Audiobooks with Ana

Ana Clements
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Welcome to "Audiobooks with Ana," where we explore the fascinating world of audiobooks with Industry Experts: Narrators, Producers, Directors, Event Creators and Authors. These conversations were recorded live in AUDIOBOOKS on the Clubhouse App, uncovering valuable insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge. Some of the sessions we have recorded are too good not to share! Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the audiobook industry and learn from the voices shaping its future. Thank you for tuning in. Season 1 recorded in 2023 Season 2 recorded in 2024 Season 3 recorded in 2025

  1. MAR 6

    VOAtlanta, the conference with Lynn Norris and Jessica Merchant

    VOAtlanta's very own Lynn Norris & Jessica Merchant joined us in 2025 to talk through the ins and outs of organising a conference of this magnitude: what it entails and how it all works They talk us through what’s new. The Key note, Audiobooks, and everything VOATLANTA  Details of this year's conference can be found here: https://www.voatlanta.me/voa2026/Home https://www.voatlanta.me/voa2026/AudiobookSpeakers We were also joined by Joel Froomkin and Sean Pratt who popped in tp share details of their Audiobook X-Sessions This is episode 27-3 and was recorded in February 2025 If you have any questions about this episode or would like more information on audiobook narration coaching, please get in touch Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    58 min

  2. MAR 5

    Sean Pratt: Picture your voice: from words to images, making your marketing come alive

    In this episode we talk about what your headshots and website photographs say about you. Sean Pratt is a well respected coach and prolific audiobook narrator. He shared his career story: acting in film, TV and theatre and then his journey into fiction and then non-fiction audiobooks, narrating 50 books a year Sean teaches a curriculum of classes on audiobook narration that are 1:1 online. They cover narration, non fiction and the business and marketing of the industry He encourages us to ask: what are you selling? Discusses promotional materials. References an Audiofile magazine marketing webinar on youtube with Sean and Michelle https://youtu.be/66rCZPv4CSI?si=a34yESbY3_U00Pht He talks us through how to experiment and crowdsource your 3 words, Personality, Energy and Attitude, and how to use that in your search for work How to come up with ideas for your photo shoot; and he mentions these artists websites: JRodney Turner, Lillian VO, Jennifer Jill Arraya, Gary Furlong Sean talks about the difference between a Commercial Photographer and a Head Shot photographer. The importance of preparation and the visual representation of our brand How do you transfer those thoughts into pictures?  Awareness of self. Let Sean describe his vision in pictures This episode 26-3 was recorded live in January 2025 If you' d like more information about this episode or about audiobook narration coaching, get in touch Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    53 min

  3. FEB 23

    PROSE & CONVS: LINDA Hughes, author and STEVE Corona, narrator

    A Prose and Convs. session with actor and coach, Steve Corona who produced his first audiobook in 2007 and then stepped away for a while. He says he wished he had come back to it sooner, but acting, the theatre and dialect coaching kept him busy. Linda Hughes, now a full time author of 4 years, with 27 books to her name, shares her story. Voiceover work in radio advertising. Seminar leader - life balance, team building, communication skills) and flying around the world. They talk us through the 37 characters in her book, Gold mountain and discuss their connection and collaboration. The Alaskan Gold rush inspired book is the second in the series https://www.lindahughes.com https://www.coronaproductions.org/audiobooks Episode 25 started off our 2025. This conversation was recorded on Clubhouse in January 2025 If you'd like more information about this podcast or about audiobook narration coaching, get in touch voice@anaclements.co.uk Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    43 min

  4. FEB 21

    PROSE&CONVS: Rosemary Cline, Audiobook Narrator & Kelly Brakenhoff, Author

    Part of our Prose & Convs series, narrator Rosemary Cline brought along author, Kelly Brakenhoff to discuss their project. They talked about their meeting and working together Rosemary shared her passion for narration and the other projects she is involved in Kelly shared her books, her love of all things creative and her incredible experiences with Sign Language Kelly Brakenhoff https://www.facebook.com/kellybrakenhoffauthor/ Clifton Strengths https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx Kelly’s website https://kellybrakenhoff.com/product/cassandra-sato-mystery-series-audiobook-bundle-books-1-4/ Episode 24 recorded Dec 2024 If you have any thoughts about the podcast or have any questions about audiobook narration or production, please get in touch: Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    46 min

