The Narrator Roundtable

In our final episode of Season 3, we navigate the seas of social-professional connections. What feels real? Friendly? Warm? Cringe? Inappropriate? Uncomfortable? And how do we read these signs from others? Guest host Dominique Salvacion joins us to discuss the delicate art of authentic social connecting in professional networking spaces.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Dominique SalvacionWebsite | Facebook Profile | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and

When we look at the page, how do we turn what we see in text into a fully lived-in, authentic character voice? With guest host Jess Nahikian, we discuss the technical work of turning language on the page into distinct performance choices and how we handle staying emotionally engaged when we’re working that deeply.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Jess NahikianWebsite | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

How do we make choices about our online selves and still call ourselves authentic? How can we show only specific slivers of ourselves to the world and feel good about it, knowing that it will bring us the work and attention we want? We explore this and more with guest host Jess Moran.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Jess MoranWebsite | Facebook Profile | Facebook Page | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt...

In this episode of the Narrator Roundtable, we discuss parasocial relationships as they pertain to the art form of narration and the entertainment industry in a larger sense, as well as the kaleidoscopic nature of our public personas as narrators… how much does our own authentic presence, fan base, wide-spread, or more insular, recognition play into our work, hire-ability, and craft? And how transparent do we really need to be with our identities in public spaces? We’re joined by seasoned, award-winning narrator, actor, educator, and “OPTok” phenomenon Neil Hellegers to dive into the many angles of this nuanced topic. Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Neil HellegersWebsite | Facebook Profile | Facebook Page | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite

Audiobook narrators are all about preparation; we all know the tale of getting to chapter 45 and finding out that your main character has a Russian accent. But when you establish yourself as a professional narrator, is the conversation more nuanced than that? In this episode, we talk about *gasp* cold reads, but more specifically, how to make sure you are ALWAYS prepared to narrate a book, even if that preparation doesn’t include the narrator themselves doing a preread.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Jennifer Jill ArayaWebsite | Facebook Profile | Facebook Page | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator...

It seems like everyone has an idea about what indie work looks like, what publisher work looks like, and which one is better. In this episode, we talk to Ronnie Butler about how these ideas have shifted and how we can mend a bridge to see these two worlds as increasingly interconnected.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Ron ButlerWebsite | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they...

We have often praised the narrator community for being welcoming and generous, but how was that community built? How do we safeguard these safe spaces as they grow exponentially each year? How do we avoid becoming the industry equivalent of the high school cafeteria, where you pick your table and stay there? We are excited to welcome Andi Arndt to The Narrator Roundtable to help us break down these questions (and probably more).Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Andi ArndtWebsite | Facebook Page | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio.

When we talk about resources that help keep us in the audiobook game, we’re making the assumption that we’re here for the long haul. In this episode, we’re picking that assumption apart with guest host Alex Knox as we dig into purpose and what drives our reason for being in the narration industry in the first place.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Alex KnoxWebsite | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

No matter the job, keeping track of income and expenses can be a hassle, and narrating is no different. In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls and pro-tips to getting paid with our guest host, Kimberly Wetherell.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kimberly WetherellWebsite | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

Narrating doesn’t cover every expense for every narrator, so many of us become hustlers. We explore side gigs like coaching, directing, social media, and more. And this life of the grind is real for all of us. In the first episode of our third season, we talk with Emily Woo Zeller and explore whether that last ledge we’re about to reach on our financial journies is really the last ledge at all.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Emily Woo ZellerWebsite | Facebook Page | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copyrighted material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks...

Narrators work in an industry in which using a pseudonym is common practice. How common? And why? Lessa Lamb joins us at The Narrator Roundtable to discuss privacy, branding, and the outside pressures that influence narrator decision-making. View the results of the Narrator Pseudonym Survey.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lessa LambWebsite Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram Mentioned in this episode:LitHub Erica Berry ArticleAudiofile review for...

It’s spooky season, so we’ve gathered around The Narrator Roundtable with guest host Nicky Endres to celebrate all things horror. Who loves it? Who hides from it? How do we approach the horror genre as narrators? And how does this underrated category of fiction intersect with our own lived experiences?Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Nicky EndresWebsite | Facebook Profile | Facebook Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram ...

Audiobook narrators are voice actors, but sometimes we feel like distant cousins to our commercials and video game peers. With Yinka Ladeinde, we’ll talk about what it’s like walking across these worlds, question why they’re considered different in the first place, and maybe build some bridges in the process.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Yinka LadeindeWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey...

Existing while narrating. Whether we identify as single, as coupled, or as otherwise entangled, we are all endeavoring to live a life while doing this beautiful work of audiobook narration. Patryce Williams joins our hosts on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable to discuss how creating time and space for life outside the booth can be a challenge.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Patryce WilliamsWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Marco Polo AppThe Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material...

