US EditionJulia Whelan Has Narrated 600 Audiobooks and Counting. So Why Isn't She Paid Like It?
- Julia Whelan has narrated over 600 audiobooks and founded Audiobrary to help narrators receive fairer pay directly from sales.
- Whelan emphasizes the importance of preparation for narration, including creating character lists and conducting necessary research, noting that preparation time varies by book.
- According to Whelan, many audiobook fans seek out their favorite narrators, which highlights the industry's evolving nature and demand for those narrators' work.
- Whelan expresses concern about the audiobook industry's future with AI, stating that many audition processes could lead to disappointing outcomes.
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Independent EspañolBy ALICIA RANCILIO You probably heard Julia Whelan’s voice. She is the award-winning narrator behind more than 600 audiobooks from a long list of top-selling authors, including Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry, Michael Crichton, V.E. Schwab and Kristin Hannah. She has also narrated long-lasting articles for The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Vanity Fair. You may also have read her own writings. Whelan’s first novel, “My Oxford Year” 2018, has been…
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Julia Whelan has narrated 600 audiobooks and counting. So why isn’t she paid like it?
Chances are, you've heard Julia Whelan's voice. She's the award-winning narrator behind more than 600 audiobooks by a long list of bestselling authors including Taylor Jenkins Reid,Emily Henry, Michael Crichton, V.E. Schwab and Kristin Hannah. She's also narrated long-form articles…
Julia Whelan Has Narrated 600 Audiobooks and Counting. So Why Isn't She Paid Like It?
Chances are, you've heard Julia Whelan's voice. She's the award-winning narrator behind more than 600 audiobooks by a long list of bestselling authors including Taylor Jenkins Reid,Emily Henry, Michael Crichton, V.E. Schwab and Kristin Hannah. She's also narrated long-form articles for The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Vanity Fair.
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