ATTENTION all students of Sean Pratt's 'Ginger Yoda Dojo': past, present... and FUTURE!!

Start your trip to APAC off with a BANG by warming up your schmoozing skillz. Come to McGarry's Bar & Restaurant for a pint o' Guinness, a glass of vino, or a shot of Jameson... not necessarily in that order!

RSVP PDQ & ASAP!! Yes, I know 2020 has just started, but the response to last year's event was HUGE and I want to give McGarry's Bar a heads-up on how many people are coming!

Sean will offer a special Friday night Workshop,
"Tell Me A Story – Nonfiction Audiobook Narration Technique",
for working voice actors. He’ll dig deep into such techniques as:

- The “The TED Talk” performance concept he uses
- How to find the “spine of the paragraph”
- How to find clues in the book’s language to create variation in your narration.

Nonfiction narration makes up 25 percent of the audiobook market. Thus, it stands to reason that a narrator should master this genre in order to expand possibilities for working in the audiobook industry.

When: 7 – 10:30 p.m., Friday, March 22

Where: Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
4850 Millenia Blvd.
Room # 126
Orlando, FL 32839
(For directions, click here - https://tinyurl.com/y24lj6kp

Cost:
• $150 general; $120 for SAG-AFTRA and AEA members. Paid by check or PayPal. Limited to 8 people who will read with Sean.

• If you wish to audit the class: $75 general; $60 for SAG-AFTRA and AEA members.

RSVP: Contact seanpratt@comcast.net Please write “Tell Me A Story” in the subject line and let him know if you’re a SAG-AFTRA member.

We bring you our 'Audiobook VOND event 2018 with Sean Pratt, Johnny Heller and some more surprise guests' on Friday 12th October at Spotlight, London.

This is going to be a fantastic event where you will hear from two of the most in demand audiobook narrators in the world as well a publishers. They will be sharing insights into how to book work, what you need to be a successful audiobook narrator and lots more. It will be a fun and entertaining evening. 

This is going to be a fantastic event so don't hang around if you'd like to join us. 

Tickets to our events sell out very quickly!

Audiobooks is an industry that is growing very fast right now. 

Here at The VoiceOver Network we always work hard to bring you the best industry events, with incredible speakers and amazing venues and this event is going to be another great one. 

'Audiobook event yesterday in London with @johnnyheller and @SPPresents . It’s great to #learnfromthebest and have so much fun! They are great narrators, storytellers, voiceoverartist  #audiobookvond17 @NetworkVO #spanishvo' Vicky Tessio

Tell Me a Story: Nonfiction Audiobook Narration Technique

Want to do excel at non fiction audiobook narration? We've got a intensive 4-hour online workshop coming up with award winning narrator Sean Allen Pratt on Sept 22nd. It's only $199 and we're offering a payment plan option!

This is gonna cover a LOT of ground!

REGISTER here if you want to pay in full:

http://bit.ly/Pratt199

REGISTER here if you want to make 3 monthly payments of $75 http://bit.ly/Pratt75

Tell Me a Story: Nonfiction Audiobook Narration Technique

Join Sean as he ‘dives into the weeds’ of nonfiction audiobook narration technique.

In this 4 -hour workshop he will cover such important concepts as:

• ‘The 3-Step Method’ and how Sean uses it to prepare ALL of his nonfiction books.

• The ‘TED Talk’ performance concept Sean uses for all of his narration projects.

• Finding the ‘spine of the paragraph’ and why it is essential to enhancing your overall performance.

• ‘The 4 Voices of Nonfiction’ and how to use them to give your reads more variety and clarity.

• ‘Paragraph Colors’ - The idea of finding clues in the language to use as subtext in a paragraph to create variation in your narration.

Sean will provide several text examples during the workshop. In addition to directing your reads and providing feedback, Sean Pratt offers you an incisive look into his text preparation process, giving you invaluable skills that you will be able to apply to ANY nonfiction audiobook. These skills will help you to identify and embrace the book’s genre and style, to make appropriate acting choices, and learn how to deal with many of the particular challenges of nonfiction!

