You are the absolute BEST! Thank god you’ve done this.
@UrbaNSpiel15 күн бұрын
Cool
@DigitalMarketingsrАй бұрын
Hey, my Friend, I have seen your videos which are really awesome and video Thumbnails are so eye-catching. But due to some errors in your Channel and Videos like (SEO and Optimization ) Your videos are not Reaching your Targeted audience and that's why after uploading a lot of videos you are not getting the expected Views and Subscribers in your channel. I am a KZread SEO Expert and I have 3 years of experience. if you want I can help you to solve these problems. As a result, I can say that you will be able to see much better results than you currently have in your Channel. Also, I have audited your channel and created a report. I want to show you, but how can I contact you?
@shines92902 ай бұрын
Such great advice. With anything really. Great parenting advice as well for kids who want to try everything. Spot on!
@JeniMiller1112 ай бұрын
It was the same for me at the networking events. People were asking me so many questions, trying to get themselves ahead - but it got to the point where I wasn't using the opportunities that were available for me.
@Seraphina_Atley3 ай бұрын
SOLD! I think this is my dream job
@onenewsextra3 ай бұрын
I’m going to do this test ♥️
@SeanAllenPratt3 ай бұрын
The test is actually tougher than you think. Be kind to yourself, and take it in small doses. Narrating a book is like running a marathon, but make sure you enjoy the scenery along the way.
@onenewsextra3 ай бұрын
@@SeanAllenPratt great advice Sean, thank you so much, I’m hoping to narrate a biography I’m currently writing. If nothing else it will be fun 🙂
@cieralexine4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your advice and honesty. Definitely going to try this test.
@alyssasvlogs60224 ай бұрын
I’m gonna try this and add an update after two weeks because ppl have told me before I’ve had a good reading voice and it’s something that’s interested me for a long time.
@himanitomer34 ай бұрын
🥺learned sooo much
@SeanAllenPratt4 ай бұрын
Doing the test, can be a real trial by fire!
@digrom32795 ай бұрын
Did you memorize your audition peices or did you keep the script in your hands
@SeanAllenPratt5 ай бұрын
Usually, they were memorized. But if it was a callback with new text, I'd carry the script.
@digrom32795 ай бұрын
@SeanAllenPratt okay, and what about for a general theatre audition call? The one where they make you prepare 2 contrasting monologues. Will it be frowned upon if you carry the monologue paper in your hand (as safety, even though you have it memorized)
@SeanAllenPratt5 ай бұрын
Yes, they should be memorized.@@digrom3279
@digrom32795 ай бұрын
@SeanAllenPratt okay thank you. After doing a theatre general audition, is there callbacks or is the next step usually when they are casting for their theatres season.
@valeriefuqua46415 ай бұрын
Definitely a good idea for people who are thinking this is what they want to do for a living. For me? I'm an artist and writer, primarily, so I was thinking I could just add this in as a side thing for some extra cash. And when I'm in the zone, reading something and focusing on my voice and what I hear and see in the book, the rest of the world is pretty-well gone. I actually spent a couple years recording videos and then editing them, so I know I can do what I want to do with this. I was hoping for a little more direction on how to get started. Guess I'll try contacting you on FB, like you say.
@CrimesAnatomy5 ай бұрын
You earned a sub ❤
@meennujaiswal5 ай бұрын
Hi Sir, I'm not going to say I've been interested in this for many years, but it is just one week that I somehow feel connected with this. I didn't even know that something like this even existed. I will take the test for sure and see where it goes 🙂 Thank you 🙂
@SeanAllenPratt5 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@meennujaiswal5 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir@@SeanAllenPratt
@GemmaBulos7 ай бұрын
HI Sean, I was on Audible because they have a 2 for 1 sale, so I thought I'd take advantage of it. As I was going through all the books I was interested in, I noticed that about 80-85% of them were narrated by men-at least for the business and the Great Courses. I found it really disheartening. I was curious, do you find you get more men asking to work with you than women? Do you think it may have to do with the number of men vs women in the industry? And/or that men are selected because culturally, they are more credible than women in those 2 categories (or even more categories)? This revelation made me go down a rabbit hole to look at how to become a audiobook reader (I used to do commercial voiceovers). Would love your insights.
