Since I have to blow my own trumpet loud enough for myself so to speak, if I have a book to be recorded into an audio book, then without wasting snooze time debating over who will do it, I will elect to do it myself for various reasons:
- Some lovely people have told me that they like my speaking voice, including my dear Himself who loves my reading to him, except, he is just being smart enough to know which side his bread is buttered on 😉
- It would be cheaper to do so myself, except they are offering free services 🙂
- It will offer me an opportunity to probably go for elocution and voice training for professionalism.
- I would tell my own story better than any of them would.
- I always fancied being a newscaster when I was growing up and I mimicked all the lovely old newscasters that used to decorate our old black and white TV, so it will be my opportunity.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
The Daily Post Voice Work.
Your blog is about to be recorded into an audio-book. If you could choose anyone — from your grandma to Samuel L. Jackson — to narrate your posts, who would it be?
If you have the confidence to do it, then you’re definitely the best person to read your own work. I’d rather have someone else read mine, though…
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I think that I am adventurous and would probably laugh at myself if I bomb 🙂
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You’ll do well! If I’m not mistaken, Oprah started out as journalist/newscaster! I can’t wait to read your book. Will it be available on Amazon?
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Thank you my dear one. Please check my post It’s a love thing. I made a mention of you there.
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Uh oh!!! What have you done? lol…will check it out soon
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You are perfect for the job, Jacqui! Your voice is very clear and melodic 🙂
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You are my very own wonderful prop Judy, thank you 🙂
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I did catch your little video while out on my tablet, and yes you do have a nice voice to read your own stuff for all of us to buy and you be famous 😀 😀
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Thank you my very dear neighbour Sarah 🙂
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Hmmm…that could be really fun. I won an essay contest put on by the local community college once and they interviewed me on their radio station. It was so fun and I was surprised by the sound of me talking and reading my words. I think it’s a marvelous idea!
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See what I am saying. I also feel you would come across very melodious and calming 🙂
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It was fun.:0)
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Do it! An opportunity is never to be passed if it is enhancing your creativity♡
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You talk my language ‘enhancing one’s creativity should always be embraced.’ Thank you 🙂
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Anytime sonething like that presents itself it’s a door opening♡☆
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Enjoyed your post–and what an interesting ponder, not sure who I’d choose
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Thank you for taking the time to read 🙂
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Sure!
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You have a gorgeous voice from what I heard. It would be perfect
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Thank you Diane 🙂
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You do have a good speaking/reading voice so I do recommend you for yourself as well.
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I sure will if ever that time comes 🙂
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