Why Read?
Every once in a while someone will ask me why I read so much. How do I possibly answer? Do I try to explain the joy I get from snuggling … Continue reading Why Read?
Author: leighlovestoread
Working for Nothing?
I have decided to throw my two cents in (for what it is worth) about a huge controversy going on right now between Amazon/Audible and Indie publishers, authors and narrators. … Continue reading Working for Nothing?
What Do You Believe?
I just finished narrating a book and the conclusion really resonated with me…thought I would share it 🙂 I don’t know why, but this book comforts me somehow….by the way, … Continue reading What Do You Believe?
Scam Alert!
There is a disturbing trend going on in the world of Audiobook narration. Scams. When I think of “scams” I think of some shady looking hacker out there trying to … Continue reading Scam Alert!
Words, words, words….
Ahhhh…you gotta love the English language, whoops, sorry I mean “got to”. I never realized how many words I read to myself on a daily basis between the internet, social … Continue reading Words, words, words….
Shoe Shopping…..
I love this scene from Scrubs, because it is exactly how my husband reacts whenever I say “audiobooks” in a conversation. He will be completely interested in the convo UNTIL … Continue reading Shoe Shopping…..
Keep an open mind!
Okay folks…I will probably upset a few people with this one, but here goes…. if you want to be successful at this, you have to keep an open mind. Now, … Continue reading Keep an open mind!
Great Authors are a must!
One of the most valuable tips I can give you to successfully narrate, is try and hook up with good writers! I know, you probably already figured that one out, … Continue reading Great Authors are a must!
Don’t Quit your Day Job….YET
Are you curious how much money audiobook narrator’s earn? Frankly, not much too begin with. There are several ways to get paid. A flat fee (per recorded hour), Royalty shares … Continue reading Don’t Quit your Day Job….YET
Don’t Hurt the dog….
So, I am in the middle of narrating a pretty terrific book, and I am on a roll! It is sounding great, I’m relaxed, and all of a sudden….howling/barking coming … Continue reading Don’t Hurt the dog….
Try Not to Giggle….
Around 5 months ago, I had to read my first sex scene aloud. I am pretty choosy about the projects I pick, after all, they will be out there FOREVER. … Continue reading Try Not to Giggle….
Okay, here’s the techie stuff
I’m not going to spend a lot of time on this folks…first, because you can learn everything you need to know from thousands of YouTube videos and from acx.com. But … Continue reading Okay, here’s the techie stuff
