It’s where everyone should start and where most voice actors book their first audiobook gig. There are thousands of auditions available there every day. It’s a direct pipeline from authors and rights holders to Audible. Before we discuss producing audiobooks, we need to dissect how to audition properly so you can BOOK THAT GIG.ĪCX. Accepting a job you’re not interested in isn’t recommended.īut I digress. So, while auditioning all over the map in lots of different genres, it’s great practice to sharpen those editing and reading skills. In fact, it’s not even officially an “audiobook” unless the finished product is over 3 hours long.

See what works, what feels good in your voice, what doesn’t bore you after a few hours, and what you’re genuinely interested in – those indicators will be extremely helpful when you’re signing on to a long project.īecause an audiobook is a LONG project. When you’re starting out, I recommend auditioning for anything and everything. Plus, audiobooks are available in SO MANY GENRES, you’re bound to find something that’s both interesting to you and a good fit for your voice. Audiobook auditions offer an excellent opportunity to gain confidence behind the microphone and in the editing process.

Amazon audiobook audition