080: How Audiobook Narration Works (with Lillian Rachel)

This week we're talking audiobook narration with voice-over artist Lillian Rachel. <p>A native Brit, after 9 transatlantic moves, Lillian is now at home in Washington DC. She discovered the joy of audiobooks while homeschooling 2 children, and has developed her passion for learning into well rounded audio narration career. Connecting with each character in a project, she brings her heart along with a mix of proper British class or east coast attitude to every project.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>How Lillian got started in voiceover work</li> <li>What she does to keep her voice healthy</li> <li>How she got started in recording audiobooks</li> <li>The growing popularity of audiobooks</li> <li>The types of audiobooks she narrates (fiction, nonfiction)</li> <li>Narrating in character</li> <li>Why should authors make an audiobook version of their work</li> <li>Should authors who want to create audio versions of their books write with audio in mind?</li> <li>Should authors hire narrators or narrate their own books </li> <li>Her production process making an audiobook</li> <li>How long it takes to complete a recording</li> <li>Outtakes and funny recording stories. </li> <li>How an author can find voiceover talent for their audiobook</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Want to contact Lillian?</p> <ul> <li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href= "https://www.lillianrachel.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">lillianrachel.com</a></li> <li><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/LillianRachelVoiceOver" target="_blank" rel="noopener">facebook.com/LillianRachelVoiceOver</a></li> <li><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href= "https://twitter.com/LillianRachelvo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">twitter.com/LillianRachelvo</a></li> <li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href= "http://instagram.com/lillianrachelvo/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">instagram.com/lillianrachelvo</a></li> <li><strong>Narrated works:</strong> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lillian+Rachel&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_2"> ama