Behind the Mic: Navigating the World of Erotica and Romance Audiobook Narration with Jeremy Bartelt

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Ep 609: Behind the Mic: Navigating the World of Erotica and Romance Audiobook Narration with Jeremy Bartelt. The art of seduction and storytelling are essential to erotic audio.

Guest Bio: Jeremy Bartelt is a Sioux City, Iowa based audio engineer, music/audiobook producer, voice artist, sound designer, and composer. He brings a lifetime of classical music study (bass trombone, piano, voice) to his over 25 years of audio engineering and teaching. Learn more: http://2219sound.com/

Summary:

Join Ruan Willow as she dives deep into the world of audiobooks with special guest Jeremy Bartelt, an accomplished narrator and producer of romance and erotica. Jeremy shares his unique journey from music studios to the realm of audiobooks, revealing the challenges and triumphs of narrating steamy scenes and managing the intricacies of sound production. Discover how he navigates the solitary life of an audiobook narrator, the art of character voice development, and the fascinating dynamics of working with authors to bring their stories to life.
From the technical aspects to the creative process behind narrating intimate scenes, Jeremy opens up about the realities of his craft. He also discusses the importance of understanding the author's vision and the nuances of writing for audiobooks, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring narrators and writers alike.

Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with laughter, insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the audiobook industry!

Timeline:
00:00 - Jeremy Bartelt does narration of audiobooks, romance and erotica
05:34 - He started working in music studios in Chicago and then moved to Minneapolis
10:16 - It takes a long time to edit audio. 
13:53 - Almost every time I narrate for myself or others I find errors
18:35 - It's harder to distinguish personalities in audiobooks
18:56 - How did you approach narrating sex scenes in your audiobooks
23:22 - You have to be everything in an audiobook. Like if you're in a play or a movie or a show
25:23 - I hate accents. Yeah, I Don't like them either
29:07 - People have a strong reaction to audiobooks
33:44 - When you're editing audiobooks, you're being hypersensitive
37:32 - It had to be that scene. Like, it couldn't be something else
44:36 - Some authors cannot afford audiobooks
50:53 - You mentioned getting into character for sex scenes. How does the character do it
52:21 - Do you have a favorite genre that you like to narrate
59:20 - Are you expanding into other areas of your career beyond
01:02:01 - Where do you fall in character development versus do we jump right in
01:06:52 - The music side will never leave me. 
01:08:52 - So if an erotica author wanted to hire you would they find you on acx
01:15:32 - Dialogue tags can be crucial in an audiobook
01:19:39 - Your publisher is Four Horsemen Publications. What particular genres do they publish

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