Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
Ebook16 pages13 minutes
17 Tips on Selecting a Narrator for Your Audiobook: Insider's Guide to Choosing a Narrator You'll Be Thrilled With!
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
()
About this ebook
Audiobooks are hot! Audiobook sales are projected to grow 40% in 2017 after a record-breaking 31% increase in 2016. If you're planning to record your own audiobook, check out Audiobook Toolkit for Authors: How to SUCCESSFULLY Record Your Own Audiobook. If you're planning on hiring a professional narrator, then this guide is for you! Nothing is more critical to the success of your audiobook than the selection of the Narrator/s who will bring your story to life!
It's true. The narrator can make or break the success of any audio book. No matter how great the content of the book is, a weak narrator can turn off your listener. That can also lead to a fan giving up on other books of yours, whatever the format. By the same token, a great narrator can leave your fans begging for more by the same author and author/narrator combo. These tips will help you find the right person to read your audiobook. Wondering how to find a skilled actor experienced with audiobook narration who can help bring your story to life? Finding that right narrator for your audio book project can help you soar to the top of your listeners' lists of favorites and speed up the word of mouth marketing to boost your sales.
Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices has been in the audiobook industry since 1981. As President of Bay Area Independent Publishers Association, she keeps abreast of what's happening in independent publishing. Bringing her experience in and knowledge of audiobook and theatre production, acting, marketing, and independent publishing, Becky shares in this book the keys to success she has discovered to finding excellent audiobook narrators for the recording projects she has managed.
Author
Becky Parker Geist
Becky Parker Geist is the owner of Pro Audio Voices, a San Francisco based go-to company for exceptional voiceover services for audiobooks, animation, and advertising, and has been in the audiobook industry since 1981. She is in her fourth year serving as President of Bay Area Independent Publishers Assn. (BAIPA.org) Becky is the author of the Audiobook Toolkit for Authors: Your Comprehensive Guide to Recording Your Own Audiobook (http://bit.ly/AFTAsmwds) and presents frequently to author/publisher organizations. Recording under the name "Becky Parker" and with her voice reaching listeners around the globe, she serves an international clientele, fulfilling her passion of helping great stories come alive! For the Grandmother Moon book only: Vlatka and Becky met at BAIPA (Bay Area Independent Publishers Association) in Novato at the beginning of 2014. Discovering a common interest of folktales that emphasize inspiring messages, they decided to create a series of stories exploring mother-child relationships. About Vlatka Herzberg (vlatkaherzberg.com): Vlatka Herzberg is a children’s author and freelance writer who creates original folktales and myths for the child-like, aged 5 to 95. Many have called Vlatka’s short stories folk stories; some have called them myths, or pedagogical (teaching) stories. These stories were written for schools, events and individuals. Topics have included racism, gender issues, friendship, goodness, truth and beauty, forgiveness, understanding and many other emotional and spiritual topics. As a freelance writer, Vlatka has written picture books, ebooks, comic books, and adapted a spiritual story for middle readers. Vlatka is also the author of Aesop’s Fables ebook adaptations, The Brother and the Sister, The Buffoon and the Countryman, The Bear and the Two Travelers, and The Owl and the Birds, the comic book David, Software Engineer, and Ancient Stories by the Keeper of the Tales told in classrooms.
Related to 17 Tips on Selecting a Narrator for Your Audiobook
Related ebooks
Optimal English How to Convert Your Published Book into an Audio Book Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Writer's Voice: The Writer's Process Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSuper Simple Quick Start Guide to Book Marketing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Everything Guide To Writing A Book Proposal: Insider Advice On How To Get Your Work Published Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAudiobook Marketing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAudio For Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, And Voice Technologies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazon Keywords for Books: How to Use Keywords for Better Discovery on Amazon: The Amazon Self Publisher, #1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Audiobooks for Authors Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5HOW TO TRAIN A BETA READER AND SELL MORE BOOKS Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Insecure Writer's Support Group Writing for Profit Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAuthors Who Speak Sell More Books Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Everything Improve Your Writing Book: Master the written word and communicate clearly Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Self-Publishing Simplified Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Narrated by the Author: How to Produce an Audiobook on a Budget: Narrated by the Author, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel: All the tools you need to write and sell your first novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Best Memoir: How to Write It When You Don't Know How Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Audiobook Book Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Write Non-Fiction: 7 Easy Steps to Master Creative Non-Fiction, Memoir Writing, Travel Writing & Essay Writing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPodcasting for Authors Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSpeaking with Power and Persuasion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMarket Your Book Like An Eagle Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Top Ten Things to Consider for a Great Sales Pitch Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGet the Word Out Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAce Your eBook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Everything Public Speaking Book: Deliver a winning presentation every time! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGet Published: An Authors Guide to Self-Publishing Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 1 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Language Arts & Discipline For You
