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Your Book Your Voice
Your voice is your legacy. The Your Book Your Voice Podcast not only shares practical audiobook techniques but dives deep into confidence-building, mindset shifts, and breaking through the barriers that hold authors back from narrating their own audiobooks. With over 30+ years experience in the entertainment industry as a voice-over artist and audio editor, host Robert A. Lane provides expert tips, showcases authors and industry guests, and offers real-world advice on what it truly takes to…
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Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Bestselling Author Ksenia Merck
Ksenia Merck has achieved an incredible accomplishment by narrating not one, not two, but THREE audiobooks! What makes her narration so special is that these…
Your Book Your VoiceDo You Like Your Spaghetti On The Wall?
Are you a pasta person? Do you like spaghetti? How do you like it served? And I'm sure you're asking yourself "What does this have to do with narrating my…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author & Publisher Koz Mraz
Koz Mraz is not only an author of a multitude of nonfiction and fiction books, he is a "moto-journalist." A "moto-jounrnalist" you may ask?? Well, Koz has some…
Your Book Your VoiceThe Brown Paper Bag Story
What does my brown paper bag story have to do with narrating your own audiobook?? Oh…you'll be surprised! Join the podcast and find out…you won't regret it…
Your Book Your VoiceToo Long Or Not Long Enough?
Do you think your book is too long to turn into an audiobook? Do you think your book is not long enough to turn into an audiobook? Join me as I dive into these…
Your Book Your VoiceDisassemble Your Author Brand? Do this...
Disassemble my author brand? Why would I do that?! Great question! But unfortunately some authors do this to themselves unknowingly. In this episode of the…
Your Book Your VoiceLet's Get To The Heart Of The Matter
What does getting to the heart of the matter mean to you as an author? It's not just about your actual content or story that you wrote about and narrated about…
Your Book Your VoiceTraditional or Self-Publishing?
There are pros and cons with both traditional and self-publishing options for authors. Do you know what really works best for you and your author brand? How do…
Your Book Your VoiceYour Voice Is Not Just Narration
One of the great things about being an author is that your unique personality is in your written word. That is your voice. When it comes to turning your book…
Your Book Your VoiceNonfiction & Fiction Narration
Should you narrate your own nonfiction book? Should you narrate uyour own fiction book? On this episode I'll be going over the pros and cons of narrating your…
Your Book Your VoiceConfidence and Belief
Having confidence and belief in yourself is something that a lot of people are uncomfortable talking about, especially authors. This really comes into play…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Tips You May Not Know
Recording your own audiobook seems pretty straightforward. But there are some things you can do that you may not be aware. In this episode I will share with…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Warm-Ups
Remember…the best person to narrate your audiobook is YOU! And to help you with the process of recording a great narration, today's episode is focused on tools…
Your Book Your VoiceEveryone Has A Story To Tell
I will go out on a limb and say that everyone has the potential to write a book and record their own audiobook. The beauty of life is experiences and a lot of…
Your Book Your VoiceTime To Record...But Do I Have Time?
Many authors think that the old Rolling Stones song "Time Is On My Side" doesn't apply to them. Not true. In this episode I will show you the process to…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Narration: The Sound Designer's Secret
Narrating your own audiobook is one of the best ways to market your book and preserve your author brand. Having worked over 30+ years in the entertainment…
Your Book Your VoiceIt's Not About Performance
There is an underlying misconception that an audiobook has to be perfect, like a well-crafted performance. Some author's I work with tell me they have to…
Your Book Your VoiceYou Are The Brand!
Over the last few years there has been a shift in marketing and how you and your products are perceived, especially for all you creatives. What is that shift?…
Your Book Your VoiceYou Are The Winner Of The Voice!
Ever sing in the shower and you said to yourself "Man, I sound good. I can be on The Voice!" Well, even though you may think you don't have a shot to compete…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Narration Must-Haves
All nonfiction authors need to narrate their own audiobook. Even fiction authors should do the same. But to do a great audiobook narration, you need some…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author & Shamanic Healer Amalia Camateros
Ever wondered what a shamanic healer really is and what they actually do? Excited to have in studio author and Shamanic Healer Amalia Camateros! Her journey as…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author & Entrepreneur Sherry Kelly
This episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast is a great one, especially for all you authors! My special guest Sherry Kelly is a true entrepreneur…both as…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author Rose Weintraub
Thrilled to have another great author in studio for this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast! Rose Weintraub has written many articles related to her…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Nancy Oelklaus - Author-Educator-Coach
Join me for an awesome LIVE Your Book Your Voice Podcast with my special guest Nancy Oelklaus! Nancy will be sharing about her career as an educator, teacher…
Your Book Your VoiceRobert's Infamous Catch Phrases
Throughout my career I've come up with as well as used various catch phrases as part of my business model because they keep me aligned and focused. A lot of my…
Your Book Your VoiceHome Recording Or Professional Studio?
