My Specialties

Narration

The foundation of any audio story is solid narrative skill.

After 30 years of musical theatre experience, I have developed an innate sense of how to bring stories to life with varied pacing, character work, and attention to even the tiniest details. I’m thrilled to see how your book would sound! 

Character

Growing up on a steady diet of Disney movies inspired my love of voicing characters of all shapes and sizes. Since then, I’ve taken lessons with several professional vocal coaches who have increased my ability to play and develop appropriate voices. Stories that require several distinct characters are my specialty.

Singing

Many children’s stories involve singing sweet little ditties – maybe a song of freedom or a song of remembrance – and I love providing vocalization within a production to add to the listener’s experience. I’m happy to follow the melody as you’ve imagined it or even make one up on the spot!

Music & Sound Effects

Music and sound effects (SFX) provide a special added layer of reality and intrigue to the life of your story. Little ears will tune in immediately with intro music that is tailored to the world you’ve created. Then, finding just the right sfx for various moments helps littles craft the story in their imagination! 

The Process

Step 1: Your Vision

To begin, we’ll set up a call to discuss your book and the details of what you’ve envisioned for your audio. Here, we’ll define what kind of emotional feel, pacing, and character range you need.

However, if you’re short on time and want the audio as soon as possible, we can skip this step – you can send a section of your script and I’ll send a rough-draft audition off the cuff!

Step 2: The Audition

I will record and send an audition from a section of your book to make sure my voice is what you’ve envisioned for your story.

If it’s just right, HOORAY! We’ll move on to Step 3.
If not, I’ll gladly take your direction and try again!

Step 3: WIP - Narration & Characters

Once we get the pacing and voicing the way you want it, I will record the rest of the book. I’ll send you the full recording and make sure the narration and character voices sound the way you want them. If there are any errors on my end or things to clean up, I’ll do that during this phase.

Step 4: WIP - Music & SFX

When the narration and character work is finished, I’ll move on to choosing and integrating any music or sound effects we’ve discussed to flesh out the story and make it come to life all the more!

Step 5: Delivery

Whoo hoo! We’ve created an audiobook together and it’s all yours! And now that all the audio has been finalized, I will send you files as directed for your platform of choice (Audible, ACX, personal website, etc).

FAQ

What all will I receive with my purchase?

Of course, it’s important to know what’s included. You will receive:
+ Thorough communication and audio files throughout the process to ensure your audiobook sounds just the way you want it to!
+ Mp3 or wav audio files of your book (other formats may be available)
+ Files mastered and formatted to ACX/Audible standards
+ Separated files as needed (e.g. – Intro, Dedication, Chapter 1, Outro)
+ Unlimited revisions based on any script-based errors I may make
+ Up to 2 revisions of minor sections (10% or less) based on author rewrites, etc.
+ Music/SFX as outlined in pricing guide as add-on services

What happens if I change my script and I want the audiobook updated?

I understand the process to get everything exactly the way you want it to be can take time, and I’m happy to make changes. I include up to 2 revisions of minor sections (10% or less of the full project) based on author rewrites during the process. After finalized files have been delivered, there will be a small fee for additional changes to the project.

Do you give discounts on your standard rates for series, return clients, etc.?

Absolutely! I love working with good clients again and again! Series, long-term projects, returning clients and the like may receive a discount to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

How is payment handled?

Currently, I work with PayPal, Venmo, and Square. If none of those work well for you, we can discuss this further during a discovery call.

I think I like your voice, but what if I’m not sure it’s perfect for my book?

Please be assured, I want to make sure my voice fits your book and vision perfectly. This is your baby, and it needs to be the best it can be! As stated in the process section above, I will send you samples of short sections early on and we can go back and forth with direction until we land on a sound you love. And if you find my voice isn’t quite right for your project in those early stages, no hard feelings! I’ll even help direct you to some friends of mine who might be a better fit!

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Happy Customers

Wow! Wow! Wow! Natalie shows such heart for her craft!! She took time to develop the voices of four different witch characters for my children’s book. She is very diverse in her approach and easily incorporates the right inflection in her voice that fits with the complex emotions of multiple characters. She even proved she can sing on the spot because the characters started to sing in the story, and she invented her own melody to capture their humor. When the story needed a tiny tweaking she jumped right in and adopted suggestions to make the improvements. She is not afraid to hear how she can improve her story telling. In the end, her dedication and enthusiasm should be rated with 10 stars, two thumbs up, and a neon sign that reads, “HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS NARRATOR!” but don’t take it from me, instead listen to Natalie read!
L.D. Burr, Author

Natalie has a beautiful voice and does a wonderful job narrating my animated kids’ videos. She is professional and a pleasure to work with. Natalie’s work never disappoints!
Lori Schneider, Producer

I was totally impressed with this service. Although we are on opposite sides of the globe it all went exceptionally well, excellent communication. Natalie does this professionally and with heart. She is a great voice-over specialist. I am grateful I found her. Lovely person to deal with.
Kristy K, Author

Natalie was an absolute joy to work with! She was so personal and friendly, it felt like I had known her for years, like chatting with a close friend. She did a fantastic job on the project and was incredibly kind, professional, and easy to collaborate with. I truly appreciated her warmth and creativity. Highly recommend working with her!
Crystal Moyer, Author

Natalie truly shines in her voice-over work with impeccable attention to detail and professional sound quality. Her deep understanding of project needs, paired with quick responsiveness and timely delivery, makes collaborating with her a seamless experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Nadine Nana Tangpi, Author

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