Announcing:

Announcing: Susan Berkley’s Virtual

Audiobooks Masterclass

Saturday Oct 28, 2023

11 am-5:00 pm

With special guest instructor: award-winning audio book narrator Adam Verner

How to Get started in audio books For Voice Over Beginners (Webinar)

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An important time-sensitive message from Susan Berkley:

Dear Great Voice,

Have you been thinking of becoming an audiobook narrator? Interested in exploring the opportunity?

Audiobooks have been booming for years, ever since the advent of smartphones and digital downloads. The Audio Book Publisher’s Association reported that in 2021, more than 71,000 audio books were and American publishers generated close to $1,2 billion dollars in audio book sales.

In fact, an industry insider recently told me there’s so much demand for narrators, they can’t get the books recorded fast enough!

But how do you get started in audiobooks without spinning your wheels? It’s such a specialized voice over niche so how do you know how to prepare or where to begin?

To help you out, I called my friend the award-winning audio book narrator Adam Verner and together, we’ve put together an amazing Audio Book Masterclass to help catapult you to success.

A little bit about Adam if you don’t know her…

Adam Verner

Adam is a full time narrator with over 675 titles recorded for Harper Collins,
Hachette, Macmillan, Penguin Random House, Recorded Books, Brilliance, Blackstone, Tantor, Oasis, Audible, Highbridge, eChristian, Dreamscape, Scholastic, and Podium. Winner of a 2017 VoiceArts award and multiple Earphones Awards, he holds his MFA in Acting from the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He lives with his wife and family in beautiful Colorado, where he enjoys running staggeringly long distances in the mountains and appearing in stage productions.

Using video conferencing technology, Adam and I will look over your shoulder virtually, answer your questions and make sure you ‘get it’ so you can easily implement what you learn.

You don’t need to leave your home. You don’t even need to get out of your sweats.

All you need is a computer and a good internet connection. You’ll be able to see the two of us on your computer or mobile device, and a webcam is optional.

And if you don’t yet have a microphone, you can dial in and participate by phone-it’s so convenient and easy!

When you attend the Virtual Audiobooks Masterclass you’ll get a step-by-step framework for becoming a successful audio book narrator and answers to your most burning questions like how to:

Overcome “gear fear” and home studio anxiety
Resources for the best audio-book friendly recording equipment
Properly edit and master your audiobooks to ACX standards.
Eliminate popping noises and drop outs.
Get used the sound of your own voice
Pronunciation guidelines: how to know if you’re saying it correctly?
Become a great story teller
Consistently hit the zone where listeners are “wowed” by the sound of your voice
Maintain characters throughout an entire book
Do believable accents and dialects.
Successfully interpret the author’s words and vision
Change voices for each character
Develop the stamina for long-haul narrations
Get fairly paid for your work
Find the right contacts to get hired
Create a workable timeline to complete projects around your work and home life
Keep consistent audio quality over time
Realistically estimate the time required to record a book
Get people to turn to you and discover you when they need a narrator
Get started and present yourself professionally to be considered for a project
Land your first job!

And that’s just for starters!

If that sounds good to you, you’re probably wondering--“how much?”

It’s no secret that hundreds of emerging voice talent have happily paid $1,500 and even as much as $2,000 to attend our famous live 2 ½ day Voice Over Bootcamps.

They’ve flown in from all across the country and as far away as Kenya, Singapore and London, spending hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on airfare and lodging.

But because of the current situation and high demand for this program, I’ve adapted my Audio Book Virtual Voice Over Masterclass™ into a 1-day online intensive so it’s a cost-effective and worthwhile investment for you.

So how much? Good news for you here, too.

For a limited time, the tuition for the Audio Book Virtual Voice over Masterclass™ 1-day online intensive is only $497.

Plus, everything is being recorded and you’ll have lifetime access do you can listen and learn again and again.

Now there’s just one more thing and it’s important.

In this 1-day Virtual Voice Over Masterclass, Adam and I will interact with you to help get you started as an Audio Book Narrator.

~~And if you’d like additional coaching and direction from Pam, we’ve got you covered with the optional Audio Books performance workshop upgrade!~~

~~Select the audio book performance workshop upgrade on Sunday April 30, and join Pam and a small handful of new audio book narrators.~~ With Pam’s guidance, each participant will choose several short audio book selections in your preferred genres from Pam’s curated “script bank.” You’ll perfect your performance with Pam looking over your shoulder. This workshop does not include an audio book demo, but Pam will help you choose the scripts for your future demo to record whenever you’re ready and perfect your audiobooks performance technique. The combined tuition for the Virtual Audiobooks Masterclass on Saturday April 29 and the Audio Books Performance Masterclass upgrade on Sunday April 30 is only $ 1495 for both days.

~~But that’s not all!~~

BONUS: How To Set Up Your Narrator Profile on ACX Should you choose the optional Audio Books Performance Masterclass UPGRADE on Sunday April 30, you’ll also get a BONUS webinar with Pam on How To Set Up Your Profile on ACX on Wednesday May 3. During this BONUS webinar, you’ll set up your narrator profile on ACX in real time with Pam looking over your shoulder. You can’t go wrong! Note: this bonus ACX webinar is only for those who select the Audio Books Performance Masterclass Upgrade on April 30.

Important Refund and Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration and request a full refund up to 5 pm ET on Friday Oct 27, 2023 After that there will be no refunds, whether or not you attend the Virtual Audiobooks Masterclass. With your paid enrollment you will still get lifetime access to the recordings of the programs for which you registered.

