Are people reading more or less? And what book format (print, eBook, or audio book) do they prefer? I think you'll be surprised, even a bit concerned, about the research I report on in this video. But I do offer a way to future proof your self publishing efforts.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/3BVBhpMzGTc

Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube):

0:25 Growth in audio books

1:35 Audio books are gaining ground on eBooks

2:28 Print books are still strong

3:22 Book reading overall is falling

3:47 Books aren't books, they're content

Link to my Udemy course, "How to Self Publish an Audio Book." NOTE: Discount mentioned in video has expired.

https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-self-publish-an-audio-book/?referralCode=75A2310A555CB12AFE4C