Sometimes it’s more about the process than the actual destination, but sometimes they are equally important. Breaking into other genres as an audiobook narrator is definitely about creating career longevity and creative abundance, but it can also be a mode of connection. Sanya Simmons joins our hosts to discuss diversifying audiobook genres on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Sanya SimmonsWebsite | Facebook Page | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is...

Performing romance and erotica is an experience that is almost always intended to titillate and can create a false sense of intimacy between narrator and reader. Sean Crisden joins us at The Narrator Roundtable to discuss how we navigate that delicate relationship, especially in the romance audiobook space.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Sean CrisdenWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten...

The Romance genre, and its multitude of sub genres, has some of the most avid readers that consume ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers and audiobooks (sometimes simultaneously) with fervor.  Our hosts discuss the many facets of the world of Romance for audiobook narrators with Mary Jane Wells on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Mary Jane WellsWebsite | Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music & sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

That place where artistic expression and entrepreneurial enterprise merge for the independent author and the freelance audiobook narrator can be a wondrous and confounding thing.&nbsp; Lacy Laurel joins our hosts on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable to discuss where artistry and business become necessary partners for the freelance audiobook traversing the indie market.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lacy LaurelWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page&nbsp;|&nbsp;X (Twitter)&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | <a...

How do we respect privacy as a part of the creative process? How do we resist the constant pressure to capitalize on every creative endeavor? How do we decide what is personal and what is private? How do we allow our careers to be in service of our creative, personal, and communal well-being? Accomplished Narrator, Screenwriter, Playwright, Actor, Producer, and Filmmaker Dani Martineck joins The Narrator Roundtable for a holistic discussion about balance and boundaries.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Dani MartineckWebsite&nbsp;| InstagramFind André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram Mentioned in this episode:The Rushing of The SeaGender...

There is no Audiobook University. When narrators want to improve their skills, make connections, find community, or connect with publishers, coaching and workshops are often the answer. But how do we determine which opportunities are worth our time, money, and vulnerability? Are we paying to learn, or just to gain access? Shiromi Arserio joins us at The Narrator Roundtable to talk through the ROI of it all.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Shiromi ArserioWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page |&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram...

The Narrator Roundtable hosts &amp; special guest Mark Sanderlin gather to look back on the first ten episodes. Filmed live on April 24, 2024.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Mark SanderlinWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;X (Twitter)&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they...

How’s your calendar looking? Are you cycling through feeling scattered and underworked, then feeling overbooked and overwhelmed? Our hosts dive into schedule and portfolio management with superstar Helen Laser on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Helen LaserWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp; Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen

Audiobook narrators bring a world of performance experience to their work, but we don’t always get the credit that other performers receive. This week, we’re going to crack open the craft of audiobooks with our guest Eunice Wong as we remember the true power of our work behind the mic.Mentioned in this episode: Can We Please Put an End to Overperformed Audiobooks?Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Eunice WongWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page&nbsp;|&nbsp;X (Twitter)&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp; Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | <a...

There has been an interesting expansion and contraction in narration opportunities over the past 20 years, from a handful of studio-based actors mostly in LA or New York, to a huge wave of new at-home narrators joining the industry. What does the current landscape look like to a narrator with decades of experience? And what does it look like to someone just starting? In this episode, we welcome veteran Hillary Huber and newcomer Dara Brown to discuss what the audiobook industry looks like from both perspectives.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Hillary HuberWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile |&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp; Find Dara BrownWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp; Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X...

As narrators, one of the hardest parts of finding success in the industry is discovering our unique voice. And for us, the word “voice” can be used literally and metaphorically. What do I sound like AND what do I want to say through my work? How much of myself can I bring to each story? Is there an audience for someone who sounds like me? We welcome Gillian Williams to the roundtable to discuss finding your voice.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gillian WilliamsWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;X (Twitter)&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindseydorcus/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This week we welcome the accomplished narrator, director, engineer, and owner of Reaping Audiobooks to the table to discuss what we can learn from all the humans who play a part in creating an audiobook, the importance of sensitivity readers, and the current, as well as potential, ups and downs of AI in our craft, and how we can all look out for each other by cultivating more mutual respect and understanding.Article referencing Emily Woo Zeller alluded to by AndréThe Worlds I See audiobookThe AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA have ratified their agreement since this episode was recorded, you can read more here.Lotus ProductionsFind The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Jennifer BlomWebsite |&nbsp;Reaping Audiobooks Website |&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/" rel="noopener...

