- 1). Select a book to create your book on tape. Remember to choose a book you feel comfortable reading. You can read it yourself or hire a voice artist or actor to do the reading. If you intend to use another author's work, make certain that the book is in the public domain. Generally speaking, in the United States any work created before 1928 is in the public domain, but there are other factors that might come in to play so it best to contact United States Patent Office when in doubt. When putting your own book on tape, it is important to copyright your work and also request an ISBN from the Library of Congress.
- 2). Use good-quality tape recorder and microphone when you record at home. But the best option is to rent a recording studio for a few hours. You can also directly record your book into an audio editing software program like Adobe Audition, but you will need a high-quality mic to record your book using this type of program.
- 3). Isolate yourself from any sounds when you do your recording. When it comes to recording sound, even a refrigerator or air conditioner can create background noise. A low hum that seems insignificant to your ears might prove to be a great deal more problematic when you play back your recording. Cut off any electronic device that is making noise. If your budget permits renting a sound studio, you will have access to sound equipment that can record a better product and fix most problems that might arise. If you need to use a recorder, make certain to let anyone nearby know that you are recording as well as the amount of time you'll need absolute silence to finish.
- 4). Wait a second or two before you start speaking and allow for a couple of seconds after you stop. Create more than one version of each clip and number them. For example, you might have a clip named "Chapter 1, clip 1 of 2." Use this method to help you keep track of what you are editing.
- 5). Choose the best clip for each section and make sure to note your selection. Edit your audio in a program like Adobe Premiere or Adobe Audition. You can even use a self-publishing site to publish your audio recording and, if you choose, make it available for sale online
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