Audiobooks with Ana

Latest Episodes:

AwA Ep 10 Khai Dattoli Apr 19, 2024

Khai Dattoli is an audiobook casting director at Podium Audio.

Playwrite, german bilingual, actress, murder mystery company owner and organizer, Khai Dattoli enchants us with her story of her introduction to the world of audiobooks at Deyan Audio and now, established in her career, her move to Podium audio.

Find out what it takes to prepare and cast a book into audio.

Take a listen

For further Information:

https://podiumaudio.com/about-podium-audio/

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AwA Ep 09 Adam Fritz of Pozotron Mar 18, 2024

A wonderful conversation with Adam Fritz CEO of Pozotron a software program that allows audio book narrators and editors to analyse their audio, using text recognition, analyse their script and proof the text.

Let's find out what it can do!

If you'd like to reach out to the Pozotron team, they are available at: hello@pozotron.com

The Pozotron referral link mentioned in the conversation, which gets you 7 free hours of audio credit, to sample the software and a one month free trial of the software

https://www.pozotron.com/landing?referral=anaclements@outlook.com

As always, if you have any comments on the podcast or would like to reach out, I am available at www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

AwA Ep08 Val Kelly Mar 06, 2024

In this episode I chat with Val Kelly about MAVO, the Mid Atlantic VoiceOver Conference.

In addition to being a bilingual, French/English Voice Actress, Val is the Owner/President/CEO/Executive Producer of Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC.

Val is in charge of running all aspects of the company and is the Executive Producer/Director for the Mid-Atlantic Voiceover "Get Inspired" Conference.

For more information about the MAVO2024 "Get Inspired" conference coming up on November 8-10, 2024 visit the MAVO website https://www.midatlanticvo.com/

Val's own website https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com/

If you have any thoughts or questions about this podcast or about audiobooks, get in touch https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

AwA Ep07 JANE LOVE Feb 22, 2024

Join me and the SAG AFTRA National director of Audiobooks as she fills us in on the latest news, updates us on contracts and possibilities for working within the union and shares her journey and her insights into the fabulous world of audiobooks

Jane Love’s 34-years of experience illuminates the critical role of union membership for U.S. creatives, and the intricacies of negotiating fair contracts.

We spoke of the complexities behind becoming a signatory and the impactful expansions in health benefits and pension opportunities for narrators.

Stick around for more insights on union advocacy, the essentiality of human performance in the age of AI, and solidarity in the struggle for fair pay within the global market.

Get ready to raise your voice and protect your rights, Audiobooks with Ana.

RESOURCES:

https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/audiobooks

If you need further information or would like to work with me, please get in touch

www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

AwA Ep06 - Joel Froomkin Feb 12, 2024

The many voices of Joel Froomkin!

Joel shares his journey through voice and theatre. A fascinating insight into his story and the events that have shaped him and made him the talent that he is.

He guides us through his acting training and experience, directing, coaching and narrating, right through to his classes and cruises.

Get ready to choose your niche and book your class as we find out more about the king of “acting for audio”

https://www.joelfroomkinaudio.com/

https://www.audiobooksatsea.com/

https://actingforaudio.com/

about the podcast or audiobook narration, please get in touch at:

https://www.anaclements.co.uk/

AwA Ep05 - Dan Friedman Jan 20, 2024

Let's get to know Dan Friedman as he shares his journey, from his early days as a radio engineer to his rise as a reputed name in the voiceover world.

Dan will be sharing insights from his compelling new book, delving into techniques and tips for audio artists. We'll also discuss Dan's transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how his pursuit of music and teaching impacted his life.

Lastly, Dan shares his thoughts on family, future, and his journey toward success.

So sit back and join us as we explore the art of voiceover with Dan Friedman.

Also … his first book quickly became an Industry standard and now his 2nd book is out!

Dan Friedman's Website: https://sound4vo.com/

SOUND ADVICE Book https://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/BookDetails/292116-sound-advice

ZEN & the art of Voiceover Book https://store.bookbaby.com/book/zen-and-the-art-of-voiceover

If you have any questions about the podcast or would like to get in touch with me, please do!

https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching/

AwA Ep04 - Anna Alcasas Collins Jan 17, 2024

Join me as I chat with Anna Alcasas Collins about taking over the running of VOAtlanta and the excitement of coordinating a conference with so many speakers and so much going on!

Voiceover Atlanta, commonly known as VO Atlanta is the voice acting and voice over industry’s largest annual conference. This conversation was recorded just before the 2023 annual event.

Anna is CEO of Anna Collins Events and has enjoyed taking the conference to new heights, adding the special, personalized touches that Anna Collins Events attendees have come to expect.

https://www.annacollinsevents.com/

https://www.voatlanta.me/

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please do

https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching/

AwA Ep03 Nic Redman Jan 10, 2024

In this episode we chat with the incredible Nic Redman.

Nic shared lots of stories about her career from musical theatre, through stand up, to her love of learning and all she brings to the voice industry - including her classes, groups, retreats, podcasts and her new book "On The Mic".

Her love of new things and her discovery on our behalf allows us to empower ourselves and frees us up to do better every day.

Take a listen!

https://nicolaredman.com/on-the-mic-book/

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AwA Ep02 Hillary Huber Jan 08, 2024

In this episode we chatted with the wonderful Hillary Huber to find out about the coaching side of her audiobook career and discuss the upcoming voice conference that she would be attending.

Hillary shared her journey transitioning from commercial voiceovers to audiobooks. We discussed the immense growth in the audiobook industry, the importance of demos and the incredible networking opportunities at voiceover conferences like VO Atlanta.

We were joined by Lynn and Jessica to talk more about VO Atlanta, and also touched on the importance of having a solid marketing strategy, the effectiveness of business cards, and the promising future of digital networking.

Tune in for valuable insights from these seasoned experts, and the chance to learn from the best in the business.

https://www.hillaryhuber.com/

https://www.voatlanta.me/

If you have any questions about this podcast or about audiobook narration, please get in touch

⁠https://www.anaclements.co.uk/⁠

AwA Ep01 Johnny Heller Jan 06, 2024

Welcome to Audiobooks with Ana. In our inaugural episode, voiceover titan Johnny Heller dispels myths on audiobook narration, shares a hearty laugh about beard mishaps, and touched on the magical spontaneity of workshops versus routine coaching.

Dive into a treasure trove of insider advice, as Johnny talks about balancing personal narration styles with proven acting techniques.

Be inspired by the camaraderie of our narrator community and Johnny’s tales from a career that’s as rewarding as it is instructive.

Don't miss this inside look at professional growth and the vibrant life of audiobook narration, on Audiobooks with Ana.

Tune in, subscribe, and let's narrate our journey together.

https://johnnyheller.com/

If you have any questions about this podcast or about audiobook narration, please get in touch

https://www.anaclements.co.uk/

Introducing Audiobooks with Ana Jan 04, 2024

Welcome to the debut episode of Audiobooks with Ana! I'm Ana Clements, your host, and in this series, we'll be delving into the world of audiobooks and speaking to industry experts.

This first season was recorded in 2023 in the audiobook group on Clubhouse, and we've handpicked some compelling conversations to share with you.

Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the audiobook industry and discover new insights together. Thank you for listening.

If you have any questions about this podcast or about audiobook narration, please get in touch

⁠https://www.anaclements.co.uk/⁠