Learn from an award-winning audiobook narrator with over 350 titles to her name—and 4 Audie Awards and 8 Earphone Awards to prove it!

Get a live "Read vs. Told" demonstration plus a complete breakdown of the audiobook workflow you can start using in your very next audition!

The audiobook industry is booming, and that growth is opening real opportunities for actors, voice artists, and storytellers alike!

Here's the exciting part most people don't realize until they try it: narrating an audiobook is a genuine form of acting, one that rewards preparation, vocal technique, character work, and an understanding of how a production comes together. Whether you're expanding an acting career or stepping into voiceover for the first time, this is a growing field with real room for you to build something — and this exclusive Stage 32 webinar hands you the fundamentals to get there!

Great narrators aren't born knowing how to hold vocal consistency across hours of recording, build a character that holds up across an entire book, or meet what publishers and directors are looking for. These are learnable skills — and they're exactly what separates a working professional from a hobbyist, and exactly what this webinar teaches.

You'll learn directly from Khristine Hvam, an award-winning audiobook narrator, producer, director, and voiceover actress whose work spans TV and radio commercials, video games, animated series, and more than 350 audiobook titles. Khristine has earned four Audio Publishers Association Audie Awards and eight AudioFile Magazine Earphone Awards, and she's a proud member of SAG-AFTRA. Her career sits at the intersection of performance and production, so she's teaching you what works from every seat in the room — including the director's chair.

Discover what truly separates narration from simple reading, walk through the full industry workflow from casting to final delivery, and learn how to prep a manuscript before you ever step into the booth. You'll dig into building three-dimensional characters, using accents effectively, and mastering session techniques like punch-and-roll. By the end, you'll have a clear, practical roadmap for launching your audiobook career — and the confidence to take your first steps into this exciting industry!

What Makes Audiobook Narration Different

• Why audiobook narration is storytelling through performance
• The difference between reading a book and telling a story
• How to get out of your own way and deliver a more authentic performance
• A live "Read vs. Told" demonstration

Understanding the Audiobook Process

• What the complete audiobook workflow looks like
• How audiobook casting works
• Who you'll work with throughout the process
• Understanding the role of the director
• From audition to final delivery—and getting paid

Preparing for Success Before You Record

• How to prepare before stepping into the booth
• The materials and tools you'll need
• Breaking down your manuscript
• Asking the "Who, Where, What, and How" for every scene and character

Building Memorable Characters

• The foundation of character development
• Creating believable, three-dimensional characters
• Building a character roster before recording
• Using vocal layers to distinguish each character
• How to remember character voices throughout an entire book
• Combining character foundation, vocal choices, and author direction into a cohesive performance

Using Accents Effectively

• Why accent work is important in audiobook narration
• Deciding when an accent supports the story
• Resources for improving your dialect work, including AccentHelp.com
• Listening to professional examples and identifying what works

Inside the Recording Booth

• What to expect during a recording session
• Understanding Punch and Roll recording
• Making corrections and pickups efficiently
• Professional tips for delivering a polished final performance

Launching Your Audiobook Career

• What happens after recording is complete
• Delivering your final audiobook
• Understanding the business side of audiobook narration
• Building the foundation for future opportunities

• Actors of all levels who want to break into voiceover and expand their career into the growing audiobook industry
• Voice artists of all levels who want to sharpen their narration skills and understand what separates hobbyists from working professionals
• Storytellers of all levels who want to learn how to bring characters to life through vocal performance
• Narrators of all levels who want to understand the complete audiobook workflow, from audition to final delivery and getting paid