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Audible Episode #86 Liza Jacob – Audiobook Narration, Auditions & Indie Author Insights
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with audiobook narrator Liza Jacob to explore the art, craft, and business of bringing stories to life through audio.
Liza shares her journey from graphic design and illustration into audiobook narration, landing her first six-book series before she even had a home studio, and the acting and narration training that helped shape her career. Michelle and Liza discuss how audiobook performance has evolved, the importance of microphone technique and audio quality, and how Liza develops authentic accents by studying native speakers and working with dialect coaches.
The conversation also offers valuable advice for indie authors looking to produce audiobooks. They cover the audition process, what authors should include in casting notes, common misconceptions about working with narrators, and what to listen for when reviewing auditions. Liza also explains audiobook pricing models, including royalty share and per-finished-hour contracts, shares her thoughts on AI narration, and discusses when authors might consider narrating their own work.
🎧 Whether you're an audiobook listener, a narrator, or an author considering audio for the first time, this episode is packed with practical insights into one of publishing's fastest-growing formats.
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ABOUT LIZA JACOB:
Liza Jacob is a seasoned, sharp, and spectacularly listenable audiobook narrator. Liza brings a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes an audiobook work—from performance choices to production standards. Listeners walk away with a sharper ear, smarter expectations, and fewer expensive mistakes. Equal parts craft and candor.
With 30+ titles under her belt and over 10 accents mastered, she brings cozy mysteries, romance, and fantasy to life with a voice that’s as dependable as it is delightful. (Get ready — your listeners won’t just hear the story… they’ll feel it.)
WHERE TO FIND HER:
Audiobook Narrator
Liza Jacob is a seasoned, sharp, and spectacularly listenable audiobook narrator. Liza brings a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes an audiobook work—from performance choices to production standards. Listeners walk away with a sharper ear, smarter expectations, and fewer expensive mistakes. Equal parts craft and candor.
With 30+ titles under her belt and over 10 accents mastered, she brings cozy mysteries, romance, and fantasy to life with a voice that’s as dependable as it is delightful. (Get ready — your listeners won’t just hear the story… they’ll feel it.)
