The Audiobook Podcast

A Career In Audiobooks

January 31, 2023 SquareSound Episode 22
A Career In Audiobooks
The Audiobook Podcast
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The Audiobook Podcast
A Career In Audiobooks
Jan 31, 2023 Episode 22
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In Episode 22 Justine Sloane-Lees has a good yarn with Australian-born Audiobook Director and Narrator, Olivia McKenzie-Smith. Starting with her early career as an actor in Australia and America and how she found her neiche in the audiobook industry in America.  

Olivia shares her process, Australian Vs American English, how her dual roles compliment one another, what is the go to authoritative pronunciation guide, and what lengths a director will go to, to get a word pronunciation correct! 

They also touch on what goes into preparation of series books and how essential having a broader general knowledge is key in this work.   

We hope you enjoy our latest episode and please like, comment and share with someone who cares!

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In Episode 22 Justine Sloane-Lees has a good yarn with Australian-born Audiobook Director and Narrator, Olivia McKenzie-Smith. Starting with her early career as an actor in Australia and America and how she found her neiche in the audiobook industry in America.  

Olivia shares her process, Australian Vs American English, how her dual roles compliment one another, what is the go to authoritative pronunciation guide, and what lengths a director will go to, to get a word pronunciation correct! 

They also touch on what goes into preparation of series books and how essential having a broader general knowledge is key in this work.   

We hope you enjoy our latest episode and please like, comment and share with someone who cares!