  5. FEB 9

    Audio in Color with Andi Arndt Narrator and Nana Malone Author

    Another of our Prose and Convs sessions Audio in Color is a nonprofit grant program helping independent romance authors fund and create their first self-published audiobook. We are joined by Andi Arndt and Nan Malone to talk about funding debut audiobooks and championing New Voices in Romance. They talked to us about how they met, about STEAMY Lit and we are joined by Nana Malone, Author, promoter, mentor and life lover Andi Arndt, Narrator, Coach, Owner of Narrator.life Katie Robinson (Lyric Audio) PRODUCTION Ronyelle Baker - application form, JUDGES Ann Rachelle Jones organised the FALL INTO ROMANCE auction Also Gabrielle Redmond (CPA) treasurer Amy Oliveira can speak to the grantee experience As a community we value diversity and we need to share the importance of championing it. TO BE WELCOMED IS TO BE SEEN https://audioincolor.org If you have any questions about this podcast or about audiobook narration our production, please get in touch www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    49 min

  6. JAN 26

    Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them) Editor + Coach + Bestie

    Join Your Publishing BFF our Editor in residence, Dayna talks with us about life and the why of editing Their job as a Feature writer for local newspapers for 14 years - copy editing Interviewing families and centenarians. Their lives and their stories. Burn out - retraining in Fiction editing and starting Your Publishing BFF Their work, authors and their lives. The importance of hearing people’s stories and of representation. Book reading - romance & children’s books   Book writing - inclusive, representation The different types of editing: ARC and plot threads  Line and Copy editing Proof reading Character work and their story throughout the book How to find someone you trust: referrals from other authors & asking for samples ACE’s and EFA (editor membership) CIEP Chartered Institute for Editing and ProofReading - Ranked membership Dayna is Chair of CRW Contemporary Romance Writers and their Online Accessible Conference Writing Contests: Stiletto awards with narrators!! Also on committee for Northern Hearts (Toronto) writing conference NHC Dayna gives us a take on independent author conferences. How the different angles of approach allow narrators to understand viewpoints. Formats/schedules can give you new perspective and an openness to the industry Understanding how authors tick allows us to be empathic and more in tune Re-writing your Demo script. Abridging.  Dayna also LOVES working on website copy! So ,reach out! https://www.yourpublishingbff.com This was recorded June 2024 If you have any questions about this podcast or would like more information on Audiobook Production or Narration ... Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    54 min

  7. JAN 15

    Tim Pabon, Actor, Narrator and Acting Coach

    Join us as we chat with Tim Pabon. Born in Madrid, Spain he talks to us about his life on the East Coast of America. He talks us through his MFA Programme, life as an actor … his theatre company and becoming a steward of your own stories. His introduction and commitment to audiobooks. His work as an acting coach and working with Andi Arndt on 3rd person narration at Narrator.Life www.TimAPabon.com

    44 min

  8. JAN 14

    Brad Shaw of WONDERLAND VO, Actor and Voice Artist

    Trigger Warnings: Mentions of Cancer, therapy and recovery Join us to talk to BRAD SHAW, the owner of WONDERLAND VO Brad shared his career highlights and inspiration for WONDERLAND VO ⁠www.wonderlandvo.com⁠⁠ In December 2023, Brad launched a charity audiobook as a podcast, sharing "Alice Through The Looking Glass" one chapter at a time. Every donation to Cancer Research UK gets us one step closer to our goal.  CRUK to help save lives.  Alice in Wonderland (175 voices) ⁠www.bradshawvoice.com⁠ Alice through the Looking Glass ⁠www.wonderlandvo.com⁠ #WonderlandChallenge2 #DonateForACause If you have any questions about this podcast or about AUDIOBOOK production, narration or the industry, get in touch with Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching Thank you

    38 min
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Welcome to "Audiobooks with Ana," where we explore the fascinating world of audiobooks with Industry Experts: Narrators, Producers, Directors, Event Creators and Authors. These conversations were recorded live in AUDIOBOOKS on the Clubhouse App, uncovering valuable insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge. Some of the sessions we have recorded are too good not to share! Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the audiobook industry and learn from the voices shaping its future. Thank you for tuning in. Season 1 recorded in 2023 Season 2 recorded in 2024 Season 3 recorded in 2025

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  • Creator
    Ana Clements
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ana Clements
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