Author & Voice Actor Resources
Working with Christa & Pippa:
A Quick Guide for Authors
The Process: From custom auditions to final mastered files, I provide a seamless, stress-free recording experience.
Bilingual Advantage: I offer narration with accurate pronunciations in German and other European languages.
Pippa Jayne: For all Romance and RomCom inquiries, please specify "Pippa Jayne" in your booking request.
Directed Sessions: I am available for directed sessions via Source-Connect or Zoom to ensure we capture your exact vision.
Resources for Voice Actors
- Dee Bradley Baker's epic resource on how to break into and succeed in the voice industry.
Lots of questions answered! Literally, a How To.
- coaches, classes, studios, all the things!
NAVA - National Association of Voice Actors
- get Health care! also, political advocacy for narrator's
rights in the weird new world of AI ... get the AI contract rider to ensure your voice and your work are protected!
We all rise together xox
Resources for Audiobook Narrators
Accent Help - website for many easy to understand and
affordable accent tutorials
Accentize VoiceGate2 - utterly brilliant denoiser
ACX – online marketplace where authors and other Rights
Holders can connect with narrators capable of producing a
finished audiobook. You can audition for projects directly.
AHAB – Penguin Random House's talent database. Create
a profile, upload audio clips, become part of the talent pool.
Check out their youtube channel and follow them on
APA - Audio Publishers Association - Industry news, online
Speed Dating plus informative webinars and networking
meetups across the country.
APAC - the APA Conference takes place annually.
Networking and publishing industry insiders event.
Many narrators attend either as a member of the APA or
non-member.
Audiobook Scout – get newly released auditions on acx
delivered to your inbox. Plus “Author Snoop” to look up
the author.
AUDIES - the premier awards program in the U.S.
recognizing distinction in audiobooks. Takes place right
after APAC and alternates between online and in-person.
Ticket price varies depending on APA membership and
early bird booking.
Chicago Audiobooks - for full production services / edit,
proof, master and pickups of my indie produced audiobooks,
I work with Chicago Audiobooks.
Mike is an absolute Rockstar - considerate, on time and
absolutely meticulous. #highlyrecommend
Kirkus Audiobook Reviews - Audiobook Reviews
George The Tech Whittam for ANYTHING & EVERYTHING
tech tutorial or "house on fire must be fixed NOW" situations - don't be traumatised!
Get help from an absolute pro!
User friendly tech tutorials - website, free youtube stuff,
get on his subscription list.
- Recording, Editing & Mastering Audiobooks, with
George Whittam is a set of 2 Webinars, but you can
purchase them individually
Get Sleuthy - an online search tool for author leads / books
not yet in audio - find a title and pitch the author yourself!
PANA - Pro Audiobook Narrators Association brilliant
resource and community for all aspects of audiobook narration.
Pozotron Narration Proofing Service – have AI check to
your recorded audio and compare it against the pdf to
pick up misreads
Publishing Perspectives - industry publishing news
SOVAS Voice Arts Awards – Voice Industry Awards –
you can submit titles yourself - VO and Audiobook genres.
Sweetwater – my favorite place for Voice Actor hardware
because EXCELLENT customer service
The Narrator's Roadmap - THE resource for all things
audiobooks - courses, coaches, what to know before you go
... essentially the Audiobook Narrators Wikipedia