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Working: How an Audiobook Narrator Plays All the Parts

Working: How an Audiobook Narrator Plays All the Parts

FromSlate Culture


Working: How an Audiobook Narrator Plays All the Parts

FromSlate Culture

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, host June Thomas talks to audiobook narrator Abby Craden about voicing multiple characters, narrating fiction and nonfiction, and finding a niche in the world of lesbian romances. (The books June referenced are Radclyffe’s “Honor” series.) Abby also discusses her home recording setup and her surprising workload. 
Learn more about Abby and her work at abbycraden.com. 
After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler help a listener who feels too stressed out to write. 
In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Abby talks about one of her side gigs, where she helps create background audio for film and TV. 
Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews.
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Released:
Mar 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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