Self-narration tips for authors
Authors know their book better than anyone, and many narrate it themselves. A free sample edit of your first chapter shows early whether your setup is good enough.
Prepare the space
Record in a small, quiet, soft-furnished room. Switch off fans and fridges, and record thirty seconds of silence in each session for room tone.
Stay consistent
Keep the same microphone distance, gain and time of day. Note your settings so every session matches the first.
Protect your voice
Record in sessions of about an hour, drink water and stop when you sound tired. Mark mistakes with a click or clap so the editor can find them quickly.