elise Freeman and her guest host, audiobook narrator and director January LaVoy, for an in-depth conversation about the best way to get more work and make yourself AI-proof – improving your craft, thereby becoming a better and more proficient narrator. At a time when the audiobook industry is being […]

Webinar: The Business Hour, Episode 2

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FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Join narrator and APA VP of Voice Talent, Erin Bennett, for a frank and illuminating talk with Adam Fritz, CEO of Pozotron, and Cameron Potts, Director of Production at John Marshall Media. AI (or as someone cleverly dubbed it, “The Rise of the Machines,”) has potentially scary implications for the audiobook […]

Webinar: Producer Panel on Author Care

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FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Here's a new virtual panel series specifically designed for producers! Every producer knows that author care is a top priority, but what does that mean and how do you do it? Join Karen Dziekonski, VP of Audio Production at Penguin Random House; Paul Gagne, Director of Production at Scholastic; and Robin […]

Webinar: The Talkback – Coaches’ Version

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FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! On the next episode of The Talkback, Suzanne Elise Freeman and guest co-host (the brilliantly talented narrator and coach) Hillary Huber welcome Scott Brick (the Myth, the Legend ) for something completely new to the show - live coaching! Hillary and Scott will discuss all things coaching, and they'll each choose […]

Spanish Language Audiobook Market Online Social

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FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! An invitation to all members actively recording in Spanish or simply interested in what’s happening with the Spanish language market - join us for a casual conversation!

APA Mentorship Alumni Social!

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FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Mentorship Alums, let's get together for a social catch-up session before Thanksgiving!

Webinar: The Talkback – Coaches’ Version Take 2

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Suzanne Elise Freeman, Hillary Huber, and Scott Brick offer more live coaching! Hillary and Scott will discuss all things coaching, and they'll each choose one audience member (completely at random) to coach live on a selection provided by the chosen narrator. To be considered for the live coaching session, register for the show, then use […]

Directing Yourself to Become a Compelling Audiobook Narrator

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This workshop with award-winning producer/director Paul Alan Ruben will define and reinforce the compelling storyteller’s job #1: Locating the ‘Feeling’ and ‘Acting’ on it! Because: no feeling, no acting, no performance: End of story! This workshop is for experienced and emerging narrators. Whether your work is fiction or nonfiction, its focus must be on locating […]

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