QUESTIONS FOR AUDIOBOOK SURVEY 1
The purpose of this survey is to:
1. Gather information about the audiobook listening audience.
2. Expand the audio book listening audience.
3. Educate independent authors and narrators so they produce better audio books.
4. Entertain.
Authors about to record their first audio book, authors who have already recorded audio books, audio
book narrators and others curious about audio books, will read this survey.
Feel free to skip any questions and to add any information you think would be interesting.
Please note: By filling out this survey you are agreeing to allow your answers to be used in an article or
blog. Your identity will not revealed without your consent.
Please only one survey per person. Audiobook supplies may be limited.
How long have you been listening to audio books?
What started you listening?
Do you prefer listening or reading?
What do you like about the experience of listening to audio books?
Do you know others that listen to audio books? Do you talk about audio books with
others?
How do you choose an audiobook? Is there a regular system you follow?
Are reviews important? How do they impact your choice?
Do you listen to samples? How do they impact your choice?
Is audio book cover art significant in your choice or attraction to a book?
What role does the narrator play for you? Are they important to your experience or just a
messenger/a vehicle?
Do you prefer male or female narrators? High voices or low voices? Straight narration or
character voices?
How do you listen to your audio books? (What device(s) do you use)?
When do you listen to audiobooks? (Time of day, during what activities)
How often do you listen?
Why do you listen to audiobooks? Describe how audio books fit into your world of
entertainment.
What kinds of audio books do you listen to – just one genre or do you experiment?
Where do you buy your audio books?
Do you read audiobook magazines or go to audiobook websites?
Do you have a particular positive experience related to an audiobook?
Do you have a particular negative experience related to an audiobook?
Is there anything you’d like to see change about audio books?
Is there anything you’d like to add regarding audiobooks?
Would you prefer to remain anonymous regarding your participation in this survey?
If you consent, please list how you would like to be referred to or described if your
answers to this survey are used in an article or blog. (Name? Title? Job Title? Description
of any kind?)
Please note: By filling out this survey you are agreeing to allow your answers to be used in an article or
blog. Your identity will not be revealed without your consent.
Please only one survey per person. Audiobook supplies may be limited.