Welcome back to #MeetTheTeacherTuesday where we introduce you to one of the 6 Master Class teachers that will be joining us for our inaugural series hosted by PJ Ochlan!

Questions? Email Frankie@DeyanInstitute.com

Today we'd like you to meet Sean Allen Pratt! Sean Pratt is our Non-Fiction master. Sean has been a working professional actor in theatre, film, TV and voice-overs for over 30 years. He holds a BFA in Acting from Santa Fe University, NM. He has been an audiobook narrator for 22 years (aka – Lloyd James), recording over 970 books in almost every genre and has received 8 AudioFile Magazine “Earphone” Awards, 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association and 1 SOVAS nomination. Notable titles include – A Death in the Family by James Agee, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, Elvis in the Morning by William F. Buckley and Lindberg by A. Scott Berg.

Sean is also the author of “To Be or Wanna Be – The Top Ten Differences between a Successful Actor and a Starving Artist,” an actor’s how-to book that talks about approaches and behaviors that separate a thriving actor from a starving artist.

Sean's non-fiction workshop will take place on August 23rd. To sign up for this, or any other class in the series (or all of them!) visit: http://www.deyaninstitute.com/inaugural-masterclass-series.…

Who: Sean Pratt - Nationally known audiobook narrator and teacher.

He has been a working actor for over 30 years and audiobook narrator for 22 years (aka – Lloyd James), recording over 975 books in almost every genre and has received 8 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones” awards, 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association, and 1 SOVAS nomination. Currently, Sean coaches performers on nonfiction audiobook/e-learning narration technique, as well as teaching classes on and writes articles about the Business of the Biz. www.seanprattpresents.com

What: Tell Me a Story: Nonfiction Audiobook Narration Technique

Join Sean as he ‘dives into the weeds’ of nonfiction audiobook narration technique. In this 4 -hour workshop he will cover such important concepts as:

- ‘The 3-Step Method’ and how Sean uses it to prepare ALL of his nonfiction books.

- The ‘TED Talk’ performance concept Sean uses for all of his narration projects.

- Finding the ‘spine of the paragraph’ and why it is essential to enhancing your overall performance.

- ‘The 4 Voices of Nonfiction’ and how to use them to give your reads more variety and clarity.

- ‘Paragraph Colors’ – The idea of finding clues in the language to use as subtext in a paragraph to create variation in your narration.

Sean will provide several text examples during the workshop. In addition to directing your reads and providing feedback, Sean Pratt offers you an incisive look into his text preparation process, giving you invaluable skills that you will be able to apply to ANY nonfiction audiobook. These skills will help you to identify and embrace the book’s genre and style, to make appropriate acting choices, and learn how to deal with many of the particular challenges of nonfiction!

Why: Because nonfiction narration makes up 25% of the audiobook market! It stands to reason that a narrator should be able to tackle these genres in order to expand their possibilities for working in the VO industry.

Join us locally in Irvine or remotely via Zoom! Register now for details. In addition to Participant access, Audit Access is available as well. Students who purchase the auditing option will have access to all course material and will be able to participate a live Q and A session with the guest director during the workout. Auditing students will NOT perform scripts or receive script/performance critiques from the guest director.

https://vopeeps.com/product/tell-me-a-story-with-sean-allen-pratt/

***Please note that you will receive all pertinent info, Zoom Room Link, scripts and location address via email two days prior to the event. We’re looking forward to having you at the workout!

Digging Deep Into the Weeds of Non-Fiction Audiobook Techniques
With Sean Pratt / Tuesday,  June 5th / 6pm pacific/9pm eastern

- Only $60!
- You don't have to attend live. Audio and Video Recordings Provided!!
- Note... this is NOT a repeat of our February Webinar

TO SIGN UP:   http://bit.ly/2PrattRegistrationForm 

Join Sean as he 'dives into the weeds' of nonfiction audiobook/e-learning narration technique. In this webinar you will learn such VITAL concepts as:

• The GAP EXERCISE: why it's so important to achieving what the industry wants most; The Conversational Read!

