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August 28, 2017

Dirt Re-Released in advance of Audio Book

In advance of the forthcoming audiobook version, I have released a re-edited version of Dirt book one. You can update your copy at Amazon and other retailers.
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Published on August 28, 2017 07:28

August 24, 2017

August 4, 2017

August 3, 2017

Dirt Series Two Giveaway

Your chance to win the complete series two of Dirt: The Story of Silvi Farthing.

Free to enter at the Tome Tender website, all you have to do is sign up to my newsletter, download Girls of Dirt and answer a dead simple question about a new story.
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Published on August 03, 2017 03:39

July 13, 2017

Using iZotope RX 6 for Audiobooks

This is a look at how I am currently using RX 6 Standard with Cubase when working on my audiobook recordings.

This is not a review as such and may well grow over time as I learn more.
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Published on July 13, 2017 02:52

June 27, 2017

Audiobook Articles and Resources

A growing list of resources about producing audiobooks from around the websphere. Let me know if there are any useful titbits I should include.
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Published on June 27, 2017 08:13

June 5, 2017

Preparing a audiobook script for recording

In the good old days, scripts were printed on paper and the voice over would go through the lines with a pen, marking it up so he or she had a better chance when it came to recording.

In our modern world, paper is seen as a waste of trees and most of us work on tablets. So, how do I prepare my script?
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Published on June 05, 2017 11:24

June 1, 2017

Recording Your Own Poetry

Following on from my articles on Audiobooks, I thought I should talk a bit about poetry.

Although many of the techniques and technology tips are the same as recording any other spoken word media, poetry does have some specifics when it comes to presentation and attitude. This article is aimed at the poet who is possibly less confident when it comes to using their own voice to record their poems.
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Published on June 01, 2017 11:41

May 22, 2017

When you write your novel, don't forget the audiobook version

Audiobooks are becoming much more important. So, should you think about the audiobook version as you write your novel? I think you should.
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Published on May 22, 2017 12:17

May 12, 2017

Audiobook Recording Tips - Recording your book

This deals with the more technical side of recording: How to sit, where to place the microphone, what to do about pops and so on.
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Published on May 12, 2017 14:08