Writers' Clinic

I will be exploring this market further once time permits.

I knew nothing about audiobook production before this Writers' Clinic, so Andi's presentation provided insight into this "strange new world". Her account of her own experiences and her advice have definitely piqued my interest.

I will probably need some training, however. Having listened to and watched Andi in action, I know audiobook narration is not at all as easy as it sounds. One is not, after all, merely reading a bedtime story to one's children. 😉🤭😂

I loved Andi's suggested self-test for prospective narrators:

1) Randomly select a book from your shelf.

2) Enter your closet.

3) Turn on the light.

4) Settle yourself.

5) Open the book at any page.

6) Begin to read aloud as you would if being recorded.

7) Every time you make an error. Start the sentence again from the beginning.

8) Continue reading aloud for 2 hours.

9) Exit the closet

10) Ask yourself: Did I enjoy that process? Would I want to do that professionally?

Sounds like a useful exercise to me. What do you think?