Mastering the Art of Audiobook Narration with Nancy Linari

Taught by Top VO Talent Nancy Linari

If you want to become a confident storyteller, elevate your craft, and work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of voiceover, this class will give you the foundation, tools, and insight you need. Get ready to work!

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ALL LEVELS! Class size limited to 10 

💰 Cost: $495
📅 When: Wednesdays February 4, 11, 18, 25
⏱️ Length: 4 weeks - 6-8:30pm PST

The Art of Audiobook Narration with Nancy Linari

Join award-winning narrator and acclaimed character actress Nancy Linari for a deep-dive into the craft, technique, and business of professional audiobook narration. This class gives you everything you need to thrive in long-form storytelling—from preparation to performance to workflow.

What You’ll Learn

Audiobook Foundations & Performance

• Understand what makes audiobook narration unique—and why acting, truth, and storytelling matter more than ever.

• Learn the performance techniques used by top narrators: pacing, breath control, emotional throughlines, scene-building, and honoring the author’s voice.

• Explore multiple genres including fiction, suspense, YA/teen, women’s literature, literary fiction, memoirs, comedy, self-help, and business.

• Learn how to differentiate characters clearly and consistently without going “over the top.”

• Understand stamina, vocal care, and how to maintain performance continuity over days or weeks of recording.

Prepping & Breaking Down the Book

• How professionals prepare: marking the script, identifying beats, tracking character arcs, and labeling chapters.

• Creating character lists, vocal choices, and continuity notes.

• How to navigate PDFs and the annotation tools audiobook narrators depend on.

• Understanding author intent—and how to bring the text to life while staying invisible in the storytelling.

Recording Techniques & Studio Workflow

• Punch-and-roll vs. straight record: when to use each, and how to master them.

• Technical requirements for audiobook delivery—editing, proofing, pickups, and file formatting.

• How to structure long-form sessions for quality, endurance, and efficiency.

• Building a home setup for audiobook work and avoiding common technical mistakes.

Industry, Business & Career Path

• Overview of the audiobook world: publishers, production houses, ACX, APA, and the annual APAC conference.

• How casting works in the audiobook industry—and what producers listen for.

• How to submit, what to include in your samples, and how to position yourself for more opportunities.

• Understanding contracts, deadlines, workflow management, and long-form professional etiquette.

About Your Instructor: Nancy Linari

Nancy Linari is an award-winning audiobook narrator known for her expansive range, emotional intelligence, and nuanced storytelling. She has earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, beginning with her very first recorded title, Fragile by Lisa Unger.

Her narration of Katherine Applegate’s Wishtree was honored with Audible’s Best of the Year, celebrated for its warmth, wit, and rich character work.

A trained improviser from Chicago’s legendary Second City, Nancy brings decades of experience across theater, animation, film, television, and video games.
She’s known globally as Aunt May in Insomniac’s hit Marvel’s Spider-Man series and as a beloved character actress with roles in The Social Network, Disney XD’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, and more.

Nancy has voiced dozens of audiobooks across genres, bringing her witty, sophisticated, character-driven approach to every story. She loves a good book, loves playing all the parts, and—best of all—never has to share a dressing room.

Why This Class?

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a narrator who has mastered the art and built a long, successful, critically acclaimed career.

Work with a master—and become your own Voice Master!