On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Verbal Judo, Second Edition: The Gentle Art of Persuasion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Everything Sign Language Book: American Sign Language Made Easy... All new photos! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It's the Way You Say It: Becoming Articulate, Well-spoken, and Clear Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5500 Beautiful Words You Should Know Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Show, Don't Tell: How to Write Vivid Descriptions, Handle Backstory, and Describe Your Characters’ Emotions Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Learn Sign Language in a Hurry: Grasp the Basics of American Sign Language Quickly and Easily Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lost Art of Handwriting: Rediscover the Beauty and Power of Penmanship Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Writing to Learn: How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Road Not Taken and other Selected Poems Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Barron's American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2 with Online Video Practice Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Talk Dirty Spanish: Beyond Mierda: The curses, slang, and street lingo you need to Know when you speak espanol Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Chicago Guide to Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5All the President's Men Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Speed Reading: How to Read a Book a Day - Simple Tricks to Explode Your Reading Speed and Comprehension Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related podcast episodes
Turning the Written Word into an Audio Book with Al Black 0% found this document usefulBonus: The Query Letter and Agent Search - with Joanne Levy 0% found this document usefulEp# 40: How this Agent Created Instant Authority and Credibility With His Own Book 0% found this document useful120 - How to Throw a Book Launch Party: Tips for how to, but also SHOULD you? 0% found this document usefulBook Release Announcement! 0% found this document useful204. How to Get a Book Deal with Chad Allen: 204. How to Get a Book Deal with Chad Allen 0% found this document useful008. What Do You Want to Speak About?: 008. What Do You Want to Speak About? 0% found this document usefulBrant Pinvidic - The 3 minute rule, how to say less to get more from any pitch 0% found this document usefulWhy Audio Branding? - Tips on How To Be Intentional With Your Sound 0% found this document useful067. How To Self Publish Your Book, with Chandler Bolt: 067. How To Self Publish Your Book, with Chandler Bolt 100% found this document usefulTop 10 Sector ETF's in 2019: 521: Learn the top 10 Sector ETF's year-to-date in 2019. 0% found this document useful
Related articles
CHANGING SPACES Living rooms Period LivingArticle
CHANGING SPACES Living rooms
Feb 3, 2022
5 min readHome Of Bright IDEAS Homes & AntiquesArticle
Home Of Bright IDEAS
Oct 26, 2021
3 min readTale Of The Unexpected Living EtcArticle
Tale Of The Unexpected
May 4, 2023
2 min readEastern TOUCH The English HomeArticle
Eastern TOUCH
Jun 1, 2022
3 min readEdwina Hagon Australian House & GardenArticle
Edwina Hagon
Sep 18, 2022
1 min readTreasure TROVE The English HomeArticle
Treasure TROVE
Jun 2, 2021
3 min readOriginal SPIRIT The English HomeArticle
Original SPIRIT
Feb 2, 2022
3 min readLIGHT & SPACE Period LivingArticle
LIGHT & SPACE
Aug 26, 2021
3 min readParadise REVEALED The English HomeArticle
Paradise REVEALED
Jul 6, 2022
3 min readHouse To Home Country StyleArticle
House To Home
Oct 12, 2022
1 min readBold Moves The English HomeArticle
Bold Moves
Feb 1, 2023
3 min readTHE OLIVE house Ideal HomeArticle
THE OLIVE house
Jul 5, 2022
2 min readCountry Charm Country Homes & InteriorsArticle
Country Charm
Aug 5, 2021
3 min readHow To… Zone Living Spaces Living EtcArticle
How To… Zone Living Spaces
Jun 2, 2022
3 min readColour Of The Month Homes & GardensArticle
Colour Of The Month
Feb 2, 2023
1 min readTiny Cottage Southern HomeArticle
Tiny Cottage
Apr 19, 2022
1 min readHappy COINCIDENCE The English HomeArticle
Happy COINCIDENCE
Oct 6, 2021
3 min readInto the void BelleArticle
Into the void
Feb 26, 2023
3 min readHow To… Decorate With White Living EtcArticle
How To… Decorate With White
Aug 5, 2021
2 min readChilled Vibes Living EtcArticle
Chilled Vibes
Apr 7, 2022
1 min readMaterial Benefits Living EtcArticle
Material Benefits
May 4, 2023
2 min readA Kind Of Magic Period LivingArticle
A Kind Of Magic
Mar 25, 2021
3 min readRadha Clelland Real HomesArticle
Radha Clelland
Aug 26, 2021
‘When we moved to our new-build in the country, the hallway was magnolia all the way. It was built in the style of a barn conversion, but the stairs were new oak with no real personality, and it all felt a bit cold and “meh!”. Soon after we moved in,
1 min readErgonomic Kitchens Living EtcArticle
Ergonomic Kitchens
May 4, 2023
4 min readGarage Band BelleArticle
Garage Band
Feb 23, 2022
3 min readFlawlessly Framed Period LivingArticle
Flawlessly Framed
Jun 24, 2021
4 min readKitchens & Bathrooms Living EtcArticle
Kitchens & Bathrooms
May 4, 2023
2 min read6 white Lamps Living EtcArticle
6 white Lamps
Jun 2, 2022
1 min readGive Your Home A Glow-up Country Homes & InteriorsArticle
Give Your Home A Glow-up
Oct 7, 2021
2 min readGrandeur On The Green Southern HomeArticle
Grandeur On The Green
Aug 9, 2022
2 min read
Reviews for 17 Tips on Selecting a Narrator for Your Audiobook
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
17 Tips on Selecting a Narrator for Your Audiobook - Becky Parker Geist
17 Tips on Selecting a Narrator for Your Audiobook
Insider's Guide to Choosing a Narrator You'll Be Thrilled With!
by
Becky Parker Geist
Edited by Jai Conley
Published by Pro Audio Voices
San Rafael, CA 94901
www.proaudiovoices.com
© 2017 by Becky Parker Geist
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any other information storage and retrieval system without prior permission in writing from the Publisher or Author.
ISBN-13: 978-0-9862465-9-3
ISNI: 0000 0004 5949 771X
Cover illustration and Book Design by Andy Parker
www.andyparkerdesign.com
Introduction
Your book is published (or maybe close to being published)! Congratulations! You’ve clarified your goals and developed a strategic plan for marketing your book in each of its formats: print, ebook, and audiobook.
You’ve prepared your audiobook manuscript, and perhaps figured out how you want to
Enjoying the preview?
Page 1 of 1