• The 4 SIDEBARS: What they are how to use them, and why they are important in modulating the TEMPO of your read.

• PARAGRAPH CREATION & PARAGRAPH COLORS: How to deal with fragmented text to create a coherent read of the author's ideas, and the idea of finding clues in the language to use as subtext in a paragraph to create variation in your narration.
Sean will provide several text examples during the webinar. 

Sean Pratt offers you an incisive look into his text preparation process, giving you invaluable skills that you will be able to apply to ANY nonfiction audiobook or e-learning text. 

These skills will help you to identify and embrace any book's genre and style, to make appropriate acting choices, and learn how to deal with the many particular challenges of nonfiction! 

Space is limited!

Can't attend this fabulous webinar live? That's OK! Your registration includes both the audio and video versions of this webinar! We'll send the download links right to your inbox within days!

It's so EASY to attend! We'll send you a link to click... and you're in! 
You can join us via computer or phone.

Upon registration you'll receive confirmation within 2 business days (or sooner) including a collection of scripts. 

To prepare, Sean would like you to:

Review the scripts to become familiar with them
PRINT THEM so you can mark them up as he directs

Here's what people are saying about Sean Pratt:

"I love working with Sean Pratt because he has a great ear for the way a particular text should be approached." 
...Mary Mitchell, Chicago-based Actress

This webinar 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!

PLUS: Ask Sean questions in the lively Q&A! 

"It's time to create system that lets you stay in control of the negotiation process," says VO and audiobook veteran Sean Pratt, who will share his success formula in this new VoiceOverXtra webinar. 

Sean will explore the issues for accepting or rejecting a job. And his "Three Magic Questions" will reveal how to make an informed and rational decision about whether a particular project is worth your time and effort. 

"Sometimes, turning down work is the right thing to do." 
- Sean Pratt

PS: Your webinar registration includes video and audio recordings, plus all slides.

LOTS of you have been asking for a workshop on corporate narration and this ONE is going to be a very special one with the incredible SEAN PRATT.

Yes, Sean is coming back to LONDON!

E-learning and Corporate Narrations are a very fast growing and lucrative sector of The Voiceover Industry. Getting yourself a handful of regular corporate clients can be incredibly important to sustain and build your voiceover business.

Details:

Dates – Saturday 24th March 2018
Time - 10:00 - 17:00
Venue – TBC London
Price - £279 full price / £249 VON members / £229 EARLY-BIRD (this price is available until 9am Friday 26th Jan)
Food - Lunch included

PRIORITY BOOKING OPEN TO MEMBERS FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS

Please login to the member's area in order to get your discounted ticket.
https://www.thevoiceovernetwork.co.uk/login.html

Split payment options available on request. Just e-mail Leisa for details leisa@thevoiceovernetwork.co.uk

How: To RSVP; please contact - seanpratt@comcast.net Please put “February 19th Workshop” in the subject line AND let me know if you’re a member of one of the discounted groups!

Who: Nationally known audiobook narrator and teacher Sean Pratt. He has been a working actor for over 30 years and audiobook narrator for 22 years (aka – Lloyd James), recording over 950 books in almost every genre and has received 8 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones” awards, 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association, and 1 SOVAS nomination.  

Currently, Sean coaches performers on audiobook narration technique, as well as teaching classes on and writes articles about the Business of the Biz. www.seanprattpresents.com

 What: Tell Me a Story – Nonfiction Audiobook Narration Technique

Join Sean as he ‘dives into the weeds’ of nonfiction narration technique. In this 3-hour workshop he will cover such important concepts as:

·         The ‘TED Talk’ performance concept Sean uses for all of his narration projects.

·         Finding the ‘spine of the paragraph’ and why it is essential to enhancing your overall performance.

·         ‘Paragraph Colors’ - The idea of finding clues in the language to use as subtext in a paragraph to create variation in your narration.

Sean will provide several text examples and articles during the workshop.

