So helpful! I’m 75 years old. 55 years ago I was a voice actor for 2 radio stations doing their commercials and PSA’s. Would love to get back into the work!!!😊❤
I've always dreamed of acting on film, but won't compromise my convictions to get in! I've been open to voice over, and this looks like it could be fun. Best wishes, I hope it works out and you thrive once again! :)
I have been working with ACX since 2015. It is not easy. It’s not a side hustle. It’s pretty much a job. Although, you can do it part time. ACX is an Amazon company. Meaning Amazon owns ACX. You get paid (let’s say) $100 per finished hour. However, you can put 5-6 hours of work into that ONE finished hour. So, if the book you choose to do is 10 hours long and it pays $100 PFH, you get $1000 for around 50-60 hours of work. This is why ACX gives narrators/producers 3-6 months to complete an audiobook. So, at the end of all those months, you’ll get $1000. Your equipment is very important…and I love you girl…but that microphone will get an audiobook rejected. ACX will reject books that are not of good quality. You can create an affordable recording space, but you still have to invest in yourself, because you will be going up against other narrators with better microphones and experience. I actually have videos on my channel about voiceover, narration and singing. I talk about getting affordable equipment and what it takes to be successful as a narrator/voice actor. Working with ACX can be great. You just have to know what you’re doing. 😊
THANK YOU FOR THIS COMMENT. I look for these type of comments on all her videos bc I swear I will go down a rabbit hole for hours researching a money making ideas just to be like "nope" in the end. This got me to nope in 3 minutes. Thanks
Great comment. A friend of mine does this. He’s a singer but medical issues have hindered that. But he has an entire setup in his home just for recording the audio books including mics and soundproofing. And yes, it takes him a few weeks to complete one book.
Ha ha… i actually did my Unshackling entry video in the closet and didn’t even think about the sound quality. You just gave me an idea to turn one of my closets in my home into a studio for my RU-vid Channel! You are such a plug!
I found your channel yesterday and I just wanted to come here to say how much I love your aura and energy. You are a gorgeous human, inside and out, and I so so appreciate the vibes you are putting out into the world.
You have a way of doing your videos that are so amazing. It makes me want to get up and do. I love the way that you walk us through the process too. Most people don’t do that and that’s where you shine so brightly. Stepping out can be so intimidating and you make it feel like it’s no big deal. I’m sure I am talking for many of us beginners who want to do something, but need that push that says, you can do it. Thanks for that subtle push. We appreciate all the help that you give us. May God bless you more and more as you take the time to help others
@@---cv7yy Hello my account has been terminated from kdp how do I go about getting my account back? I only been at it for 2 weeks I’ve posted about 6 journals and I had about 11 more I was about to post I am so discouraged right now😢 I sent them multiple emails apologizing and they keep telling me I have violated the rules on 2 books that was anime and I guess it’s unforgivable! I told everyone I know to go online and purchase a book and it’s so embarrassing that they are about to pull all of my work down so can you please tell me what else I can do?
This is great. I am a new author so not only was this helpful for me from that standpoint of forward thinking, but I can earn some money with what you’ve shown here. Thank you Queen! 😊
She's an author meaning she has a book she makes money off but not from acx maybe from amazon and other platforms but she can make additional money by narrating her own books@@victory630
My sister-in-law told me about this video, so I decided to check it out. I've been told many times that my accent could be good for voice acting. I also love to read. But since this is new to me, I'll be experimenting on some of my fan fiction before taking the plunge. Thank you for this video! It sounds like a great idea!
Love it ✨️As a digital nomad + part-time vanlifer, this is exactly why I live in an RV 🏕 So much easier to save, invest, and happily live a fulfilling + minimal life !! Thanks 😊
Thank you so much Monique. I signed up and sent in my first couple of auditions already. I'm looking forward to getting started and learning lots of new things from the books and from recording, uploading, editing, etc.
