Awesome Non-Fiction Audiobook Narration Techniques
In this VoiceOverXtra webinar recording, Sean Pratt teaches you the narration techniques he uses when recording - a step-by-step guide to non-fiction narration, plus opportunities in audiobook narration today AND real-world business advice.
YOU WILL LEARN ...
The basic differences between fiction and non-fiction audiobooks.
Sean's "3 Step Method" for digging into the text of any non-fiction book and prepping it for recording.
Tips on dealing with WHEN and WHY to alter the text of a non-fiction book.
The "TED Talk" concept of narrating a non-fiction audiobook.
How to balance speed vs. nuance and precision.
The "secret sauce" of non-fiction narration: sense of humor!
The "4 Voices of Non-Fiction".
Why the only thing that should be consistent about your narration is its inconsistency!
Jobs: Voice Over & Audiobook - When to Take ‘Em, When to Pass
This webinar recording is not only for newcomers to voice over, but also for experienced performers who struggle with negotiating with prospective clients and are tired of getting burned.
YOU WILL LEARN ...
Why every job has a positive or negative effect on your career
Why 'getting paid' isn't the same thing as 'making money'
Why 'having fun' is an important consideration in accepting a project
How to know the difference between 'wants' and 'needs'
How to create a counter-offer
How to know when you're in the "Land of Me' and the 'Land of We' - and how to make sure you don't get stuck in BOTH at the same time
When saying NO to a job is the right thing to do!
How to Market Your Audiobook Narrations
In this webinar recording, Sean Pratt discusses key ideas and concepts of marketing as they relate to your narration career. And he emphasizes the importance of discovering YOUR personal brand, and how that should influence your advertising efforts.
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO ...
How to describe your voice in terms of its market position.
How this influences your demo selection.
How to create a website that reinforces your brand.
The importance of using social media to define and grow your audience.
Tips on how to raise your profile - in the industry, with authors, and audiobook fans.
Managing Your Freelance Career
In this exclusive webinar recording, Sean draws upon the book's lessons to reveal the 10 important differences that separate a successful performer from a starving artist.
Interested? You will learn about:
Taking responsibility
Pursuing excellence
Getting the RIGHT day job
Managing money
Listening - more than talking
Being charming
Building a network
Creating a personal brand
Behaving like a CEO
Thinking like Leonardo da Vinci
Marketing & Social Media for Non-Fiction Audiobook Narrators
In this 2-1/2 hour webinar, Sean covers the ins and outs of using social media to further your narration career - and the HOW and WHY of marketing to build your brand and gain new clients.
You will also discover the do's and don'ts of networking with audio publishers and authors in order to find books that haven't been recorded yet!
Online Coaching: Non-Fiction Audioboo Narration
In earlier VoiceOverXtra webinars, award-winning and prolific audiobook narrator Sean Pratt revealed his proven techniques for non-fiction audiobook narration and marketing.
Now you can hear and see how all the narration techniques combine to create winning performances, as Sean coaches and directs volunteers in this recording.