![]() Self publishing is a double-edged sword: it’s great that some authors can get their work out without the restrictions and serendipity of traditional publishing, but at the same time, the books don’t go through the same rigorous editing process. There’s also horror stories of talent turning in unfinished work (though this appears to be the exception, rather than the rule).įor voiceover talent, remember that most of the titles on here are self-published. ![]() You’ll likely attract someone just starting their career who may be very good, but you are also likely to get someone who will take longer to complete a project, and may be more prone to mistakes along the way. ![]() Completed projects are then posted on and other sites.Ī word of caution here, to both parties: for rights-holders, remember that you get what you pay for, and if you pay a low rate (the standard, beginning rate for a professional voice actor is $80 per finished hour) you will likely not be getting the most professional talent. This is where rights-holders (most of the time the author of the book, but not always) post titles they are looking to turn into audiobooks, and voiceover talent can audition for them. If you’ve not been driven mad, then you can probably do audiobooks.Īs for finding the work, I stumbled upon the ACX site (Audible Creative Exchange). ![]() ![]() Then do it again tomorrow, and every day for a week or two. Also, if you are interested in doing audiobooks, give yourself this test: go into your closet with a book and a light, close the door, and read outloud for 30 minutes. ![]()
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