Recording Audiobooks with Joe Monzo

In today's episode, I had the chance to have a conversation about recording audiobooks with Joe Monzo. Joe is a professional voice artist who has recorded several audiobooks, informational commercials, video games.

We talk about the process of a narrator goes through to record an audiobook, and he shares the behind the scenes work that goes into the final product. You will hear some great tips for how you can be better prepared if you are planning to hire someone to narrate your audiobook as well as some helpful information if you have decided to save money and try to record your book yourself.

According to a recent study conducted by the PEW Research Center, audiobooks are increasing in popularity. As an author, if you want to stay current and relevant, you should be at the bare minimum, considering an audiobook.

31:14 Your voice doesn't sound as bad as you think it does.
31:40 Invest in a decent microphone
34:20 Look into editing software
36:09 Find a quiet space

ACX

Blue Yeti
AT 2020
Rode NT1A (The mic Joe Monzo uses)

Audacity
Garage Band
Adobe Audition