Professional Audiobook Narrators Association

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Best Practices for Working with Your Post-Production Team

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Thu January 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm New York

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Learn and review some best practices when working with your post-production team. Whether you’re working directly with your production team or through a publisher, everyone can benefit from these tips and tricks to maintain a positive relationship with editors, engineers, proofers, and production coordinators.

Instructor: Ryan Mey

Zoom instructions: You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to your event. The Zoom link will also be available to logged-in ticket holders on this page 15 minutes prior to the event.

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Please note that classes that do not meet a minimum number of students may be cancelled with 48 hours notice. Students will be notified by email and their payment refunded.

Got questions? Email panacademy@pronarrators.org and we’ll get back to ya!

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PANAcademy: Savvy Tech Choices for You, Your Space, and Your Budget

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Mon October 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm New York

Free

12:00pm ET (New York)
9:00am PT (Los Angeles)
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Join Jess Escalona, CEO of Common Mode, for a discussion on home studios and how to navigate the challenge of upgrading your space while growing your narrator business. We’ll focus on factors to consider when deciding to upgrade equipment, what producers are listening for when it comes to home studios, and some best practices for leveling up your recording space.

Instructor: Jess Escalona

Class Length: 75 Minutes

Zoom instructions: You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to your event. The Zoom link will also be available to logged-in ticket holders on this page 15 minutes prior to the event.

Please note that classes that do not meet a minimum number of students may be cancelled with 48 hours notice. Students will be notified by email and their payment refunded.

Got questions? Email panacademy@pronarrators.org and we’ll get back to ya!

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PANAcademy: Out of Character: Prepping, Proofing, and Directing

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Wed September 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm New York

Free

7:00pm EDT (New York)
4:00pm PDT (Los Angeles)
12:00am GDT (London)
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Narrators get to play all the roles in a story – but they aren’t the only role in the audiobook industry! Are you curious about other work in the production process? Broaden your horizons – and earning potential – as we cover the basics of prepping, proofing, and directing.

Instructor: Emily Pike Stewart

Class Length: 90 Minutes

Zoom instructions: You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to your event. The Zoom link will also be available to logged-in ticket holders on this page 15 minutes prior to the event.

Please note that classes that do not meet a minimum number of students may be cancelled with 48 hours notice. Students will be notified by email and their payment refunded.

Got questions? Email panacademy@pronarrators.org and we’ll get back to ya!

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PANAcademy: Expectations for Beginning Narrators

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Thu April 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm New York

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12:00pm EDT (New York)
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5:00pm GDT (London)
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Join narrators Christine Mascott, Ann Richardson, and Krystal Hammond for an honest, informative, and uplifting conversation to address common challenges faced by newer audiobook narrators.

Instructor: Christine Mascott, Ann Richardson, Krystal Hammond

Class Length: 90 Minutes

Target Audience: Beginning narrators (25 books or less)

Zoom instructions: You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to your event. The Zoom link will also be available to logged-in ticket holders on this page 15 minutes prior to the event.

Please note that classes that do not meet a minimum number of students may be cancelled with 48 hours notice. Students will be notified by email and their payment refunded.

Got questions? Email panacademy@pronarrators.org and we’ll get back to ya!

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PANAcademy: Beyond Audiobooks: Opportunities in Voiceover

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Mon February 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm New York

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4:00pm ET (New York)
1:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
9:00pm BST (London)
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An expansive look at the world of voiceover and the skill overlaps that narrators possess to be able to grow beyond building characters for audiobooks. This free webinar will showcase how a narrator’s talent can be used to broaden their career horizons from animation to commercial and beyond.

Instructor: Robb Moreira

Instructor Bio: Robb Moreira is an established voice actor and has been in the industry for nearly a decade. He began his acting pursuits in the NYC Off-Broadway scene before making the move to voice over. Robb has had the pleasure of adding his voice to national commercials, video games, animation, eLearning and even voicing a spot that played during a Justin Bieber concert! His experience is vast and his approach is REAL.

Target Audience: Intermediate Narrators (25-75 titles) and Seasoned Narrators (more than 75 titles)

Zoom instructions: You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to your event. The Zoom link will also be available to logged-in ticket holders on this page 15 minutes prior to the event.

Please note that classes that do not meet a minimum number of students may be cancelled with 48 hours notice. Students will be notified by email and their payment refunded.

Got questions? Email panacademy@pronarrators.org and we’ll get back to ya!

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PANAcademy: Working with Independent Authors

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Sat December 21 @ 7:38 am

4:00pm ET (New York)
1:00pm PT (Los Angeles)
9:00pm BST (London)
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How do narrators find and work with great independent authors? How do you know which authors will be good business partners, and how can you reach out to them in ways that will prompt a response? Once you’ve got an author who is interested in working with you, how do you negotiate an agreement that will be good for all involved? Oh, and what’s the deal with royalty share?

This webinar will answer all those questions, and more! Whether you’re a brand new narrator or a seasoned pro, working with indie authors can be a great way for narrators to diversify their client base. This webinar will provide a deep dive into why you should work with indie authors and how to do it in practical steps.

Instructor: Jennifer Jill Araya

Instructor Bio: Jennifer Jill Araya considers narrating audiobooks to be a dream come true. Jennifer’s training as a singer and cellist lend a musicality to her narration. A multi Audie, Earphones, and SOVAS award winner, Jennifer has narrated over 400 audiobooks. She also coaches creatives on the business side of art. She hosts two podcasts, the Starving Artist No More podcast, which digs into creative entrepreneurship principles, and Crafting Audiobooks, co-hosted with Sarah Beth Goer.

Target Audience: All narrators

Zoom instructions: You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to your event. The Zoom link will also be available to logged-in ticket holders on this page 15 minutes prior to the event.

Please note that classes that do not meet a minimum number of students may be cancelled with 48 hours notice. Students will be notified by email and their payment refunded.

Got questions? Email panacademy@pronarrators.org and we’ll get back to ya!

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