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Uploading The Principles of MESLO audiobook to Spotify in 3, 2, 1...
Now that The Principles of MESLO: The Art & Science of an Estimate is available on Amazon (paperback and Kindle eBook) and Barnes & Noble (hardcover), the next step is bringing the book to audio. Today, I’m starting with Spotify.
I’ve used Spotify religiously for years to listen to music. When I learned about Spotify’s audiobook platform for authors about a year ago, I knew I wanted to make my book available there, too.
As a Spotify Premium subscriber, I also appreciate having access to audiobook listening as part of my subscription. Discovering books, listening to different authors, and hearing stories brought to life by narrators has become another way to learn while on the move.
I’m excited to get The Principles of MESLO into more readers’ hands—or rather, listeners’ ears.
Preparing the Audiobook Files
Before beginning the upload, I had already downloaded and organized the audiobook files using a consistent naming convention.
For example:
011 - Chapter 4 - Labor - The Principles of MESLO
The 011 identifies the eleventh audio track, while the remainder identifies the chapter and book.
Organizing the files beforehand made the submission process straightforward. Spotify for Authors provides instructions for uploading and arranging the audiobook, and I found the process relatively easy to follow.
According to Spotify’s guidance during submission, the audiobook could take up to a week to become available in the Spotify app.
What’s Next
With the files prepared and the Spotify submission underway, I’m looking forward to making the audiobook available to listeners who prefer learning while driving, traveling between job sites, exercising, or simply going about their day.
The Principles of MESLO grew out of practical experience working with contractors and business owners. My hope is that the audiobook makes those lessons accessible to even more people. I’m looking forward to hearing what listeners think—and, of course, receiving their feedback.
More to follow.