// Frequenty Asked Questions //

Narrator for Audio Books

Audio books are an $800 million business in the United States. Publishers often try to get either the author or a celebrity, whose name will boost sales to provide the reading, but a narrator for audio books must have an understanding of context-sensitive modulation, pitch, cadence, and timing, as well as the stamina to read for hours without having their voice go out. Authors often don't have the proper voice skills, talent, or endurance, and celebrities often don't have the time. That's why publishers rely on experienced and professional artists like female voice talent Janet Ault to present written texts in the artistic, emotional, and intellectual manner intended by the author.

A narrator for audio books must have a clear voice, without any attributes that could distract a listener. Their voice must also be strong enough to ensure a consistent level over multiple recording sessions. Additionally, a voice actor must master a complex skill set in order to be a narrator for audio books. They must be able to interpret the text and translate it appropriately with accurate pronunciation, judge when an accent or inflection should take precedence over more formal pronunciation, and be able to stay in character, delivering a solid performance throughout the course of the novel. And finally, a narrator for audio books must be able to read the text without allowing their own attitudes or opinions about the content influence their presentation.

A narrator for audio books is as much an artist as the author - part actor and part storyteller. Guidelines and techniques can be taught, but creative instinct and talent are inherent qualities. A narrator for audio books requires a good voice and the knowledge and training to apply that voice effectively, but a truly superior narrator for audio books like female voice talent Janet Ault has the artistic ability to bring a story to life.

	"When working under pressure, meeting client deadlines and dealing with different talent from all over the country, it can’t get any easier than working with someone as talented and professional as Janet Ault. When it came to choose our institutional voice for one of our biggest clients, we did not think twice to call Janet to do not just one spot, but an entire multi-year campaign that blew everybody away!" Leon Topiltzin Senior Producer Catalyst FX