Did you have to buy eguipment?.....cause it ain't easy as it sounds.....because to edit and record..ACX university was teaching that the best way to record and edit and so forth, was to have a closed room sound proof and all these expensive equipment...that's the part she leaves out...I love her videos though
@@delilah8901 , I didn't buy equipment yet. Thankfully my building and neighborhood isn't too noisy so I recorded my auditions via Voice memos during quiet parts of the day and used Apple Music to convert them to MP3's for upload. If I receive offers then I'll purchase a microphone for voice overs and podcasts (I already have it in my cart - but I thought why rush to pickup if I haven't gotten engaged on a project yet.) I do think ACX university is going to tell you the best way to get the highest quality and you should go with that. I'm just working with what I have for now to see if there is interest before I go buy equipment. I do listen to my auditions via headphones and try to hone in for background noise before I upload. If I have background noise, I re-record. So my way does require more time than just one read and upload.
I appreciate you responding back...was just asking because I did check out ACX university and I thought it was amazing...they also tell you..a sound proof room and the equipment they tell you to buy, is best.. anyway you learn alot...I kinda get the buisness a lil bit...since I was a young girl I've always wanted to be an actress and do voice overs...I would have my dolls in front of me and I'd get into character...I had my portfolio and go to auditions in Manhattan 😄...unfortunately my life took a left turn..but it's okay....I'll keep trying
@@colescreditrepair1 I haven't been selected yet. I submitted auditions last week. I think the best way to have a sense of what it will be like, is to audition and see what your process is.
I've always wanted to do something like this! I've worked a long time as a radio host and I miss using my voice for narration now that I'm stuck home. Thanks for the information!
I highly recommend y'all go through the comments session before you try this ... cause there are reviews that will save you the time and see the reality
Wow Monique! You never fail to deliver!! I love the fact I get to go into my closet and have some time to myself to work! 😄Don't get me wrong, I very much love my family and spending time with them. But I am a full-time home nana since my grandson was born in 2018 to my single daughter. They both live with me and my grandson is on the autism spectrum. He is my 4 year old little comedian. He is a hoot and he keeps me laughing. But he also tries my patience daily. A break to go into my closet sounds amazing! 😄Thank you!
Thanks, beautiful, because what you just offered for free, those other ppl are charging for it. And you KNOW they're making at LEAST as much as you're making, yet you're not charging for it. So I just subscribed and I really appreciate you and what you're doing.
Hello Everyone I am trying this out currently I just sent 4 audition yesterday I sent 1 which took me a few hours because I had to stop and re-record and all of those things today was a bit less challenging and I was able to push out 3 auditions it took me 3hrs make sure if it’s your first time to not do the auditions that want you to read the entire chapter that will send you for a loop your first time I managed to push out 3 by only doing the auditions that were 1-3 paragraphs I will post again once I get booked I’m really praying to make this a good stream of income ❤ Thank you for posting Mrs Hinton
Good morning beautiful lady I am so excited to see your video I am following you as of today!!!! I'm so ready to learn all about voiceover ty for sharing this, I will be happy to get started on this, my experience on voice work, comes from always being selected to do that message that you get when you call your doctor's office and give the information on the medical office and making the menu etc I don't mind the recording I got used to making sure I got it done without any background noises and minimum errors. So I am available to begin ASAP so thankful for your help with kindness It's good to hear from you and have a great day, Sincerely, Liz💙💚💙💚💙💯💯💯🌺🌺🌺🙏
Go Monique! Once again you have added to furthering checking off ways of getting $$$ to get extra $$$ towards my kids college savings. So greatly appreciated.
Monique, I nicknamed you The MM Queen, ( the MM is for MONEY MAKING) I love all of your videos. your delivery is easy to understand and instructions are easy to follow. Monique for president!
THX for this Info. Ppl are saying how Hard it can be BUT it's definitely worth a try. I have done smthn similar to this right in a 2bdrm Aptmt. in the CLOSET. It's just like any other job there is competition. & it is work. don't allow these negative comments discourage U. GO 4 IT
This was my first time watching your video and you were so informative, and detailed you showed every step of the process as well as giving product info to order the tools we need . You’re awesome! Thank you.
Girl 🎉 glad I found you. Such a joy to watch you during the strong tropical rain (which hits the roof) on Koh Phangan island in Thailand. Lots of details that I consider as a perfect youtube channel, without water. 🙏🏽Great job. I will be listening more of you. Good luck
Love your video, so happy that I found you. I have been searching for a remote job for some time now. "ACX" is exactly what I am able to do, I have always had personality when I read and started reading before, I was in kinder. Now that I am on the other side with age, unfortunately I have Arthritis in my hands. Very painful. Thank you, Monique
Thank you so much!!! I have no clue how I stumbled across this but yknow what- ima take the blessing. I think this may be a fun thing for me to get into, and also make some side money as a student!