Your audiobook needs to be top notch as it represents your author brand so you never want to cut corners. This brings us to the question… Which is…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Vanity Misconceptions
There are several misconceptions authors have about audiobooks and the audiobook world. One aspect deals with vanity and this comes in different forms. This…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author & World Traveler Genevieve Marshall
My very special in-studio guest is bestselling author and world traveler Genevieve Marshall. Genevieve has traveled the world and published an amazing travel…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook ROI
Is there a return on your invenstment of turning your book into an audiobook? Yes there is…and on today's episode I'll go over the obvious and not so obvious…
Your Book Your VoiceCheap But Effective Audiobook Marketing Hacks
Marketing…you love it or hate it or love to hate it. The point is that it is absolutely necessary, especially when you release your new audiobook. In this…
Your Book Your VoiceBest Audiobook Platforms
There are a ton of platforms that you can have your audiobook published on. But which ones are the best? Join me for an in-depth discussion on this episode of…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Mental Game
The Audiobook Mental Game is more than just deciding whether you want to turn your published book into an audiobook. The real mental game happens when you want…
Your Book Your VoiceThe Audiobook Redemption
Just like in The Shawshank Redemption, there is The Audiobook Redemption. In the audiobook world redemption ties into believing in yourself and having the…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Bestselling Author Ksenia Merck...Welcome Back!
Excited to not only have Ksenia Merck back on the podcast, but to have her live in studio! Ksenia is back to talk about the second book she narrated as an…
Your Book Your VoiceAI vs. Narrator vs. Self-Narration
Let's get down to the nitty gritty about which is best for your audiobook. AI? A professional narrator? Narrating your own audiobook? I'll be going over the…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author - Shamanic Healer Anthony J. Rodriguez aka Walking Crow
Anthony J. Rodriguez aka Walking Crow has published his second book Evolution: Pathway To Embodiment, a great follow up to his critically accplaimed book…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author - Comedian - Podcaster Jeanne "Bean" Murdock
Jeanne "Bean" Murdock is not only an accomplished author who has published fifteen books, she has also written five autobiographies for other authors. Jeanne…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest Author: Ksenia Merck
Ksenia Merck is not only a great author, but she has embarked on a project that exudes a level of love and commitment rarely seen! Ksenia is taking the books…
Your Book Your VoiceWhere's Your Audiobook Emotion?
I think we all have heard them…audiobooks that keep you on the edge of your seat and audiobooks that are mediocre monotone disasters that make "Bueller?…
Your Book Your VoiceWhat Are You Afraid Of?
There are a lot of fears that are keeping you from narrating you own audiobook. Some fears stem from lack of self confidence in your voice. Other fears may…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Confidence
I was at a book fair recently and talked with a lot of authors who were thinking about turning their books into audiobooks. I heard a lot of different excuses…
Your Book Your VoiceIs Your Audiobook On Your Goals List?
Whenever people make resolutions, they always tend to be not honored or broken. I believe you should make goals and a viable marketing plan as opposed to…
Your Book Your VoiceYour Voice, Your Audiobook
Episode 100 of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast…a landmark achievement! But that pales in comparison to the landmark achievement you, as an author reach when…
Your Book Your VoiceShow Me The Money!
I hear authors say there's little to no money made in selling your audiobook. I beg to differ. In this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll go over…
Your Book Your Voice"Buy" Or "Bye" - How To Attract Audiobook Sales
Having an audiobook, especially one that is narrated by you, the author is a great asset. There are many reasons why you should have your book turned into an…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Narration Mistakes & How To Fix Them
The best, most qualified person to narrate your audiobook is YOU! You have what it takes to do a great narration of your own audiobook and in this episode of…
Your Book Your VoiceYour Voice Shapes Your Brand
When most people think about branding their business or product, they only think about the visual aspects. As an author brand, it goes beyond your color…
Your Book Your VoiceThe Grass IS Greener!
The grass is greener on the other side…and on your side too! Audiobook marketing is the topic for this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast. Let's dive…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Crucial Next Step
Home recording studio setup…check! Did a great audiobook narration…definitely! Now what?? When it comes to creating an awesome audiobook, it doesn't stop with…
Your Book Your VoiceMissed Opportunities
When opportunity knocks…..did you answer the door? Not having an audiobook does open the door… To missed opportunities! Let's talk about the great…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Confidence
There are many reasons…or excuses that authors say in regards to not narrating their own audiobooks. What it really boils down to is confidence…or lack of, in…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobooks...The Big Why
Why turn your book into an audiobook? Why narrate your own audiobook? There are a lot of reasons why but there is one "why" that is the most important. I'll…
Your Book Your VoiceTime Is On My Side...Said No Author Ever!
How many times have you heard someone say… "I'm writing a book and then turning it into an audiobook!" "Really? When will it be published?" 'Well, I've been…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Songwriter - Musician - Author Manny Freiser
What is it like to live the rock 'n' roll dream?? Join me LIVE as my very special guest is Manny Freiser, an accomplished singer-songwriter and author who just…
Your Book Your VoiceI Sound Like That?!
Do you love your voice? Many people say they don't like how they sound. Is your distaste for your own voice keeping you from narrating your own audiobook? This…
Your Book Your VoiceYour Audiobook Deserves VIP Treatment!
You deserve VIP treatment and so does your audiobook. There are many moving parts to properly create a compelling audiobook and you don't need to ever feel…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook...And Beyond!
Writing and publishing a book is more than a one-and-done process. Your author brand is the foundation of an entire ecosystem that could grow your audience and…
Your Book Your VoiceSpecial Guest: Author & Entrepreneur Robert Gaines
Ready to be inspired? Ready to take your author brand to the next level? My special guest on the Your Book Your Voice Podcast is author and entrepreneur Robert…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Psychology
Why do some people remember every detail of an audiobook but can't recall what they just had for breakfast? What is the retention and comprehension level of…
Your Book Your VoiceAudiobook Editing Essentials
One important aspect of creating your own audiobook is the audio post production and editing work, which is essential. On this edition of the Your Book Your…