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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 8 MIN

13226: Narrating Audiobooks? Don't Forget The Acting Part

from The VOHeroes Podcast · host David H. Lawrence XVII

Hey there, hero!So you have an audiobook to narrate. Compared to a lot of other acting jobs, it’s a much bigger job - sometimes exponentially larger.And it’s such a big event that it causes us to sometimes assign an outsized scope of the undertaking, and misplace what’s important for success.Yes, you have a lot of tech and process details to deal with.But you also have to do the acting part.Creating characters in audiobooks (and that includes the neutral narrator) means giving them the same due as you will with the characters you get to create on camera or on stage or in commercials.You hear it in the work of the narrators (actors) we all revere.Have you found yourself worrying more about being technically perfect rather than an awesome actor when doing audiobooks? Let me know in the comments below.REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/narrating-audiobooks-dont-forget-the-acting-part/#Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #MarketingWant to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you......become a VO talent (or a more successful one):     https://voheroes.com/start     ...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent):     https://acxmasterclass.com/     ...narrate your own book (if you’re an author):     https://narrateyourownbook.com/     ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):     https://mikesock.com/     ...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):     https://rehearsal.pro/...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:     https://audiocupcake.com/The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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Hey there, hero! So you have an audiobook to narrate. Compared to a lot of other acting jobs, it’s a much bigger job - sometimes exponentially larger. And it’s such a big event that it causes us to sometimes assign an outsized scope of the undertaking, and misplace what’s important for success. Yes, you have a lot of tech and process details to deal with. But you also have to do the acting part. Creating characters in audiobooks (and that includes the neutral narrator) means giving them the s...

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