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The Craft of Audiobook Narration
Got a Kickstarter that needs a push? I can help!

Got a Kickstarter that needs a push? I can help!

Well, there's no way around it - producing audiobooks costs money. So sometimes authors create crowdfunding projects, (like a Kickstarter campaign), to raise funding for the production of the audiobook. But here's the trick - the prospective narrator can help! I was...

Deyan Masterclass with Lisa Smith from Oasis

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

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

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 Almeda Beynon from HarperAudio

Deyan Masterclass with Almeda Beynon from HarperAudio

It was a real treat to be coached by PJ Ochlan and Almeda Beynon from HarperAudio at the Deyan Masterclass. We had some real breakthroughs, and it was wonderful hearing the stellar performances of the other narrators. Key takeaways included: As in writing, so in...

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