An Interview On Why and How to Produce Cinematic Audiobooks with Ingenium Books Cofounder John Wagner-Stafford

Do you want your listeners to be fully immersed in your audiobooks? Do you want them to experience the emotions of the story on a deeper level? We have the solution for you.

In this episode of the Ingenium Books Podcast, John Wagner-Stafford will be sharing his expertise on how to create dramatized audiobooks with original music and sound effects. The result is improved emotional immersion for your listeners, allowing them to feel like they are a part of the story. Join us as we uncover the secrets to creating compelling audiobooks that keep your listeners engaged from start to finish.

In this episode, you will:

• Find innovative approaches to designing immersive audiobooks that connect with listeners.
• Examine how music contributes to a more immersive audiobook journey.
• Determine the key ingredients to producing an immersive audiobook that stands out.
• Discover whether your book is suitable for cinematic audiobook treatment.
• Appreciate the need for powerful character arcs to keep your audience enthralled.

John Wagner-Stafford has dedicated his career to the art of music and audio production as a means to generate emotional responses and support storytelling. As cofounder of Ingenium Books, his skills in sound design and narrative development allow him to craft immersive audiobooks that leave lasting impressions on listeners. His unique approach to creating dramatized audiobooks incorporates diverse voice acting, original music compositions, and carefully selected sound effects to bring stories to life with unparalleled emotional depth and impact. John’s work continues to redefine the audiobook experience for authors, publishers, and audiences.

Elements of Immersive Audiobooks

Creating immersive or cinematic audiobooks involves several key elements, including professional narration and voice acting, appropriate sound effects, and ideally, original music. Selecting the right type of book for an immersive audiobook is crucial—emotionally-driven works of fiction that establish a strong connection with the reader are typically more suitable, whereas non-fiction how-to guides may not benefit as much from this format. John Wagner-Stafford highlighted how he effectively combined these elements in the making of Nova: The Courage to Rise. This immersive audiobook features eight distinctive characters supported by a rich, emotional music soundtrack, and professional voice acting.