Chhhchhhchhhchanges the audiobook industry has changed a lot over the at least 20 years, but this has not. Mar 04, 2019 stand shatters and sings to the soul, making the heart both soar and bleed. In the last three decades of the nineteenth century, an american buffalo herd once numbering 30 million animals was. Not only will you increase your sales potential, but youll.
He pulled me into the story with no distracting affectation that you get from so many. You may love a book, but not quite like the voice of a narrator of an audiobook. In the last three decades of the nineteenth century, an american buffalo herd once numbering 30 million animals was reduced to twentythree. Tips for choosing and working with an audiobook narrator. Narration work for audiobooks is on par with other voiceover jobs in terms of compensation. To get started as an audiobook narrator, heres what you need. Learn how you can get a job as a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. This pfh rate is actually pretty low, but i think it was fair considering that i didnt have any. Sep 27, 2014 karen commins is an awardwinning, professional audiobook narrator, producer, publisher, writer, and leading curator of information about the audiobook industry. The audiobook industry is booming, thanks in part to goldenthroated narrators like grover gardner. Written by stephen king, audiobook narrated by grover gardner. Aug 11, 2016 valiant ambition by nathaniel philbrick, the loney by andrew michael hurley, and anna karenina by leo tolstoy are featured in this weeks audiobook roundup. You can reach a whole new marketspace of audible listeners and cater to customers who prefer.
Valiant ambition by nathaniel philbrick, the loney by andrew michael hurley, and anna karenina by leo tolstoy are featured in this weeks audiobook roundup. Sep 18, 2014 if so, becoming an audiobook narrator may be right for you. Though stephen king has written it far back in the 70s now its uncut entire version has come on the market to unveil the real and complete story behind this apocalyptic story plot. The stand by stephen king read by grover gardner audiobook. I want to become an audiobook narrator have you been told that you have a nice voice. Whether this audiobook is your introduction to king or youre revisiting an old.
I negotiated with my publisher for the full rights to the audiobook, so i get the full proceeds of each sale after audible takes its cut, which equates to 40% of each sale. I ended up purchasing a different narration of the stand from audible. Learn to breathe from your diaphragm instead of your chest. On top of that, narrator grover gardners somewhat gravelly reading voice really sets the tone for this postapocalyptic horror novel. Muller makes these characters comes to life in a way that makes the story even more devastating. There is a great old lady and an average old nixon stand in although flagg was based on a militant radical, he comes to resemble tricky dick far more, willing to say anything to get power, but ultimately insubstantial. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Karen commins is an awardwinning, professional audiobook narrator, producer, publisher, writer, and leading curator of information about the audiobook industry. Listen to the stand audiobook by stephen king, narrated by grover gardner. The stand audiobook free online streaming tokybook. Audio description narrators of america narrators of movies. Stand shatters and sings to the soul, making the heart both soar and bleed. It is possible to become a successful, fulltime audiobook narrator, but it demands focus, determination, skill, stamina, professionalism, reliability, talent, flexibility, financial investment, and time.
The voice of over 200 audiobooks, therese plummer is an actor and awardwinning audiobook narrator living and working in new york city. Wil wheaton is an author, actor, producer, and awardwinning audiobook narrator. Audiobooks are a reading format that is becoming more and more popular. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. The female narrator is good and the male narrator is to a lessor extent. Some narrators master audiobook files, but most do not. Narrating a king novel is no small feat, especially when that novel is as massive and filled with characters as the stand. May 30, 2018 the audiobook industry is booming, thanks in part to goldenthroated narrators like grover gardner. Audio description narrators of america narrators of. How much can you make recording audiobooks from home. Tips for choosing and working with an audiobook narrator amazon has made it super easy for authors to hire narrators to turn their books into audiobooks, and the best part is, you dont. Try small parts acting in skits while staying in character. There is a great old lady and an average old nixon standin although flagg was based on a militant radical, he comes to resemble.
Like audiobooks for books, where the narrator shares the story of the author, its very subjective. When characters have subtitles, audio description reads those too. Karen, bookalicious babes blog zachary kennedy has never been known as a fighter, but hell never regret fighting. Lavoy, an actress and five time audieaward winning narrator, brings to life a wonderfully diverse group of characters with a variety of backgrounds. I heard the previous version he did of the stand, which was a library cassette audiobook. Brene brown author, narrator, random house audio publisher 4. The narrator will record the manuscript and then deliver the finished audio to. Mr gardner, thank you for having done such a great job on the stand and sharing your story. Practice reading out loud, but make it sound as if you are not reading. My favorite halfnight stand audiobook by christina lauren. Tricks to make your profile stand out and get the most jobs. While aiming for the effect of a full cast, gardner has a narrators voice you can.
Audiobook fans 254 members last activity mar 20, 2019 12. If youre addicted like we are, join our group and the discussions. She holds a ba in theater from rose bruford college of theatre and performance. If youre not normally a fan of horror but still want to give a stephen king audiobook a try, this is the one to reach for. Stephen king the stand complete and uncut audiobook. But at the same time, getting projects on acx might not be as difficult as you may think. In addition to earning a ba in broadcast journalism and ms in computer information systems, karen has completed extensive specialized training in voiceover and audiobook narration. Portrait of the voice in my head the village voice. How to become an audiobook narrator practice reading out loud, but make it sound as if you are not reading.
