From casting a narrator to happily ever after karen commins. Edge studio voice over practice script library english. And i 100% agree that sissy spacek reading to kill a mockingbird is audio book heaven. Unbroken by laura hillenbrand read by edward herrmann. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. Ive now read via audio several scalzi novels, and ive loved every one of them. Have you used a microphone and recording equipment. How to get started as an audible narrator through acx. But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token. Purchased audiobook random house audio, november 2010, isbn 9780739319703. Set on the desert planet arrakis, dune is the story of the boy paul atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as mauddib. The cost of producing a finished audiobook can vary greatly depending on your books length and how much your narrator charges per finished hour of audio. Unbroken is an unforgettable testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit, brought vividly to life by seabiscuit author laura hillenbrand.
Without the voice of a baftawinning british stage actor murmuring softly from my macbook speakers, im a sleepless wreck. I would admit to being probably a little slower in my production output than maybe some other narrators. Unbroken by laura hillenbrand is one of the most informative and influential books about world war ii of recent times. Miles meili whether on the microphone, on stage, or on screen, performing is where miles feels most at home. Published first in 2010, it has since become the fifth longest best selling nonfiction book of all time. On a spring afternoon in 1943, a us army air forces bomber crash landed and disappeared into the pacific ocean, leaving only fragments of the plane visible on the surface, along with gasoline, oil and blood. In developing techniques for particular genres, a great reference book is robert blumenfields acting with. Apply to naturalistnarrator, tester, live narrator and more. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Unbroken is a biography of world war ii hero louis zamperini, a former olympic track star who survived a plane crash in the pacific theater, spent 47 days drifting on a raft, and then survived more than two and a half years as a prisoner of war pow in three brutal japanese. Interview with scott brick, the voice of god ian tregillis. I just chose the narrator for the audiobook version of my book chief marketing officers at work the audiobook will be published through. In her longawaited new book, laura hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in seabiscuit. It takes a high level of talent, an appealing voice with a wide dramatic range, serious acting chops and a deep understanding of the story and characters to narrate an audio book in a compelling way. Do you have any other relevant skills or interests that could assist you in narrating. Unbroken audiobook download unbroken audiobook for free.
For this post, we will primarily be examining ebook and audio book narration. However, i found earlier success auditioning for audible, the top online seller of audio books. From new york times bestselling author lisa renee jones comes the fourth and final part in the sexy, suspenseful the secret life of amy bensen seriesfinally revealing the longawaited wedding between amy and liam. Jeffrey kafer and heather costa are the premier sagaftra audiobook narrators for all genres of romance. Through acx, you can find an unlimited number of potential acting gigs, and the. How i chose a narrator for my audiobook josh steimle. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and the comments which hopefully include the narrator. Laura hillenbrand, the author of seabiscuit a 2001 best seller which has six million books in print and became a hit movie, has produced a beautifully written and thoroughly researched book which captivates from start to finish. Other jobs related to audio book narrator seo audio book, actorspeaker database toronto audio book, turn ebook audio book, audio book editor needed, arabic voice talent audio book, convert ebook audio book, turn book audio book, monthly audio book, male voice actor wanted audio book, male voice actor wanted audio book 2009, convert. Hes a stellar narrator, and if it hadnt been for him, i dont know if i ever would have gotten around to reading john scalzi. The incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankinds most ancient and unattainable dream.
How long will you read in a single unbroken stretch without needing to. His beloved older brother, pete, manages to turn his life around, though, translating louies love of running from the law into a passion for track and field. If your answer to any of these questions is yes, brilliance audio wants to give you the opportunity to audition to be an audiobook narrator. Theres only one thing better than audiobooks and thats audiobooks with celebrity narrators. Both author laura hillenbrand and narrator edward herrmann share the muse for. Not only is my primary job as an audiobook narrator and producer, but i also work with crossroad press in casting and doing the post production on the audiobooks they produce through acx. At graduation, shes stunned when a chance audition lands her a prime supporting role in. It is a specific skill set that audio book narrators should. Felicity munroe did a wonderful job with the narration, i dont believe that i heard. Edge studio voice over practice script library audiobook. Narrators are responsible for maintaining relationships with casting directors, producers, and publishers and for booking their. Which factors should a rights holder consider when auditioning narrators on acx. Edwina wren reading geraldine brooks people of the book. Albeit more benign than an ambien addiction, its pretty terrible.
After retiring to raise a family, she returned to her recording career, working with recorded books, books on tape and the library of congress. There are times when different narrators read the same book. Music video by bonnie anderson performing unbroken audio. How to become a narrator queensland narrating service. Telling an unforgettable story of a mans journey into extremity, unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit. Voice over actors or artists are used in radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, video games, ebook and audio narration and other presentations. Young louie zamperini is the troublemaker of torrance, california, stealing food, running like hell, and dreaming of hopping on a train and leaving town for good. Price change effective may 18th since its inception, over 7 years ago, the narrator files has maintained its initial pricing structure. Unbroken a world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemption. Edward herrmann audio books, best sellers, narrator bio. Audio narration organised by you supply own mp3 you will have to supply the recording as per the audible specifications we supply after the project starts up. As of right now, we have close to 180 books waiting to be cast, 70 or so in production and over 40 already completed. Acx audition script that has since been deleted so the authors name is unknown and could not be credited. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemption is a 2010 nonfiction book by laura hillenbrand.
In fact, ive grown to appreciate certain narrators so much that at this point i choose my audio books based mainly on the narrator. See all 42 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Auditions and luck and selfpromotion and good timing, and somewhere in there i hope, some talent. Flo gibson was a familiar voice to listening audiences during the golden years of radio, an actress in the e.
Audiobook recording and distribution services australia. Jeffrey and heather are a proven team that is guaranteed to spice up the audiobook editions of. Unfortunately rising costs have forced us to implement our first pricing increase. Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by time magazine. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemption audiobook, unabridged audio cd january 1, 2010 4. Much of his life, mike has made a living with his voice. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Now is the time to get your free audiobook with a new membership to, the worlds premier audiobook website. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemption laura hillenbrand facebook audiobook read by edward herrmann random house november 2010, hardcover isbn 1400064163 9781400064168 nonfiction. Scott brick is a legend in the world of audiobook narrators, with over 600. I, on the other hand, cannot fall asleep without an audiobook.
Theres just something so magical about having words brought to life by the familiar but. I was always taught that a narrator should be able to perform all parts, male and female. Narration work for audiobooks is on par with other voiceover jobs in terms of compensation. This adaptation of unbroken introduces a new generation to one of historys most thrilling survival epics. How to get started as an audible narrator through acx linkedin. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemption audiobook by laura hillenbrand. Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. This includes things like having the title, author and name of the narrator read out at the beginning etc. Blackstone audio, one of the nations largest independent audiobook publishers, is currently holding open auditions for. I negotiated with my publisher for the full rights to the audiobook, so i get the full proceeds of each sale after audible takes its cut, which equates to 40% of each sale.
Audiobook narrator jobs jobs, employment freelancer. As for books, barbara rosenblat is an industry superstar. When i heard that wheaton narrated red shirts, i decided to go for it. Ralph cosham reading all of louise pennys inspector gamache series. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A typical rate of speech is around 9,400 words per hour, so a 90,000word book might come out to just under 10 hours of finished audio. Sample of fiction with a narrator, and 1 female and 1 male character exchanging dialogue. Via voiceover agent auditions, persistence in reaching out with demos via direct contact and auditions with publishers. Its a pleasure to recommend her book audiobook narrator. But with the explosive secret theyre hiding, will their enemies ever let them. Learn more about edward herrmann and browse audiobook titles.
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