Audiobook Basics
Is audiobook narration for you? In this concise overview you'll hear first-hand from an audiobook pro the expectations and rewards of being a narrator. Ann describes the daily work-life balance of being an at-home narrator, identifies the major players for finding work, and provides context on the studio and training requirements for this workhorse career.
This class is also available as part of the complete Audiobook Program
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Ann Richardson
Ann has been narrating since 2008. She has been awarded three AudioFile Magazine’s Earphones Awards, and has also been a multi-time finalist for the Society of Voice Arts Awards (2016, 2017, 2018).
Ann’s clients include: Audible, Blackstone Audio, Beacon Press, Bee Audio, Christian Audio, Deyan Audio, DreamScape Audio, Oasis Audio, Harper Audio, Mosaic Audio, PostHypnotic Press, Penguin Random House, Recorded Books, Tantor, and several independent authors.
Ann is an active member of both the Audio Publisher Association and World-Voices Organization. She gives presentations to author groups on how to make an audiobook, and for two years, was a columnist for InD’tale Magazine, writing all about audiobooks, narrators, and the audiobook industry.