Launched to the public in May, Audible's new ACX (Audibook Creation Exchange) seems to be a win-win-win. Audible realized it was having trouble keeping enough fresh AudioBook titles in supply for their voracious listeners... Voice Actors are always seeking new opportunities...and publishers wanted...
Apparently, the hunger for audiobooks is insatiable. Even the undisputed leader in downloadable audiobooks -- Audible.com -- cannot keep up with its readers' demands for new material. Voice acting coaches have long been beating that drum...saying some of the biggest growth areas in Voice Overs...
Everyone pretty much agrees that AudioBooks are a bit of a different animal among the panoply of niche voice opportunities that stand before the working voice actor. The general word right now is that the AudioBook Publishing industry is fertile ground for new work, 'cause the medium of audiobooks...
What’s a fair price for earnest work? The quibbling over that simple question can cost you money if things aren’t laid out clearly from the outset. Now I understand why some Voice actors demand a contract, and at least some pay up front. Here’s a real-life example (names omitted to protect...
It’s likely that we’re not far from a computer-generated voice accomplished enough to satisfy a sector of buyers who aren’t as discerning as the audiobook group mentioned above.
Some Thoughts on the Lost Art of Reading Aloud