
A Diplomacy “How (not) To”
Today brings the unexpected follow-up to yesterday’s blog. Many of you responded favorably to my suggestion that relational humility might be the best tack to disarm your antagonist.Thanks!
Then, Monday, I had another exchange with someone who offered a back-handed opportunity of work. My guess is, he really just wanted to prove his own skewed belief that he was right…but I was his guinea pig.
The Epic Fail Trail
Once upon a time – 12 years ago – when I started getting into voice-overs, I just knew I was the next Scott Brick, and had a promising future as an audiobook narrator. By the time I had recorded some 50 titles, I’d had enough. My hat goes off to the many who do this medium so well. But I realized it wasn’t for me (another blog, another time, maybe).
Occasionally, I will be talked into narrating an audiobook, but for no less than $350/hour minimum. It’s meant to discourage anyone from hiring me, really, Like I said, I really don’t want to do them anymore
Monday, a local author contacted me with a query about narrating a book he’d written.
I’m the author of an approximately 50,000 word non-fiction historical book that I’m Looking to convert to an audiobook.
The Narrator should be able to send me a finished edited audio file. Being able to include some light ‘mood’ music is a major plus.
For a sense of the ‘atmosphere’ Im looking for see link to my website below which describes synopsis and reviews of my work.
Oh, and one other thing. I’m just a lowly independent writer without a deep pockets publisher so cost is of course extremely important.
My response:
His retort:
Curious,