@ilyinska7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very useful
@levigrey84188 ай бұрын
Hello sir. I also wanted to be voice talent particularly a narrator. But I am so intimidated about everything like equipments and how to edit. I am about to buy a new computer for an initial investment. My recent Job has no connection with this at all. This is like a longshot. But there something in me that I always wanted to do this decades ago.
@SeanAllenPratt8 ай бұрын
Take it one step at a time. And practice every day! 😎👍🏻
@levigrey84188 ай бұрын
@@SeanAllenPratt thank u sir, i really need a lil pat in the back
@7btsluv1508 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the video!
@sylvioufba10 ай бұрын
A master at his craft. He's my favorite audiobook narrator by far
@MonkTorius Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and the info you provided to other comments, it's all quite informative, as well as your other video on audiobooks. I've often pondered if I should get into audio books, i believe I have the voice ability, however, i dont know if I have the drive for it, and your videos have given me pause, to think and to examine if i should attempt it. Thank you again, and be well, sir.
@Mablewolf0961 Жыл бұрын
this test is my literal life i read out loud in ,y closet for hours every day because i have autism and i think it might be a good industry
@chrebetcrunch Жыл бұрын
About how many unique voices can you do?
@gazoinked3546 Жыл бұрын
Well, I did it and still very much enjoy it but I cannot give you a call. What now?
A great narrator can make or break an audiobook. I'm a trucker so I've listened to about a thousand of them during my 21 years behind the wheel. There have been some pretty good ones but none that were good enough that I wanted to go find other books that they narrated, until now. I've been listening to a series called Expeditionary Force, narrated by R.C. Bray. Bray is absolutely hitting it out of the park, best narration I have ever heard. I will definitely be looking for other books done by him when I finish this series, which BTW is hilarious. If you love Sci-Fi and you have a good sense of humor, this series is for you.
@Camrographer Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! What you're saying sounds obvious but it's funny that it wasn't one of the first things I should have done to determine if narrating books is a good fit for me. It does sound like it suits personalities which are naturally solitary.
@kellylashea2886 Жыл бұрын
I love this! Thank you for sharing! I am going to try this!
@ronmackinnon9374 Жыл бұрын
(6:25) The way I think of it is, we read from left to right (in this alphabet anyway) and from top to bottom. Therefore, left corresponds to top, and right corresponds to bottom.
@jamesmarshallmusic Жыл бұрын
it makes a welcome change to have straight-talking advice without the overly optimistic and positive slant
I could 100% do this 🤍 I was listening to my sacral energy, as a generator, and everything about your test pulled me in and was an empahtic YES! I've read like this to myself before and I could be solo and encased for hours. I'm going to practice every day until my sacral pulls in my first "audible" work 📚 😍 Thank you!
@idongesitjoshua7172 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir!
@integralyogin Жыл бұрын
nice already passed the test before the video, lets go : D okay almost passed, I have been guilty of not looking up words but I am past that I think.
@dewimacomber Жыл бұрын
Hi Sean , thank you for sharing the experience of being a Audiobook Narrator. Lately I have interest to try to be be the Narrator , or Poem reading and Bed time storytelling. I am currently living in Indonesia, so if I want to send you my audiobook Narrator test , how do I do it ? I would love to hear your feedback and perhaps couching me . Thank you very much.
The best advice i've see so far on the internet. Thank you ! And I am actually going to do that test ...
@SeanAllenPratt Жыл бұрын
Good Luck!
@Vahan.Vardanyan Жыл бұрын
@@SeanAllenPratt Thank you.
@TheCheeseslice9 Жыл бұрын
Soooooo its been 8 days so far doing this for a group that I am practicing my narration with. Its really fun when you get to pace yourself and let the words flow out. I already own a business but narrating and voice acting have always been something that I have always wanted to attempt, and I really enjoy that the work is done by myself. Where can I find that tool that you had the book resting on called again? I would like to order one. Also looking into working with ACX and I wanted to ask you about your opinion on that as well!
@SeanAllenPratt Жыл бұрын
Amazon - ‘book stand’. Good luck!