Any narrator who tried to too much with these characters would probably have lost me. No matter how good your books are, there are a lot of fish, both big and small, to compete with. The skills that actors use finding the actable emotions in a scene, connecting to and. Shout out to grover gardner, narrator of the stand. The stand is one of the finest and highest level masterpieces written by stephen king. In addition to narrating dozens of audiobooks, her voice can be heard in documentaries, elearning projects, and video games. The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone audible audiobook unabridged. Audiofile magazine has called him one of the best voices of the. And because of that i cant give my favorite halfnight stand five stars. How to make an audio book using acx step bystep the amazon kindle ebook market is getting more crowded by the day and its increasingly difficult to stand out. It takes effort and persistence to be really successful at it. The narrator will record the manuscript and then deliver the finished audio to you as per your request, so its very important to understand and clearly list your expectations for final file delivery, when hiring your chosen voice actor. How i chose a narrator for my audiobook josh steimle. During chapter 3, there is a moment where the narrator starts reading chapter 6.
How to work from home parttime as an audiobook narrator. How to get started as an audible narrator through acx. I wish he put a bit more emotion in his voice but for the most part i think he is a great narrator. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible.
Grover gardners narration career spans twentyfive years and over 550 audiobook titles. If so, becoming an audiobook narrator may be right for you. Like audiobooks for books, where the narrator shares the story. Indie author finds success investing in stellar narration and audiobookspecific. It was the era of manifest destiny, a gilded age that viewed the west as nothing more than a treasure chest of resources to be dug up or shot down. Karen, bookalicious babes blog zachary kennedy has never been known as a fighter, but hell. The story is about 48 hours long and is narrated by grover gardner in the most scintillating way without leaving the essence of the story behind that gives life to the most of its characters and the events are portrayed perfectly as if you are seeing them. I, on the other hand, cannot fall asleep without an audiobook. Alternatively, you can search for more part time or full time jobs online with flexjobs. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Become an audiobook narrator part 3, lesson 2 tricks to.
This was not only my first audiobook on this site but my first stephen king book. I just chose the narrator for the audiobook version of my book chief marketing officers at work the audiobook will be published through. Without the voice of a baftawinning british stage actor murmuring softly from my macbook speakers, im a sleepless wreck. So ive spent the last few months listening to the 48 hour audiobook of the stand by stephen king, read by grover gardner. I wanted to do the lord of the rings using an american history, he claimed in a subsequent interview, going on to mention that this kind of ambition was something he wasnt previously keen to admit in the event the music book was be a disaster. While the geographical scope of the story presents the opportunity for many accents, gardner keeps his characters voices subtle yet unique and. I would not have been able to make it through many books if a lesser narrator had read them the making of the atomic bomb, the rise and fall of the third reich, or a brief history of time. The harry potter septet, the night circus, a christmas carol, around the world in 80 days, peter pan. Making an audiobook using acx is a great way to stand out in a competitive market.
Or, you can hear a narrator, and actively search out content that narrator has read. I was unable to find part 3 and part 4, if there is a part 4. Not only will you increase your sales potential, but youll also offer a new way for your readers to enjoy your amazing content on the go, at the gym, or at the comfort of their home. Stephen king himself chose narrator frank muller for the audiobook, and when listening, its clear to see why. The 10 best stephen king audiobooks, a ranking book riot. In the age of ear buds and audiobooks, they want to be the. In this post, youll learn all about earning money by working as a parttime audiobook narrator. So ive spent the last few months listening to the 48 hour. I was hooked immediately and have purchased several others just from the description.
The audiobooks subreddit is a community of audiobibliophiles sharing and looking for their next great listen. Audiences have seen his work in the films stand by me and flubber, the television series star trek. Jul 12, 2016 lavoy, an actress and five time audieaward winning narrator, brings to life a wonderfully diverse group of characters with a variety of backgrounds. Earphones awards search our favorite listens with these award winners.
Get the audible audiobook for the reduced price of. Grover gardner narrator of defending jacob goodreads. My only problem with the narrator op is asking about is you can hear him swallowing his saliva every time he swallows and it makes my skin crawl. If you havent had any practice or previous training during voice over work, you might try these tips to break into the industry. In the age of ear buds and audiobooks, they want to be the voices in your head voice actor and instructor johnny heller, left, gives instruction to voice actor david mckeel. Become an audiobook narrator part 3, lesson 2 tricks. The stand complete and uncut audiobook free online. A native of london, england, shiromi arserio is a stage actor, voice talent, and audiobook narrator. Sep, 2018 learn how you can get a job as a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. Narration was good, but narrators female voice was a little weak.
Audible hall of famer reflects on his evolution from instudio narrator to home studio producer. Just to be clear this is not a get rich quick sort of thing. There are times when different narrators read the same book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Aug 11, 2016 i just chose the narrator for the audiobook version of my book chief marketing officers at work the audiobook will be published through. Shout out to grover gardner, narrator of the stand stephen king anyone got any recommendations from this guy. From what ive listened to so far the narrator grover gardner does a great job. Tips for choosing and working with an audiobook narrator amazon has made it super easy for authors to hire narrators to turn their books into audiobooks, and the best part is, you dont need to have a pocket full of money to pay the narrator. Was fun to revisit this after 20 years in an audio version. My favorite halfnight stand audiobook by christina. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and the comments which hopefully include the narrator.