Turn Books into Audiobooks - Short Course
Want to turn your books into audio, but don't know where to start? Frustrated with lack of access to ACX.com? RWA's Turn Books Into Audiobooks is specifically for Australian authors. Experienced Aussie narrator, Amy Soakes, demystifies the jargon and processes, explains the costs and returns, and gives you the knowhow required to move your work towards audio with confidence. Get it right the first time, with Turn Books into Audiobooks.
Pre-course preparation
Nil
Course Type
Publishing
Hours of Commitment
Less than 5 hours
Presenters Bio
Amy Soakes has produced and narrated over 70 audiobooks across three narrator names, including narrations for Penguin/Random House, Harlequin, Dreamscape, Scribd, Bee Audio, White House Sound UK and Deyan Audio. Her clients have included eight USA Today Bestselling Authors, including Queensland cozy mystery novelist, Morgana Best, and NSW romance author, Kelly Hunter. (Amy narrated Kelly Hunter's 'Maggie's Run', ARRA's 2018 Favourite Australian Romance Winner). With a background in television presenting, acting and TV production, Amy brings truth and integrity to her work, revelling in translating an author's vision on the page into realistic and interesting individuals in audio. She loves the challenge of voicing quirky and off-beat characters of various ages and nationalities, and thinks she has the best job in the world. Amy also runs several websites that provide authors and narrators with audiobook production resources and marketing: NarratorList.com, AussieNarrator.com and AudioFreebies.com. You can learn more about Amy at AmySoakes.com.
Course Dates: 7 November to 6 December 2022
Cost: RWA-Member - $55.00 Non RWA-Member - $66.00
* Please note, there is a $0.50 Trybooking fee at checkout.
Venue: Online - Moodle
(Course attendees will be notified of access/login details via email from the RWA Academy Registrar a few days prior to the start date of the course)
RWA Academy Courses
PO Box Q740
Queen Victoria Building
NSW 1230
Contact Details:
Maryjane Sherwin
RWA Academy Registrar
academyregistrar@romanceaustralia.com
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