LibriVox

Well, I mailed my materials (head shots, resume, cover letter) to a talent agency; no idea what my changes are but worth a shot. After a bit of hunting to find volunteer opportunities, I discovered LibriVox.org. LibriVox' goal is to provide audiobook access for free, for all books in the public domain (i.e., where their copyright has expired). The organization relies on volunteer readers who record chapters at home, and has provides step by step instructions on how to record. The website says that many, maybe most, of the volunteers have never done their own recordings, so it seems like a good place for me to learn. Seems like many voiceover auditions, and even nonpaying gigs, require people to record and send in audio files. So my next steps will be to practice taping, editing and saving voiceover exercises; and to find and sign up for specific LibriVox opportunities.

I looked into recording for the blind, but would have to physically go to a studio that's not easy to get to, and the local opportunities focused on technical textbooks. I thought about it carefully, and thought I would want to bail out after a few weeks. So I was excited when I found LibriVox--I can choose the books I want to read (we'll see how extensive the selection is), and I can record at home. Much more sustainable, I think.