In this episode, Justine is in conversation with Scott MacMillan, Chief Strategist and Executive Publisher of Grammar Factory Publishing Company.

Scott is a Toronto-based best selling author, publisher, entrepreneur, and strategy advisor to start-ups with a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their business by extracting, productizing, and publishing their knowledge and expertise. 

For more information on Scott MacMillan and Grammar Factory you can find them at:

grammarfactory.com

facebook.com/GrammarFactory

instagram.com/grammarfactory

entrepreneurtoauthor.com/podcast

In this episode we are joined by Tania Patti, Agent and Publicity manager of CP Artist Management. 

Tania currently manages publicity commitments and opportunities for CP clients.  She has experience in film, music, comedy festivals and produced live theatre with First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities, touring shows around the world.

CP Artist Management has artists working in Australia and internationally in feature film, TV, voiceover, digital content, and onstage. The Agency is boutique in it’s approach and understands the unique strengths, talents, and aspirations of each client, ensuring they are represented most effectively to achieve their long-term goals. 

For more information on Tania Patti and CP Artist Management you can find here:

https://cpmgt.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/cpartistmgt/
https://www.instagram.com/cp_artist_mgt/

In this episode, Justine is joined by Australian actor Grant Cartwright all the way from New York City. Together they will be diving into the use of pseudonyms in the audiobook industry. That is, a fictitious name, or alias, used by narrators in the industry. They offer some privacy and protection for a narrator’s real name and allows them to venture into “off-portfolio” or “off-brand” genres, such as erotica and political titles, content that could be perceived as “controversial”. This is more common than listeners might know - and there are a fair few ways narrators might go about this. 

For more information on Grant Cartwright you can find him at:

https://www.grantcartwright.com/

In our latest episode, Justine speaks with bestselling author, entrepreneur and global presenter Andrew Griffiths. 

Square Sound produced Andrew’s latest audio release ‘Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive, Why Not Make it You’. (Released in 2023 and written specifically for business owners) and since then SquareSound have been working alongside many of Andrews business clients & authors to guide them through their audiobook creation and release. 

Andrew is described by most as a street-smart entrepreneur. His business building book series, “101 Ways” offers small business owners practical, smart and realistic advice. Griffiths is Australia’s #1 small business author with 14 books now sold in over 65 countries.

To learn more about Andrew check out: 
https://www.andrewgriffiths.com.au/

“Help is not access, help is help. And access is something that equals independence.” Kate Hood.

In our latest episode, Justine delves into a poignant discussion surrounding the experiences of artists with disabilities, speaking with Kate Hood, a remarkable talent whose journey embodies resilience and creativity amidst adversity.

Originally from Sydney, Kate's career spans over two decades, encompassing roles as an actor, voice artist, writer, and director. However, in 2003, her life took a profound turn with a diagnosis of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), propelling her into a new chapter as a disabled actor, writer, theatre maker and of course earning accolades for her captivating narrations in audiobooks.

Kate took on the mantle of Artistic Director at Raspberry Ripple Productions, a pioneering theatre company in Melbourne championing disability-led performances. Through her advocacy work as a speaker and panelist, Kate tirelessly endeavours to bridge the gap between artists with disabilities and their non-disabled counterparts.

To learn more about Kate and Raspberry Ripple productions check out the links below:


https://www.katehood.net/

http://raspberryripple.co/

https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2024/cost-of-living

https://auslanstageleft.com.au/events/risky-business-malthouse-melbourne/

Welcome back to the Audiobook Podcast! 

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Tamala Shelton, proud Bundjalung and Lamalama actor, joins Justine in studio for this month’s episode. 

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Tamala shares her journey to audiobooks; her experience and insight as a First Nations actor, and of mixed heritage, in navigating the industry; the process of working with a language consultant on the audiobook ‘Pemulwuy, The Rainbow Warrior’ written by Eric Willmot; and ultimately, how the work she has done in the audiobook space has helped her connect with her language and culture. 

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We hope you enjoy this latest episode!

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Welcome back to The Audiobook Podcast!

This month’s episode delves into an online audio proofing software that has been innovating the audiobook industry - Pozotron. 

Adam Fritz, CEO of Pozotron, joins Justine to break down how it all works, how narrators can make the most of this tool, the role of AI in the audiobook industry, and what exciting future developments the company has in store for us. 

Square Sound have integrated Pozotron into our workflow and it has made a huge difference to the efficiency of our workflow and improved the stability and consistency in the way we proof check content for publishers and authors. As Adam has coined, Pozotron aids to “stop pickups before they happen”.

We hope you enjoy this month’s episode! 

You can reach out to Adam and the team at [email protected] 

The latest episode of the Audiobook Podcast, Justine and Abbe discuss a slightly more serious topic on performance anxiety.  In the audiobook industry, “Booth Fright” (as opposed to Stage Fright) is experienced by many actors despite the lack of admission around it. 

Abbe and Justine also discuss how pervasive a phenomenon this is and some ways narrators can counteract those feelings of doubt, and the negative voice that chats in your head. 

As a voice over coach, Abbe speaks on how she guides students through this, Justine gives the director’s perspective on how you can direct someone when they’re experiencing “Booth Fright”. 

If you want to dive deeper, there’s a lot of great literature speaking on this topic.

Check out the following articles and resources:

https://www.schoolofvoiceover.com/talent-resources/reducing-performance-anxiety-how-to-de-stress/
https://www.centerforvocalhealth.com/blog/stage-fright-vocal-muscles

https://edgestudio.com/taming-stage-fright/
https://www.nethervoice.com/overcoming-performance-anxiety/

https://www.sarasecora.com/resources/2021/7/15/pzi8ngb0v8ipg3txs8a3ss3mioci7e

https://voiceovercoach.com.au/7-things-voice-actors-should-never-worry-about/

https://www.voiceoverxtra.com/article.htm?id=RA2RTA4F

https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/i-am-anxiety/

Welcome back to another episode of the Audiobook Podcast! Today, Justine and Abbe are joined in conversation with Les Horovitz, voice actor and audiobook narrator.

It’s never too late to follow your passions. Les Horovitz worked in accounting and finance for almost 30 years, when he made the switch to becoming a professional voice over artist and audiobook narrator, with now 30 over titles to his name! We chat to him about his unique journey, insights on the industry and tips he has for aspiring narrators. 

The conversation opens up into the benefits of getting professional training and the craft of voice acting and audiobook narration, as well as a deep dive into pivotal steps that projected Les’s career, and more voice over advise with Abbe Holmes!

Find out more about Les at leshorovitz.com

Voice Over Coaching inquiries, you can reach Abbe at [email protected] 

Episode 25 explores the vital role of audiobook’s unsung heroes - the Proof Editors, also known as Quality Control (QC). After the audiobook recording phase is complete, and before it reaches your ears, the proof editors step in to begin the process of listening through the entire book.

Joining us from her home in LA, Anthea Greco, Australian Voice Actor, audiobook narrator and proof editor, chats to Justine and Abbe about her journey to audiobooks and the QC process. We cover how this role operates, common errors proofers are listening out for, and as always, some fun tidbits along the way! Casting a light on a lesser known (but extremely vital) role in the audiobook industry. 

We hope you enjoy our latest episode!