Audiobooks for Authors with Jenny Hoops

Step-by-Step Guide for Authors to record their book using Audacity "I'm intimidated by the software" - said almost every author I've ever worked with. If the software was easier to use, I know more authors would be willing to record their own audiobooks. I want to break down barriers to audiobooks for authors, and it seems like many, many authors hit this particular technological...

What do authors want to know about audiobooks? Last weekend I sat on a panel of audiobook experts, at the world-famous WordBridge Writers Conference in Lethbridge, Alberta. Joining me to discuss current trends in audiobook production and answer burning questions from the audience of writers and publishers, were fellow audiobook professionals Heather Firth and Steve Campbell . Between us, we have o...

In this episode, you'll get a big boost of confidence! I respond to the big objections and barriers to authors self-recording their books, and why you - yes, you! - are just like me. And if I can do it, learning at age 50 with no recording experience, then so can you! And you'll hear about some of my favourite authors that I've worked with, and how they overcame their own doubts to rec...

Three easy steps you can take to make sure your recording session is efficient and error-free, so you don't get charged an arm and a leg by your audio editor. PLUS! I mention the amazing recording session I had recently with author Lana Skauge , who recorded her entire book without a single pickup. Find out what her secret is for perfect recording! All that and more at Audiobooks for Authors w...

This is the episode you've been waiting for! You've recorded your raw audio, you've proof listened as best you can - now what? In this episode, I give you tips for finding a great editor who cares about your deadlines and audio quality, and is competent to do the work (hint, it's not your neighbour's computer-genius kid). Like and subscribe today :-)

In this episode, I talk about all the little things that can wreck your perfectly good recording, and what you can do about them. From common tech issues to all the weird noises that emanate from us as we speak, I draw on my own years of experience as an audiobook producer, as well as the shared experience of thousands of professional narrators. You are not alone, and you can bet that lots and lot...

Taking a bit of a break from lessons, in this episode Jenny talks about some of the little things you can do to lift your performance to pro-level.

In this episode, Jenny teaches the all-important audio recording skill of - drumroll please! - Punch and Roll. No, this is not what happens when you get frustrated with your computer. This is an audiobook industry essential skill - and it's one that will save you both time and money. You will be amazed at how quickly you will become expert in this critical audiobook recording method!

In this episode, you learn if you are ready to start recording your audiobook, and get a handy check-list

Everything you need to set up a professional-sounding home studio without breaking the bank

Here's what you need to know about good (and some free!) recording programs that will help you sound like a professional

I’m Jenny Hoops, and I’ve produced thousands of audiobooks and articles for Audible, all from my cozy home studio that used to be a storage closet. I recorded and edited my first audiobook just before I turned 50,  and I learned from industry pros how to get the best sound and use the same software the studio professionals use. And if  I  could learn how to do it, starting out knowing nothing abou...