This article relates specifically to Audiobooks. For questions about how to read your ebooks, please see our article: How will I get my ebooks, and what platform can I read them on?


Audiobook rewards for applicable backers will be made available for download around midnight Utah time (Mountain/Denver time zone) on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Audiobooks will be available as downloadable M4B and MP3 files, as well as through Spotify (both Android and iOS) and Speechify (currently iOS only) via a unique code.


How to access your Audiobooks

All digital rewards are accessed through your backer survey. You will be sent an email which will contain a link to a page listing all digital rewards fulfilled so far. You may also access your digital rewards download page through your survey at any time by going to https://secretnovels.backerkit.com/backer/review.


There are four options to listen to your audiobooks. All four options provide the same material, so you only need to pick one. However, you can feel free to try all four!

  1. Listen on Spotify: To redeem your Spotify code, go to https://open.spotify.com/ and log in to your desired Spotify account, or create one.
    Then go to https://authors-direct.com/spotify/, enter the code we provided, and the same email address you used for your Spotify account.
  2. Listen on Speechify: To redeem your Speechify code, go to https://speechify.com/sanderson, log in or create a speechify account, and enter the code we provided. Listening to Speechify audiobooks is currently only available using their iPhone app.
  3. MP3 Direct File Download. To download your audiobook files in MP3 format, click the "Download" button next to the "Audiobook – MP3" listing for the book you want. Once downloaded, unzip the files into a single folder, and then add the book to your chosen player. If you do not already have a selected player, see below for possible options or methods based on your platform.
  4. M4B Direct File Download.To download your audiobook files in M4B format, click the "Download" button next to the "Audiobook – M4B" listing for the book you want. Once downloaded, add the book to your chosen player. If you do not already have a selected player, see below for possible options or methods based on your platform.



For listening to the downloaded MP3 or M4B files, here are some options based on your device:


Computer/Laptop


iTunes is one of the top free programs for listening to audiobooks on Windows. With the ability to import multiple mp3 files and flag them as a single audiobook, native m4b support, and the ability to keep track of your place while listening, this program will meet all your basic audiobook needs.


On Mac, you can use the free Books app that comes pre-installed. Not only can use use it to read ebooks AND listen to audiobooks, but you can also sync those ebooks and audiobooks with your iPhone and iPad devices!


 VLC Media Player is an excellent option for playing your media files on any platform. Free and open source, VLC allows you to play M4B book files, or save a playlist out of multiple MP3s for your audiobook. The downside is, you may need to search the settings to enable resuming playback, or use bookmarks to save your place.



iPhone/iPad


You can load your ebooks AND audiobooks on the Books app on your Macbook, and then sync the ebooks and audiobooks with your iPhone and iPad devices!


BookPlayer is a high rated, free app for iOS devices. We suggest using the M4B file when importing to BookPlayer.


VLC Media Player is an excellent option for playing your media files on any platform. Free and open source, VLC allows you to play M4B book and MP3 files.



Android Phone or Tablet


Smart Audiobook Player is a great app for listening to audiobooks. With many features included for free, this app has everything you need to listen to your audiobooks, with even more features available through an inexpensive full version upgrade.


VLC Media Player is an excellent option for playing your media files on any platform. Free and open source, VLC allows you to play M4B book and MP3 files.


There are many more highly rated audiobook apps than those discussed here. An internet search may help you locate many great resources and step-by-step instructions for adding and listening to your audiobook on your selected device.


If you wish to test downloading and adding an M4B or MP3 audiobook to your device, Brandon's audiobook of The Way of Kings Prime is available for free download.


Dragonsteel is unable to provide technical assistance in downloading these files or adding them to your device, regardless of the methods or apps you use. You are responsible for knowing and understanding how to access, download, and import your digital rewards, or for obtaining competent assistance. Dragonsteel makes no warranty or guarantee in regard to the use of programs or methods discussed in this article.