Guides for authors and narrators
Your resource for hiring and working with voice talent, publishing audiobooks and finding your readers.
Academy Voices Has a New Home
Every Academy Voices audiobook is performed by a real person. That is our Certified Human Voice promise. Here is what it means, what the new site does, and the questions we hear most.
Read the post →The Author Audiobook Checklist
What it costs, how to choose a narrator, royalty share or pay per hour, and what happens after you publish.
What to Post as an Author: The Content Playbook That Builds Your Readership
Not sure what to post as an author on social media? This content playbook shows what to share and why it works, so your book gets found by the readers already looking for it.
You Have a Story Worth Sharing. Here's How to Make Sure the World Actually Finds It.
Publishing your book is only half the journey. The other half, which most authors miss, is building the audience that finds it. Here's how aspiring and self-published authors can reach more readers, starting now.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Summary, Story & Audiobook
What is Frankenstein really about — and who is the true monster? Read our guide to Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, then listen to the Academy Voices audiobook narrated by James Scott on Audible.
The Best Audiobook Narrators of All Time
The narrators who set the standard, what to hear first from each, the awards that matter, and how to tell a good narrator from a great one.
How to Hire an Audiobook Narrator: A Step-by-Step Guide for Authors
Looking to hire an audiobook narrator? Learn how to find the perfect voice for your story, what to look for, and where to hire professional narrators.
Here's everything you need to know about National Geographic narrator David Attenborough
Learn about the life and legacy of influential National Geographic narrator David Attenborough, from his roots at the BBC to his storied career as a narrator and natural science documentary filmmaker.
16 Best Nature Documentary Narrators (And What Makes Them Special)
Learn about the top 15 best nature documentary narrators and discover the qualities and skills that they use to captivate audiences.
How Much Does It Cost To Make A Documentary? (A Complete Breakdown)
Explore the financial realities of documentary filmmaking as we dissect “how much does it cost to make a documentary,” providing clarity for your budget plans