With historical fiction, the exposition/scenery is always important. “Chew the scenery”. That’s what makes historical fiction great.
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Deyan Masterclass with Lisa Smith from Oasis
What an honor to meet Lisa Smith from Oasis at the latest Deyan Masterclass. She and PJ Ochlan really helped us sharped our skills and dig a little deeper. Highlights included: How does the narrator feel about this moment? You should always know this. It makes the...
Deyan Masterclass with Gina White from Podium
It was such a treat to finally "meet" Gina White from Podium at the Deyan Masterclass last night. She and PJ Ochlan pointed out some aspects of narration that are often overlooked. These included: Always know the emotion of the scene. Always be able to put a name on...
Deyan Masterclass with Elishia Merricks from Macmillan
Amazing performances abounded in the Deyan Masterclass last night. PJ Ochlan and Elishia Merricks from Macmillan helped us really stretch and discover all the nooks and crannies we missed. Here are my key takeaways: Work that inner voice. Show the listener what the...
Deyan Masterclass with Amber Beard from Penguin Random House
Magic and wonder were on display in the Deyan Masterclass last night. The great PJ Ochlan and Amber Beard from Penguin Random House coached us through some amazing performances. Here are my key takeaways: Mind the neutral narrator. Give the narrator as much...
Get Where You Want to Go
As my kids are getting older, and each are showing an affinity for lives in the creative fields, I wanted to share some thoughts on how creatives can get where they want to be, faster. I listen to marketing podcasts all the time, (Seth Godin’s Akimbo is excellent). I...
Raising Funding for your Audiobook
Many authors have asked me how to raise funding for their audiobook. I mean, you've shed a lot of blood, sweat and tears to write this thing. If you're going to make an audiobook, you need to do it right. A bad audiobook will simply not sell. You need (and deserve) a...
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