Advance into Audiobooks

This course is ideal for those who have completed STAGE 1: Narration and would like to further explore audiobooks. From page to performance, your imagination and voice can transport listeners anywhere. Develop the tools to transform words on a page into a powerful listening experience; requirements needed to develop an audiobook business career or side hustle; refine audio technical skills and mastering standards; create a workflow; build credits; and excite a following. By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to create a gameplan on where to find work and turn any script into a captivating audiobook that attracts an audience and keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.

Module 1: Performance, Bookings, and Deliverables

Explore audiobook styles; how to use your voice to capture attention; master pacing and vocal variety; build vivid characters; handle recording techniques and microphone presence; and deliver stories with clarity and emotion. Plus, industry standards for recording, editing, and mastering each chapter. Assign audiobook recording sample.

Module 2: Pricing, Timing, and Finding Work

Review audiobook sample recordings. Discuss Per Finished Hour vs. Per Word rates and pricing; estimate time it takes to record, edit, master, label, and deliver the complete audiobook; research authors, publishers, platforms, audiobook narrator groups, and business opportunities. At the end of the course, you’ll be left with a gameplan on how to build your audiobook narration business.

About the trainer

Elaine A. Clark is a pioneering entrepreneur, communication coach, author, and creator with over 40 years of experience in voice-overs, acting, directing, casting, and audio production. She has voiced numerous books for clients as well as her own publications.

Practical details

Advance into Audiobooks Masterclass With Elaine Clark

16th and 23rd April, 6-8pm GMT, online

£240 (inc. vat)

12 students max.