@laserfloyd Жыл бұрын
I'm going to give myself this test. No idea how I'll do but I do like the idea of being in a cozy space reading aloud from a book. I don't know if I have the right kind of voice though. It's low but a tiny bit gravel-y-ish. I'm not a loud person naturally. Either way, I'll give this a go and see if it's something I enjoy and want to approach the next step. Great vid!
@thomasbergqvist8006 Жыл бұрын
why not start with simple kids books to get used to the idé of it, test out the book then on some kids , i just tarted , just for fun and to get a small glimps of how much work it is behind it, making my own intro and outro music too, bad music yeas , but still... thanks for sharing
@SeanAllenPratt Жыл бұрын
Sure, give it go. Now's the time to play around with the idea and see what happens. 🙂
@lubie_sie_ruszac Жыл бұрын
god, so many words, and still no single useful information
@SeanAllenPratt Жыл бұрын
Ignore the advice, then. Good luck.
@lubie_sie_ruszac Жыл бұрын
@@SeanAllenPratt nothing to ignore, apart from 5 min talking about oneself
@Ireadabook Жыл бұрын
I know I’m probably being annoying but I really would appreciate having your email 😅
I've listened to lots and lots of audio books. I'm currently listening to "Fall and Rise". Sean is the best narrator I've ever listened to. I don't know how you do it Sean but you captured every nuance and emotion. The way you delivered that line in the chapter about flight 93, "they were done taking orders from anyone" made it one I'll always remember. I've tried to describe it to others, but I can't come close to your narration. Excellent job!! Thank you!
@petkuscinta9797 Жыл бұрын
I have seen 3 videos on you tube now of Sean. 2 of them (including this one have incredibly high and strong "S" pronounce. 1 video was OK - no "S" letter pronounce issues
@EytsirhcChristye Жыл бұрын
We have a place where you narrate as a volunteer and I have an audition for that. You narrate newspapers, magazines, and books for blind people. My parents live up the street and have a soundproof room, so I’m getting there. I’ve been working at a call center and people keep saying I should narrate audiobooks and my nephew loves the videos I made him of me reading him books and I’m his favorite show. My parents have been saying I should narrate audiobooks. I looked into it and KZreadrs said it was easy and you could record on your iPhone and make $100/hour on ACC and then I looked into it and there’s a lot more that goes into it.
@SeanAllenPratt Жыл бұрын
You should check out acx.com and then join the ACX Facebook group. Also: - Go to KZread and subscribe to Daniela Acitelli’s channel - kzread.info/dron/ann0oUyOrqAMJ4T7NXenxA.html Start watching her webcasts, “Narrator’s Cup of Joe”. It’s very informative about all things audiobooks! - Go to www.narratorsroadmap.com/ and signup for Karen Commins e-newsletter. Also, you should bookmark her site as it is an EXCELLENT resource. - Finally, I’d like for you to watch this KZread video titled: The Habits Of Effective Artists. I think you’ll find it entertaining and informative. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIFnm9OhiM_LZMo.html
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You are the absolute BEST! Thank god you’ve done this.
Cool
Hey, my Friend, I have seen your videos which are really awesome and video Thumbnails are so eye-catching. But due to some errors in your Channel and Videos like (SEO and Optimization ) Your videos are not Reaching your Targeted audience and that's why after uploading a lot of videos you are not getting the expected Views and Subscribers in your channel. I am a KZread SEO Expert and I have 3 years of experience. if you want I can help you to solve these problems. As a result, I can say that you will be able to see much better results than you currently have in your Channel. Also, I have audited your channel and created a report. I want to show you, but how can I contact you?
Such great advice. With anything really. Great parenting advice as well for kids who want to try everything. Spot on!
It was the same for me at the networking events. People were asking me so many questions, trying to get themselves ahead - but it got to the point where I wasn't using the opportunities that were available for me.
SOLD! I think this is my dream job
I’m going to do this test ♥️
The test is actually tougher than you think. Be kind to yourself, and take it in small doses. Narrating a book is like running a marathon, but make sure you enjoy the scenery along the way.
@@SeanAllenPratt great advice Sean, thank you so much, I’m hoping to narrate a biography I’m currently writing. If nothing else it will be fun 🙂
Thank you so much for your advice and honesty. Definitely going to try this test.