In addition to directing your reads and providing feedback, Sean Pratt offers you an incisive look into his text preparation process, giving you invaluable skills that you will be able to apply to ANY nonfiction audiobook. These skills will help you to identify and embrace the book’s genre and style, to make appropriate acting choices, and learn how to deal with many of the particular challenges of nonfiction!

When: Monday, February 19th from 7 to 10:00 PM

 Where: Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark

 How: To RSVP; please contact - seanpratt@comcast.net Please put “February 19th Workshop” in the subject line AND let me know if you’re a member of one of the discounted groups!

 Class size is limited to only EIGHT people who will work with Sean!

·         $150 – By check or Pay Pal

·         $120 – For members of the following groups: AEA, SAG, AFTRA.

OR you can audit the workshop!

·         $100 – If you wish to observe the class. Space is limited!

 To RSVP; please contact - seanpratt@comcast.net Please put “February 19th Workshop” in the subject line AND let me know if you’re a member of one of the discounted groups!

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Sean Pratt offers his “NO KIDDING” money back guarantee. “If you’re not satisfied after the first hour of one of my workshops…if you feel it’s a waste of your time, then I’ll refund your money right then and there. NO KIDDING!”
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Why: Because nonfiction narration makes up 25% of the audiobook market! It stands to reason that a narrator should be able to tackle this genre in order to expand their possibilities for working in the audiobook industry.

How: To RSVP; please contact - seanpratt@comcast.net - Please put “February 16th Workshop” in the subject line AND let me know if you’re a member of one of the discounted groups!

Who: Nationally known audiobook narrator and teacher Sean Pratt. He has been a working actor for over 30 years and audiobook narrator for 22 years (aka – Lloyd James), recording over 950 books in almost every genre and has received 8 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones” awards, 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association, and 1 SOVAS nomination.

Currently, Sean coaches performers on nonfiction audiobook/e-learning narration technique, as well as teaching classes on and writes articles about the Business of the Biz. www.seanprattpresents.com

What: Tell Me a Story: Nonfiction/e-Learning Narration Technique

Join Sean as he ‘dives into the weeds’ of nonfiction audiobook/e-learning narration technique. In this 3-hour workshop he will cover such important concepts as:

• The ‘TED Talk’ performance concept Sean uses for all of his narration projects.

• Finding the ‘spine of the paragraph’ and why it is essential to enhancing your overall performance.

• ‘Paragraph Colors’ - The idea of finding clues in the language to use as subtext in a paragraph to create variation in your narration.

Sean will provide several text examples and articles during the workshop. In addition to directing your reads and providing feedback, Sean Pratt offers you an incisive look into his text preparation process, giving you invaluable skills that you will be able to apply to ANY nonfiction audiobook or e-learning text. These skills will help you to identify and embrace the book’s genre and style, to make appropriate acting choices, and learn how to deal with many of the particular challenges of nonfiction!

When: Friday, February 16th from 7 to 10:00 PM
Where: InterContinental Hotel / 15201 DALLAS PARKWAY, ADDISON, TEXAS 75001

How: To RSVP; please contact - seanpratt@comcast.net - Please put “February 16th Workshop” in the subject line AND let me know if you’re a member of one of the discounted groups!

Class size is limited to only EIGHT people who will work with Sean!

• $150 – By check or Pay Pal

• $120 – For members of the following groups: AEA, SAG, AFTRA.

OR you can audit the workshop!

• $100 – If you wish to observe the class. Space is limited!

• To RSVP; please contact - seanpratt@comcast.net Please put “February 16th Workshop” in the subject line AND let me know if you’re a member of one of the discounted groups!

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Sean Pratt offers his “NO KIDDING” money back guarantee. “If you’re not satisfied after the first hour of one of my workshops…if you feel it’s a waste of your time, then I’ll refund your money right then and there. NO KIDDING!”

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Why: Because nonfiction narration makes up 25% of audiobooks and the e-learning market is growing every day! It stands to reason that a narrator should be able to tackle these genres in order to expand their possibilities for working in the VO industry.