What are Rebecca's areas of expertise?

I help authors who want to go wide with ebooks, audiobooks & physical books, as well as authors looking to open a direct store. As admin of the Marketing Audiobooks Wide group on FB and Buy Direct From Authors, I'm always particularly excited to discuss finding success with wide audiobooks and direct selling. I also can answer questions about running Meta and Pinterest ads to your direct store!

Do I need to already be wide and/or have a direct store to book a consult?

No. If you're just dipping your toe into the wide/direct waters, I'd love to chat with you and answer any questions. Going wide can be daunting, and I want to offer resources to authors so they don't have to figure it out by themselves (like I had to!).

Are all genres welcome?

Yes. I'm a romance author but I consult with authors of all genres.

How much does a consult cost?

$125 USD for a 60 minute Zoom session.

Testimonial

I had a fantastic consultation with Rebecca Hefner and cannot recommend her highly enough—especially if you’re serious about building or scaling an audiobook business.

Rebecca is a true expert in this space. She’s not just speaking theoretically—she’s built a successful indie publishing career, with a particular strength in audiobooks, and that depth of real-world experience shows in everything she shares. What I appreciated most is that her approach aligns with a wide distribution model rather than exclusivity with Audible, which was incredibly important to me since I sell direct through my own webstore.

Rebecca was generous, open, and incredibly supportive throughout our session. Every question I had—no matter how detailed—she answered thoughtfully and without hesitation. It felt less like a consult and more like a collaborative strategy session.

I’ve been self-publishing audiobooks since 2014, so I came in with a strong foundation, but Rebecca still offered me a surprising amount of new and actionable ideas. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands the audiobook market and can help you navigate it with clarity and confidence, Rebecca is absolutely worth your time. It doesn’t matter if you’ve yet publish or have published a hundred already, Rebecca’s guidance is absolute pure gold!!!

Sawyer Bennett, USA Today, NYT & Wall Street Journal bestselling author

Not ready for a consult yet?

I have several resources ready to help you as you decide!

Make sure to check out my Indie Author Vault and Wide Author Substack.

I've also partnered with Bold Authors to create several courses that might interest you!

Introductory Course ($18 USD): What Authors Need to Know About Going Wide with Audiobooks

Advanced Course ($28 USD): Advanced Audiobook Marketing for Wide Sales Success 

Course Bundle (both courses $40 USD): Find Success With Wide Audio & Advanced Marketing