Introduction to Audiobook Narration

Workshop Description:

In this workshop, you will explore essential preparation for narration such as why the manuscript must always be pre-read, how to mark up the script to maximize efficiency and flow during narration, and character development and voice clips for fiction. Using a fiction piece (with some dialogue) of your choice, you will practice narration with a focus on pacing, breathing, pausing and other non-verbal vocal noises, receiving direction and notes. You will also learn about common home studio requirements and equipment including DAWS, commonly used apps for script reading, and punch & roll vs. open roll/dog clicker pre-editing.

Instructor Bio:

Robin received her acting and performance training in NYC. She is a 4-time One Voice Award nominee, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and was recognized as Best Corporate Training Voice Over Artist, Toronto by CV Magazine.

She has narrated 65 audiobooks for independent authors, production companies, and mainstream publishers. She also independently acquires literary works to produce as audiobooks and coaches new narrators in performance and audiobook sample creation (different than VO demos).

Robin narrates contemporary fiction, thrillers, noir, historical fiction, non-fiction (including memoirs), 2nd chance romance and anything with sarcastic humour. She has a wide range of solid accents and age ranges, but her default is adult, deep and Smokey.  She also voices commercials, documentaries, e-learning, explainers and animation.

In her former life, Robin was an award-winning interior designer, certified kitchen & bath designer and author of the book Renovation Bootcamp®: Kitchen –Design and Remodel Your Kitchen Without Losing Your Wallet Your Mind or Your Spouse, a conference keynote speaker, product trainer and frequently appeared on décor related TV and radio programs.