It’s important to look up the equipment that is needed. You also need a studio set up room which must be quiet and fairly sound proof from cars,birds,kids,air conditioner sounds etc. just fyi.
Thank you for sharing this opportunity! I've been wanting to get into dialogue-work and this appears to be an less daunting way to get a foot into the door for experience.
Amazing Amazing! Thank you Monique for sharing and believe me, everything will be multiplied back to you in many ways than you can even fathom!! Love love you!
just to be clear for folks......per finished hour.....so the amount of work you do is actually more.....for example a three hour long book will actually take you 6-8 or more hours to narrate/produce. you have to take into consideration stopping for mistakes etc then editing etc so really that 3 hour book pays $300 to narrate ( $100 per finished hour) which divided up by working hours varies from $50-$25 or less. still awesome but just have to have the full picture.
I took a voice-over course (in-person), and boy, let me tell you. It was hard work. Think of the professional on-screen actors doing the voice-overs for animation films. That’s quality, cream of the crop work. We had to do voice exercises, as well as physical body exercises. Singing, dancing, movement, accents, reading off scripts, working/speaking with others, practice commercials, learn how to be in a studio, etc... Some students dropped out like me because we didn’t have the time (working full time, too). Creating your own mini-studio in your closet with your computer would suffice, but that’s up to you. Some people would rent a studio out. Also, I didn’t have a male or female voice, mine was categorized as neutral by the coach, which is always in high demand in the voiceover industry. Who knows, maybe one day I will go back. I’m that type of a creative person. Maybe even apply for a radio station, or create your own internet radio station. The opportunities are endless.
I imagine with all the time it takes to complete one hour you'd be putting in about 3-4 hours of redoing parts, taking breaks, editing the audio etc... I do have a vocal booth (it was literally built into the house before I bought it) and I have a super nice mic...Hmmm I might give this a try!
Hey Monique. I heard about this a while back. And for whatever didn’t do it. I’m gonna sign up this week & let you know about the experience. Preciate you much SISTAH!!!
I just started listening to you this is my second video watching you.. You are so beautiful and pleasant. Your spirit permeates a very sweet aura. I appreciate the fact that you enjoy teaching people how to do this and you don't take long getting to the point.
I’m only like a minute and a half in and you better be sure I hit the thumbs up. You are just a wholesome, happy, ray of sunshine! Love the hello-language-ramble ❤that was some serious skill! Okay, back to watching your video!!!
My only concerns would be when I get sick and my voice changes if I had already started a book, and also editing.... I've thought about doing this type of job before but had no direction as to finding them so I appreciate her giving all this info!
OHH so this is why when i try different audiobooks and i hate some of the people reading haha some people amazing though. I assume if you do really amazing work and put passion into this you will end up doing it for the big authors.
I've always wanted to do this, and I'm told that my voice attention grabbing. Yes, I'm an actress (BG) but and actress all the same. Def going to look into this
Yaaas…👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽This is just what I needed to start using my anointed voice to serve more. This is such a unique, fun and well put together video. Girl! Where have you been? I know-I know, 😂 when the student is ready, the teacher @Journey With The Hintons shows up and reveals themselves. Namaste ❤
Very interesting 👌 👍 sounds like nerd fun! Definitely looking into this one. Funny because the closet was definitely the best, but I would get a larger microphone and yes the closet with clothes or carpet on the walls. If you are in the inner city....2am-6am 😅.....lucky husband 😌
I love your channel, I have picked a couple of things i want to try. I just found you yesterday. I want to do this and the journal and coloring books. I like to be creative but I had no idea about all the tools to do these things with and you are the best of those resources. I will let you know if I'm successful, if not I will pick another! Thank you for the ideas and all the resources to make it happen! I don't see how it won't be a success!
I will forever appreciate this channel, you’ve helped me and my family a lot, your videos, advice and lessons are inspirational helpful to us, I now earn every week. You’re such a blessing to this generation, we all love you
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Sigh! 😢 I am from Trinidad 🇹🇹 seems as if nobody is going to hire people from Trinidad for work. I have been searching for a while now. 🤦♀️ Anyway I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing.
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