Storyteller

How to Be an Audio Book Narrator

By: Lorelei King, Ali Muirden

Narrated by: Lorelei King, Ali Muirden

Simple, straightforward advice from both sides of the microphone on becoming an audio book narrator - what it takes and how to do it!

Sales and production of audio books are booming. It seems that in our busy, multitasking lives, people are hungry for more and more recorded books. In this audio book, two of the best in the business - award-winning narrator and member of the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame Lorelei King and award-winning and Grammy-nominated producer/director Ali Muirden - tell all about what goes into audio book narration and what you can do to prepare yourself for a career in this industry.

Topics covered include:

• What a narrator does.
• Determining if you have what it takes.
• Getting experience.
• How to prepare.
• Marking up scripts.
• Research.
• Creating voices.
• Handling sex scenes.
• How to behave in studio.
• Challenges and troubleshooting.
• Marketing yourself.
• Future-proofing.

Storyteller - How to Be an Audio Book Narrator is for people who want to get started in the audio book business or who want to learn more about what they have to do to get there. But it's also intended as a guide for narrators already in the business, who might pick up a few tricks and techniques to help them become even better at their craft.

This audiobook gives you tools to develop your unique talent, helping you on your way to what might be one of the best jobs in the world.

©2018 Lorelei King and Ali Muirden (P)2018 Creative Content Ltd

By pros, for those wanting to be pros.

Excellent. one of the few how narrate books with useful voice examples. and even though I don't plan on working with a producer, it was useful to have both sides of the booth presented.

Very Helpful!

I am in the beginning stages of becoming a voice actress. So my life at the moment is about learning. This book was very helpful even if it is centered mainly around working in a professional studio. I can't afford to work in a professional studio unless one is being paid for, for me, so I am building my own quiet studio on a walk in closet. This book is great when it comes to the ins and outs of narrating. I just wished they had more of a section for people who will be all in one narrator, producer and editor. But then, they run their own studio so they have people to do that for them, so they wouldn't know that info.

I feel so much more prepared!

I found this book through an interview that Lorelei did (somewhere on the internet) and so I knew I had to listen to it! I am an avid reader and was thinking about audiobook narration because I have so many skills that align with the industry. BUT I hate the sound of my voice on recording. I've realized that after listening for a bit it's just because I wasn't used to it and I tend to get nervous and really rush my speech. Listening to this book, especially the outtakes, made me feel so much better. I know I have a natural inclination for storytelling and now I just have to work out the technical bits and practice practice practice. Thank you for this book!!

Conversationally Written. Masterfully Read.

Lorelei is an absolute master of her craft, and getting inside advice from her was not only such a leg up but also just plain fun!

There’s a moment (among other brilliant moments) in which she showcases her ability to use subtle manipulations to mold her voice to fit a cornucopia of characters. My wife, a YA author, and I were blown away.

We’re both professional actors and are hoping to record audio for her own novels, and this is such an invaluable tool.

Thank you, Lorelei and Ali. Cheers!

Much appreciated, from an aspiring voice actor

Thank you both Lorelei and Ali! Great performance, and enjoyed the bonus material. I will be listening to your book again, while ready to take make notes. I feel it is truly beneficial to me as just starting out.

Very informative!

I got a ton of useful tips from this and really appreciate the examples/demonstrations that were given as well.

Informative & Enjoyable!

This was very informative and enjoyable. There were so many really good tips for beginners and those with a little experience. I like that we had a chance to hear the producer's tips as well.

Great Introduction to Voice Overs

Thank you for putting this book together and sharing your experiences. As I begin my own journey narrating my own children’s chapter book series, Fraydo The Dragon, I learned valuable narration tips on character voice development and story telling techniques.

It will be a challenge but I look forward to fearlessly digging into the project (thanks to your encouragement).

Courtney Spain Aragon
IG: @CSA Story Tribe
CourtneySpainAragon.com

Thank you!

Both no-nonsense and encouraging, and very, very informative. Answered all my questions and then some. Thank you!

Fantastic!

well thought out and well put together! And I know I'll be using a lot of this info! I'll be listening 2 or 3 times on this one...