TOP 5 Audiobook Narration Tips

With great passion, the King of Audiobooks (as I call him) shares the most important tips on narrating your audiobook.

John Marshall Cheary, CEO of John Marshall Media, the largest independent audiobook producer in the world. They produce audiobooks for all the major publishers.

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[shelbycotton]

I’m glad that he started off with reassuring us of what I feel is peoples top worry which is hearing your own voice

[princessespiritu]

I work as a software engineer right now but id really love to be a narrator, among other passions of mine like researching and teaching, more than a software engineer.

That time when I got my english professor almost cry when I read Martin Luther King's speech I Have A Dream as a class activity made me more imoassioned in voice acting.

[taylorwilliams]

Loved this video and makes me think I can do this. My boyfriend would love this as well. Were both amatures. He can do tons of voices, I can do some (as far as characters). But we've always been so passionate about reading and writing (me espically).

[yogeshthakur]

I will be a narrator soon.
His advice is gold.

[TheDarkHour]

Played video. "How many voices have you heard and said 'that's awful!'" Spit tea all over myself laughing.

[zena]

Any tips on what microphone to buy to get started please?

[billbixby]

I feel like I already know this guy, we would get along when we weren't giving each other detailed instructions on how to live your life.

[bernardnti]

how do i even start because i have the passion but how to get to the market and even get a coach

[StarWarsJay]

I disagree with the point about nobody has a bad voice. I’ve given upon many audiobooks due to the narrator.

[dailyspiritualdietelizabet]

Hi I have book I did it His Way. I am looking for narrator Elizabeth Das

[brandonpotter]

Here's a question I'm struggling with: Does the passage from the back cover of my printed book belong anywhere in the audiobook such as the opening credits? I can't seem to find an answer despite all of the Googling I've done. Any advice is appreciated!

[melindamassey]

Sorry but i do focus on the voice.
Kevin T Collins and Tony Walker are top narrators i listen to!

[SantaFeActorsStudio]

Good tips, but I disagree that no one has an irritating voice. Some people's voices are notably annoying and unattractive..