darkemeralds: A round magical sigil of mysterious meaning, in bright colors with black outlines. A pen nib is suggested by the intersection of the cryptic forms. (Default)
darkemeralds ([personal profile] darkemeralds) wrote2012-03-10 12:49 pm

Non-fandom audio: beta listener?

I've begun work on a non-fandom audiobook, and before I get too far into it, I feel I need some opinions other than my own in order to improve.

If you
  • have the time and inclination to listen to a 21-minute file and write me some spot concrit
  • listen to podfic or pro audiobooks enough to know what works and doesn't work for you
  • like non-fiction
  • don't mind material of a spiritual nature
I'd love to get some feedback.

My reading is the intro and first chapter of The Great Field by John James. I'm not authorized to record it and this isn't a "real" recording job, it's just me starting out.

I'm looking for comments on my reading (speed, interpretation, voice quality, language clarity, suitability to the text, etc.) and the recording (editing, sound quality, volume, noise, etc.). My recording setup is amateur, to say the least, but given that constraint, I'm trying for a professional nonfiction audiobook style, so I'm truly looking for improvement.

I've got nothing to offer in exchange except my gratitude, but there would be lots and lots of that!

[personal profile] runcible_spoons 2012-03-10 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm available to make comments. I'm a long time recorded story listener.
Let me know if you'd like to to help you out.
quayle: (mr. nibs)

[personal profile] quayle 2012-03-11 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
I'd be interested in giving it a try. I also listen to quite a lot of podfic and professional audiobooks.