Audiobook Narration
What is an audiobook narrator?
There’s nothing like a good audiobook to entertain you, whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee, sitting on the beach, or in the middle of your morning commute. If you’ve written an eBook or a print book and want to dramatically increase your audience reach via an audio platform, you’ll need a narrator with a clarion voice to help you take advantage of this new market.
How do you hire an audiobook narrator?
You can source audiobook narrator talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in an audiobook narrator.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview audiobook narrators. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of audiobook narrator you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire an audiobook narrator?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. Learn about the cost to hire audiobook narrators.
How do you write an audiobook narrator job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample audiobook narrator job post titles:
- Audiobook narrator needed for my new business book
- Voice over expert with low range needed for graphic novel
- Need person with southern accent to do audiobook narration
Project description
An effective audiobook narrator job post should include:
- Scope of work: From clear pronunciation to replicating regional accents, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain genres, accents, or platforms, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Audiobook narrator job responsibilities
Here are some examples of audiobook narrator job responsibilities:
- Read technical content with proper tempo and pacing
- Speak with an authentic southern drawl
- Provide narration that replicates different accents of three main characters in a novel
Audiobook narrator job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in [Skill]. Here are some examples:
- Experience doing voice over for new non-fiction authors
- Ability to convey bubbly personality while doing voice over for educational books
- Must have clear diction and even pacing while reading long content
- Ability to complete audio narration in the time allotted