resources I recommend
christa lewis voice actor · audiobook narrator · coach
10 AudioFile Earphones Awards · SOVAS Voice Arts Award · 2× Audie nominee
My personal collection of useful industry resources
Resources for Authors
→ How-To Get an Audiobook Produced
- 5 steps to Narrated & Done.
→ Audiobook Marketing: A Guide for (frazzled) Authors
- How to market your audiobook.
→ Audiobook Consulting & Directing for Authors
- Help with deciding what your audiobook needs next.
→ Audiobook Reviews & Reviewers
- Easily & quickly match with a reviewer for your specific audiobook.
- Easily & quickly match with an award competition for your specific audiobook.
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, so many things!
NAVA - National Association of Voice Actors
- get Health care! also, political advocacy for narrator's
rights in the weird new world of VO AI ... get the AI contract rider to ensure your voice and your work are protected! We all rise together xox
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Need some help getting found online? Get inspired - Grab the Guide, Get Found and Get Booked!
Resources for Audiobook Narrators
Audiobook Reviewer Finder - find reviewers who cover audiobooks in your genre.
Audiobook Awards Finder - find awards that celebrate your audiobook narration by category and type.
Accent Help - website for many easy to understand and
affordable accent tutorials.
ACX – online marketplace where authors and other Rights
Holders can connect with narrators able to produce a
finished audiobook. Narrators can audition for projects directly.
AHAB – Penguin Random House's talent database. Create
a profile, upload audio clips, become part of the talent pool. Audition for audiobook projects. Also, check out their youtube channel and follow them on Instagram and Clubhouse.
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.
Audiobook Scout – get newly released auditions on acx
delivered to your inbox.
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.
Chicago Audiobooks - for full production services / edit,
proof, master and pickups of indie-produced audiobooks,
I work with Chicago Audiobooks. Grammy-winner Mike Shirokov 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 "booth on fire must be fixed NOW" situations - don't be traumatised! Get help from an absolute pro!
Website & youtube for tutorials - get on his subscription list.
- Recording, Editing & Mastering Audiobooks, with
George Whittam is a set of 2 Webinars, but you can
purchase them individually #gamechanger
Get Sleuthy - an online search tool for author leads / books
not yet in audio - find a title and pitch the author yourself!
The Marketing Guide - check out STEP 8 to submit your narrations for industry reviews and/or awards.
The Narrator's Roadmap - THE resource for all things
audiobooks - courses, coaches, what to know before you go
... essentially the Audiobook Narrators Wikipedia
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 & Narrator gear because EXCELLENT customer service