I’m gonna try this and add an update after two weeks because ppl have told me before I’ve had a good reading voice and it’s something that’s interested me for a long time.
🥺learned sooo much
Doing the test, can be a real trial by fire!
Did you memorize your audition peices or did you keep the script in your hands
Usually, they were memorized. But if it was a callback with new text, I'd carry the script.
@SeanAllenPratt okay, and what about for a general theatre audition call? The one where they make you prepare 2 contrasting monologues. Will it be frowned upon if you carry the monologue paper in your hand (as safety, even though you have it memorized)
Yes, they should be memorized.@@digrom3279
@SeanAllenPratt okay thank you. After doing a theatre general audition, is there callbacks or is the next step usually when they are casting for their theatres season.
Definitely a good idea for people who are thinking this is what they want to do for a living. For me? I'm an artist and writer, primarily, so I was thinking I could just add this in as a side thing for some extra cash. And when I'm in the zone, reading something and focusing on my voice and what I hear and see in the book, the rest of the world is pretty-well gone. I actually spent a couple years recording videos and then editing them, so I know I can do what I want to do with this. I was hoping for a little more direction on how to get started. Guess I'll try contacting you on FB, like you say.
You earned a sub ❤
Hi Sir, I'm not going to say I've been interested in this for many years, but it is just one week that I somehow feel connected with this. I didn't even know that something like this even existed. I will take the test for sure and see where it goes 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Good luck!
Thank you Sir@@SeanAllenPratt
HI Sean, I was on Audible because they have a 2 for 1 sale, so I thought I'd take advantage of it. As I was going through all the books I was interested in, I noticed that about 80-85% of them were narrated by men-at least for the business and the Great Courses. I found it really disheartening. I was curious, do you find you get more men asking to work with you than women? Do you think it may have to do with the number of men vs women in the industry? And/or that men are selected because culturally, they are more credible than women in those 2 categories (or even more categories)? This revelation made me go down a rabbit hole to look at how to become a audiobook reader (I used to do commercial voiceovers). Would love your insights.
Thank you! Very useful
Hello sir. I also wanted to be voice talent particularly a narrator. But I am so intimidated about everything like equipments and how to edit. I am about to buy a new computer for an initial investment. My recent Job has no connection with this at all. This is like a longshot. But there something in me that I always wanted to do this decades ago.
Take it one step at a time. And practice every day! 😎👍🏻
@@SeanAllenPratt thank u sir, i really need a lil pat in the back
Thank you so much for the video!
A master at his craft. He's my favorite audiobook narrator by far
Thank you for this video and the info you provided to other comments, it's all quite informative, as well as your other video on audiobooks. I've often pondered if I should get into audio books, i believe I have the voice ability, however, i dont know if I have the drive for it, and your videos have given me pause, to think and to examine if i should attempt it. Thank you again, and be well, sir.
this test is my literal life i read out loud in ,y closet for hours every day because i have autism and i think it might be a good industry
About how many unique voices can you do?
Well, I did it and still very much enjoy it but I cannot give you a call. What now?
My email is [email protected]
thank you!
A great narrator can make or break an audiobook. I'm a trucker so I've listened to about a thousand of them during my 21 years behind the wheel. There have been some pretty good ones but none that were good enough that I wanted to go find other books that they narrated, until now. I've been listening to a series called Expeditionary Force, narrated by R.C. Bray. Bray is absolutely hitting it out of the park, best narration I have ever heard. I will definitely be looking for other books done by him when I finish this series, which BTW is hilarious. If you love Sci-Fi and you have a good sense of humor, this series is for you.
Thank you so much! What you're saying sounds obvious but it's funny that it wasn't one of the first things I should have done to determine if narrating books is a good fit for me. It does sound like it suits personalities which are naturally solitary.
I love this! Thank you for sharing! I am going to try this!
(6:25) The way I think of it is, we read from left to right (in this alphabet anyway) and from top to bottom. Therefore, left corresponds to top, and right corresponds to bottom.
it makes a welcome change to have straight-talking advice without the overly optimistic and positive slant
Okay how can I network with you
[email protected]
Aloha sir, That was great! Mahalo JimmyB
I could 100% do this 🤍 I was listening to my sacral energy, as a generator, and everything about your test pulled me in and was an empahtic YES! I've read like this to myself before and I could be solo and encased for hours. I'm going to practice every day until my sacral pulls in my first "audible" work 📚 😍 Thank you!
