Are You Ready to Record? : Preparing Your Manuscript, Preparing your Voice
A Talk by Mary Catherine Jones (Voice Over Vermont)
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About this Talk
Thinking of narrating your own audiobook? Whether you're a memoirist, thought leader, or storyteller, sounding like yourself—at your best—is key. In this 60-minute session, audiobook producer Mary Catherine Jones shares expert tips to help you prepare both your manuscript and your voice for a smooth, professional-sounding recording. The first half focuses on adapting your text for audio—what to revise, what to cut, and how to shape language for the listener’s ear. The second half offers practical guidance for the recording day itself: what to wear (and avoid), what to eat (and not), plus warmups, mic technique, and performance tips. We’ll end with a brief live coaching session, so bring a short passage if you'd like to read!
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Indie Author Training
Karen Guyler lives vicariously through her smart women protagonists who she throws into impossible scrapes to save the world, their families, and themselves. She's taught a lot of people to do the same through adult education classes. She's the Community Manager for Indie Author Training.