A one day intensive workshop covering the basics of audiobook narration and production
The audiobook industry has exploded in recent years, and nearly every book that is published (whether by a traditional publisher or independently by the author) gets released in audio. Narrating an entire book with detailed characters, well-crafted scenes, and continuity of voices is not easy, but it is a skill that can be learned and practiced.
In this one-day workshop, you will get an overview of the skills needed to be an audiobook narrator, as well as:
- Learn about the audiobook and publishing industries, and how the narrator’s job & workflow fits into them.
- Explore narration techniques, including pacing, narration vs. dialogue, and how to create real & nuanced characters.
- Discover your voice type & what kind of material you are right for while working on different audiobook copy from genre fiction, literary fiction, and non-fiction.
- Find out next steps for working on narration, how to put together an audiobook demo, and additional resources for continuing your audiobook journey.
Note: Please bring your own copy, from a book that you enjoy reading, fiction or non-fiction. If it is fiction, it should include dialogue. No more than 2 minutes in length. No explicit language, violence or sex.