At-home narration is more prevalent than ever, and working from home has its pros and cons. When you aren't in a controlled space being guided by professionals who are also helping to ease the burden of audiobook production, even a small distraction can result in lost productivity. How can narrators use what they've learned as actors to get back into the right head space? How can we advocate for ourselves when we need assistance to be our most productive? And is worrying about pickups contributing to our inner saboteur? Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Jeremy Carlisle ParkerWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindseydorcus/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

We all want to be celebrated, but awards are a finite resource. On this episode of The Narrator Roundtable, we talk about our relationships to celebration, what inside of us yearns for accolades, how we feel about the yearning, and how we plan, dream, and define success in the wake of these realities.In this episode: Deepti's Instagram PostFind The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deepti GuptaWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page&nbsp;| Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The...

When we’re asked for a “neutral accent” or “no accent” what does that even mean? How can we all be more thoughtful in our approach to accents and dialects? In this episode of The Narrator Roundtable, we dive into the larger implications of which accents are asked for in audiobook narration, how they are asked for, when and why they are asked for, and how to approach them with nuance, respect, and service to the stories we tell. Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Katherine LittrellWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp; Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana,...

We welcome the host of The Narrator’s Cup of Joe, Daniela Acitelli, to the roundtable for a frank discussion about working with co-narrators. It’s a delicate and challenging relationship to maintain, and it’s often long-distance, accomplished only through email, and can be with a total stranger. The rules are both simple and vague. There is oversight but with a lot of independence. So what should a narrator do when they don’t feel good about a working relationship with a fellow narrator?Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

Casting is a huge part of the audiobook production process—a narrator crafts the whole story—so it makes sense that authentic casting has been on the rise across audiobooks in recent years. But what does it mean to cast authentically, has this been happening consistently across the industry, and how do we look at our own roles in exploring the nuances of the casting process? This episode of the Narrators Roundtable brings Joel Froomkin into the fray with our hosts to discuss what we’ve seen on the ground in terms of casting, and what informs our perspectives.Find The Narrator RoundtableWebsite | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Joel FroomkinWebsite&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Profile&nbsp;|&nbsp;Facebook Page&nbsp;|&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;|&nbsp;TikTok Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | <a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyDorcus" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Kirt Graves introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, André Santana.Find André SantanaWebsite | Facebook Profile | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE?The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the table. Hosted by a core coterie of narrators and featuring a variety of trade professionals, The Narrator Roundtable shares the intricate stories, challenges, and ideas that make up the audiobook industry. From craft to business and beyond, the roundtable turns "chatting with a friend over coffee" from an acting technique into an opportunity for gathering and growth. Find out more at https://www.narratorroundtable.com/The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

Gail Shalan introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Kirt Graves.Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE?The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the table. Hosted by a core coterie of narrators and featuring a variety of trade professionals, The Narrator Roundtable shares the intricate stories, challenges, and ideas that make up the audiobook industry. From craft to business and beyond, the roundtable turns "chatting with a friend over coffee" from an acting technique into an opportunity for gathering and growth. Find out more at https://www.narratorroundtable.com/The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

Deanna Anthony introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Gail Shalan.Find Gail ShalanWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE?The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the table. Hosted by a core coterie of narrators and featuring a variety of trade professionals, The Narrator Roundtable shares the intricate stories, challenges, and ideas that make up the audiobook industry. From craft to business and beyond, the roundtable turns "chatting with a friend over coffee" from an acting technique into an opportunity for gathering and growth. Find out more at https://www.narratorroundtable.com/The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

Lindsey Dorcus introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Deanna Anthony.Find Deanna AnthonyWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE?The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the table. Hosted by a core coterie of narrators and featuring a variety of trade professionals, The Narrator Roundtable shares the intricate stories, challenges, and ideas that make up the audiobook industry. From craft to business and beyond, the roundtable turns "chatting with a friend over coffee" from an acting technique into an opportunity for gathering and growth. Find out more at https://www.narratorroundtable.com/The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.

Kirt Graves introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Lindsey Dorcus.Find Lindsey DorcusWebsite | X (Twitter) | Instagram Find Kirt GravesWebsite | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE?The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the table. Hosted by a core coterie of narrators and featuring a variety of trade professionals, The Narrator Roundtable shares the intricate stories, challenges, and ideas that make up the audiobook industry. From craft to business and beyond, the roundtable turns "chatting with a friend over coffee" from an acting technique into an opportunity for gathering and growth. Find out more at https://www.narratorroundtable.com/The Narrator Roundtable is produced by André Santana, Deanna Anthony, Gail Shalan, Kirt Graves, and Lindsey Dorcus. All copywritten material is shared with permission. Music &amp; sound effects are licensed through Storyblocks Audio. All opinions shared are those of the individuals and do not reflect the positions or policies of any company or organization with which they happen to be associated.