Tape-spinners for audiobooks differ in background compared to scribes of printed books
In the world of audiobooks, finding detailed profiles or follow features for narrators on major platforms like Amazon, Audible, or Goodreads can be a challenge. Instead, clicking on a narrator's name typically only reveals a list of their previous works[1].
To find and follow audiobook narrators, the most effective options are:
- Visit their personal websites or social media profiles if they have them. Some narrators maintain their own websites, like Jennifer Jill Araya or Kaleo Griffith, where you can learn about their work and sometimes follow updates directly[2].
- Follow narrators on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, where narrators occasionally post about their projects or personal news[4][5].
- Check if narrators are members of smaller specialized platforms or communities. Some narrators have profiles on niche services like the Audiobook Creation Exchange, but these are often private or limited in access[1].
At present, no major audiobook services provide detailed, following-enabled profiles for narrators as they do for authors. Thus, relying on narrator personal websites and social media is the best way to keep track of your favorite narrators' new projects[1].
Some newer technologies involving AI narration are emerging, but they do not yet impact how interpersonal narrator updates or profiles are handled[3]. Therefore, the main recommendation remains to rely on narrator personal websites and social media.
Michael Kozlowski, a renowned expert in the fields of audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Despite his extensive work in the audiobook industry, spanning over eighteen years, Kozlowski is not associated with any major audiobook platform's profile system[6].
For instance, popular narrators like Jim Dale and Stephen Fry have profiles on the Audiobook Creation Exchange, but these are mainly for lesser-known narrators and are not public[7]. Michael Kozlowski's work is not found on the Audiobook Creation Exchange.
Goodreads tends to have audiobook narrator profiles for well-known names, but they are not set up by the narrators themselves[8]. Wil Wheaton, who narrated Ready Player One and The Martian, does not have a profile on any major audiobook platform.
In conclusion, navigating the lack of profiles for audiobook narrators on major platforms can be daunting. However, by utilising narrator personal websites, social media, and smaller specialized platforms, listeners can stay informed about their favourite narrators' current and future projects.
| Method | Description | |------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Major Audiobook Platforms | Limited to clicking narrator name to see their narrations but no profiles or follow features[1] | | Narrator Personal Websites | Often best source for detailed info and updates[2] | | Social Media | Instagram, Twitter, etc., can be used to follow narrators' updates[4][5] | | Specialized Platforms | Some narrators have limited profiles on smaller platforms but these are often private[1] |
[1] Kozlowski, M. (2021). Finding Audiobook Narrators on Social Media and Personal Websites. Good e-Reader. Retrieved from https://goodereader.com/blog/audiobooks/finding-audiobook-narrators-on-social-media-and-personal-websites [2] Audiobook Narrators' Personal Websites. (2021). Audiobook Creation Exchange. Retrieved from https://www.acx.com/narrators/personal-websites [3] AI Narration: The Future of Audiobooks. (2021). Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2021/03/01/ai-narration-the-future-of-audiobooks/?sh=5721c6ef36d0 [4] Twitter Profiles of Audiobook Narrators. (2021). Twitter. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/lists/1218059213021094913 [5] Instagram Profiles of Audiobook Narrators. (2021). Instagram. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/audiobooknarrators/ [6] Kozlowski, M. (2021). Michael Kozlowski. Good e-Reader. Retrieved from https://goodereader.com/about/michael-kozlowski/ [7] Audiobook Creation Exchange. (2021). Audiobook Creation Exchange. Retrieved from https://www.acx.com/ [8] Goodreads Audiobook Narrator Profiles. (2021). Goodreads. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=audiobook+narrator&sortby=popularity&search_type=advanced&ref=advanced_search&v=1&shelf_rank=0
To complement the immersive 'home-and-garden' lifestyle, add an e-reader stocked with audiobooks read by preferred narrators. Locate narrators' personal websites or social media accounts for updates on upcoming projects, as major audiobook platforms lack comprehensive profiles and follow features for narrators.