Thank you Sir!
nice already passed the test before the video, lets go : D okay almost passed, I have been guilty of not looking up words but I am past that I think.
Hi Sean , thank you for sharing the experience of being a Audiobook Narrator. Lately I have interest to try to be be the Narrator , or Poem reading and Bed time storytelling. I am currently living in Indonesia, so if I want to send you my audiobook Narrator test , how do I do it ? I would love to hear your feedback and perhaps couching me . Thank you very much.
My email is [email protected]
The best advice i've see so far on the internet. Thank you ! And I am actually going to do that test ...
Good Luck!
@@SeanAllenPratt Thank you.
Soooooo its been 8 days so far doing this for a group that I am practicing my narration with. Its really fun when you get to pace yourself and let the words flow out. I already own a business but narrating and voice acting have always been something that I have always wanted to attempt, and I really enjoy that the work is done by myself. Where can I find that tool that you had the book resting on called again? I would like to order one. Also looking into working with ACX and I wanted to ask you about your opinion on that as well!
Amazon - ‘book stand’. Good luck!
I'm going to give myself this test. No idea how I'll do but I do like the idea of being in a cozy space reading aloud from a book. I don't know if I have the right kind of voice though. It's low but a tiny bit gravel-y-ish. I'm not a loud person naturally. Either way, I'll give this a go and see if it's something I enjoy and want to approach the next step. Great vid!
why not start with simple kids books to get used to the idé of it, test out the book then on some kids , i just tarted , just for fun and to get a small glimps of how much work it is behind it, making my own intro and outro music too, bad music yeas , but still... thanks for sharing
Sure, give it go. Now's the time to play around with the idea and see what happens. 🙂
god, so many words, and still no single useful information
Ignore the advice, then. Good luck.
@@SeanAllenPratt nothing to ignore, apart from 5 min talking about oneself
I know I’m probably being annoying but I really would appreciate having your email 😅
[email protected]
Thank you so much for the video It was extremely helpful I would love to have your email if that’s something you feel comfortable sharing
Listening to body keeps the score with your narration was a bliss. Thank you
Can i have an email address or the phone number for yourself
Hi I am a voice artist I would love to record audio books could you kindly guide me where and who to contact
shoot me an email - [email protected]
Could you help me get into audiobook narration pleaseeeee 😊
Send me an email - [email protected] 😎👍🏻
I've listened to lots and lots of audio books. I'm currently listening to "Fall and Rise". Sean is the best narrator I've ever listened to. I don't know how you do it Sean but you captured every nuance and emotion. The way you delivered that line in the chapter about flight 93, "they were done taking orders from anyone" made it one I'll always remember. I've tried to describe it to others, but I can't come close to your narration. Excellent job!! Thank you!
I have seen 3 videos on you tube now of Sean. 2 of them (including this one have incredibly high and strong "S" pronounce. 1 video was OK - no "S" letter pronounce issues
We have a place where you narrate as a volunteer and I have an audition for that. You narrate newspapers, magazines, and books for blind people. My parents live up the street and have a soundproof room, so I’m getting there. I’ve been working at a call center and people keep saying I should narrate audiobooks and my nephew loves the videos I made him of me reading him books and I’m his favorite show. My parents have been saying I should narrate audiobooks. I looked into it and KZreadrs said it was easy and you could record on your iPhone and make $100/hour on ACC and then I looked into it and there’s a lot more that goes into it.
You should check out acx.com and then join the ACX Facebook group. Also: - Go to KZread and subscribe to Daniela Acitelli’s channel - kzread.info/dron/ann0oUyOrqAMJ4T7NXenxA.html Start watching her webcasts, “Narrator’s Cup of Joe”. It’s very informative about all things audiobooks! - Go to www.narratorsroadmap.com/ and signup for Karen Commins e-newsletter. Also, you should bookmark her site as it is an EXCELLENT resource. - Finally, I’d like for you to watch this KZread video titled: The Habits Of Effective Artists. I think you’ll find it entertaining and informative. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIFnm9OhiM_LZMo.html
Thanks for dharing