COURSE DETAILS
The course runs over two sessions and combines technical training, performance coaching, and practical workflow development. Sessions are structured to build progressively, so each week adds to the skills and systems developed previously.
Key skills covered include:
ACX-compliant production workflow
Understanding technical requirements, quality control standards, and delivery specifications to meet professional audiobook platform expectations.Home studio setup and software
Setting up an efficient, quiet recording space, choosing appropriate equipment, and using editing software effectively for long-form narration.Script preparation and markup
Preparing manuscripts for recording, marking up scripts for clarity, pacing, breath, and consistency across long sessions.Fiction vs non-fiction performance
Exploring the different demands of fiction and non-fiction narration, including tone, pacing, authority, and listener engagement.Character voices, accents, and dialogue
Developing clear, sustainable character choices and handling dialogue smoothly without compromising vocal health or consistency.Recording, editing, and mastering
Building a streamlined recording and post-production process, including noise management, pickups, and mastering for audiobook delivery.Self-producing vs outsourcing
Understanding when it makes sense to self-produce and when to outsource elements of the process, depending on the project and budget.File delivery, quality control, and metadata
Organising files correctly, running quality checks, and preparing accurate metadata for submission.Efficient long-form workflow
Creating a repeatable system that saves time, reduces fatigue, and supports consistent, professional output across long projects.
Booking and scheduling
This course can be booked directly via the website using Stripe. Dates are scheduled on booking, allowing flexibility to fit around your availability.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Designed to give you a complete, practical understanding of how to create professional audiobooks from start to finish. It is ideal for voice actors who want to work confidently in long-form narration and self-produce to industry standards, particularly for platforms such as ACX.
Across the course, you will learn how to set up and optimise a home studio for audiobook production, develop efficient recording and editing workflows, and refine your narration skills for both fiction and non-fiction. The focus is on building a repeatable, sustainable process that allows you to work accurately, consistently, and efficiently.
By the end of the course, you will have a clear, documented workflow you can rely on for auditions and full productions.
WHY BRAVA?
At BRAVA, all of our training is live and tailored to you. There are no pre-recorded modules and we work with people of all ages and experience levels from 20 yrs+, from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’re coming from the worlds of acting, broadcasting, marketing, advertising, or another creative discipline, this course is the best place to start to understand the craft
You’ll benefit from the expertise of professional coaches who understand the nuances of the craft and the business. Many people are surprised by how much there is to learn and how much they can grow, even in just three sessions.
Course delivery
The course is delivered online over Zoom. Please ensure you have a computer or tablet with a microphone and camera. The zoom link will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
About the coach
This course will be delivered by founder, CEO and principal coach at BRAVA, Melissa Thom. She has over 30 years working with her voice across the broadcast, commercial, and education sectors both in the U.K. and U.S. and specialises in high performance voice, speech and communication coaching and consulting.