ABSTRACT
Audio book narration is much more than simply “reading” a book out loud. It requires exceptional reading skills and outstanding story telling skills with an ability to quickly adapt in real-time to different vocal placements or attitudes for multiple characters during a scripted conversation. Some of the larger audio book publishers will hire major celebrities and record in a conventional recording studio. One of the best ways to learn about audio books is to begin by studying acting and other performers who narrate audio books. Then find a voiceover coach who knows the audio book business, and who offers a class in audio book narration. The overall audio book style is more of reading out loud than of talking conversationally to one person. The conversations happen between the characters in the story. An Internet search for “public domain books” will bring up many sources for books that are in the public domain, out of copyright, and available for production.