Here’s what you get at:

The Great Voice Audiobooks Masterclass ™

Saturday Oct 28, 2023

11 am-5:00 pm ET

Tuition: $497

Featuring special guest instructor and award-winning audio book narrator Adam Verner

Adam Verner

At the Great Voice Audiobooks Masterclass you’ll discover:

How to know which audio book sub-niche is right for you. As an audio book narrator, there’s something for everyone. Choose from fiction to business to adult fantasy fiction; Christian audio to children’s books, science fiction and more.
Everything you need to know about audio book demo clips, how to choose the best selections to showcase your voice, and all about the NEW type of demo clips publishers want to hear.
Performance tips: how to develop your characters and give them voices you can sustain. Best practices for the all-important narrator voice and how it relates to the story and the other characters.
Get inspired by the best of the best! We’ll play selections from award-winning audio book narrators so you can learn from what they’re doing right and follow in their footsteps.
The money piece. A frank discussion about how much you can make, how to get paid and the different types of agreements from royalty shares to per-finished hour rates.
How to have an “audio book ready” home studio that meets professional standards without spending a fortune or breaking the bank. We’ll suggest the best gear, give tips for sound isolation and how to get yourself set up fast, even if you’re brand-new to home recording.
How to edit your audiobooks without driving yourself crazy. Get best practices for efficient and accurate editing; learn about recording standards for Audible, the largest on-line seller and producer of spoken audio entertainment and information. Plus, where to find the best freelance editors when you need help.
Guidelines for becoming an ACX-approved narrator and producer. ACX is the marketplace where authors, literary agents, publishers, and other rights holders connect with narrators, engineers, recording studios, and other producers capable of producing a finished audiobook. If you're an approved producer, ACX allows you to post a profile and be seen.
How to keep your voice in tip-top shape from the first page to the last. Best practices for pacing yourself and nurturing your instrument.

REGISTER NOW and Get INSTANT ACCESS To This Incredible Package Of Audiobook BONUSES (Total Value: $591)

Bonus #1: The Captain’s Audiobook Resource Guide (value $197)

You get Pam’s carefully vetted list of freelance audio engineers and proofers plus links to audiobook forums, social media groups, discussion boards and virtual networking events. This golden key unlocks the door to the audiobook community so you can jump on board and fit right in like a seasoned pro!

Bonus #2: The Captain’s Character Prep Sheet (value $197)

You get a sample character spread sheet from one of Pam’s recently narrated books so you can see in vivid detail the 10 key qualities she notates for every character in every book, to help you maintain consistency from the first page to the last.

Bonus #3: The Captains Audiobook Pre-flight Recording Checklist (value $197)

While recording a professional quality audiobook is nowhere near as complicated as flying a 747, Pam always follows a checklist for each and every recording session to make sure all systems are go. With this handy home studio checklist by your microphone, you’ll easily be able to provide top quality audio edited and recorded to the highest quality professional standards, even if you’re a new beginner!

~~Optional Audio Books Performance Masterclass Upgrade~~

~~(Limit 12 participants)~~

Sunday April 30. 11am-5:00 pm ET.

SOLD OUT

Add your name to the wait list here

With coaching from Award-winning audio book narrator Pamela Almand!

With Pam’s guidance, each participant will choose several short audio book selections, or clips, in your preferred genre from Pam’s curated “script bank.” During the workshop, you’ll practice the scripts you choose, and perfect your performance with Pam looking over your shoulder. This workshop does not include an audio book demo, but Pam will help you you choose the scripts for your future demo to record whenever you’re ready and perfect your audiobooks performance technique.

BONUS: How To Set Up Your Narrator Profile on ACX Wednesday May 3

During this BONUS webinar, you’ll set up your narrator profile on ACX in real time with Pam looking over your shoulder. You can’t go wrong! Note: this bonus ACX webinar is only for those who select the Audiobooks Performance Masterclass Option on Sunday April 30.

Order The Mic To Money™ Virtual Voice Over Bootcamp by midnight Sunday and get instant online access to these FAST ACTION BONUSES

FAST ACTION BONUS #1:

How To Book Medical Narrations

You’ll discover:

How to create a targeted medical narration demo especially for this niche.
42 types of customers you can market your services to as a medical narrator.
10 proven strategies for turning prospects into buyers. You'll come away from the class with an almost turn-key system for getting great jobs as a medical narrator)
Medical pronunciation resources.
How much to charge for your medical narration work and much, much more.

Medical Narrations: Total Value: $150

FAST ACTION BONUS #2:

How to Succeed In E-Learning Voice Over Niche

You'll discover:

What it takes to become a successful e-learning narrator
Opportunities in business, finance, on-line universities and medical education
Preparing for an E-learning narration step by step
Home studio requirements including gear and workspace
Best practices e-Learning demos
How to find work as an e-learning narrator
How much to charge for your services

E-Learning Voice Over niche: Total Value $197

FAST ACTION BONUS #3:

A 30-Day Trial Membership in Speak To Perform , the #1 Community for voice over talent looking for proven marketing and performance tools every month.

Here is how we will work together to grow your voice over business every single month

You will get this month's masterclass:

A Video Masterclass. Where I’ll do a deep-dive on a topic from the 4 pillars of voice over success: Performance, Home Studio, Marketing and help overcoming the Mindset challenges that stop you.
The Masterclass In Print. Current members tell me this is one of their most prized benefits. These printed "transcripts", sent to you via first-class mail, are more like well-formatted newsletters which you will save and refer to again and again.
"Listen On-The-Go" Masterclass. In addition to the video and print version of the Masterclass, you also receive a MP3 so you can grow your voice over business while getting ready for the day, driving to your office, walking the dog, etc.
Members Only Membership Site. You get a private online hub that is updated every month with your tools, masterclass, newsletter and additional tools to help you start and grow your voice over business.

Speak To Perform: Total Value: $97)

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