How to Master Audible Work From Home (Udemy.com)
Becoming an Audiobook Narrator and Producer
Created by: Bailey Varness
Last updated July 2023
What you will learn
- Narrate and produce audiobooks, and create a business around your voice work
How it compares
Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 84% of them
- Reviews815#56 of 271 by number of reviews
- Length1.8 hoursshorter than 76% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2023earlier than 52% of them
Course Description
This course walks you step by step through the process of becoming a professional audiobook narrator. We show you how to set up your home studio, build your professional profile, and create professional voice tracks. After completing this course you should be able to successfully narrate audiobooks on the Audible ACX platform.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
815 Reviews
Bailey Varness
Bailey Varness has been working in the voice-over industry for over 15 years now. She is most known for her extensive work in audiobook narration, where she now has over 65 titles on Audible and counting.
She has also performed voice work commercially for many companies, including Nabisco and Tylenol. She too can be heard in award winning radio dramas for NPR.
As a proud alum of Case Western Reserve University, Bailey earned a Masters in voice and performance, alongside several Emmy and Tony award winners. She has worked with the best of the best in the entertainment industry and continues to thrive in this challenging, but exciting field.
Bailey now wants to take what she has learned and share it through Voice Work Academy so others too can thrive using their voices to find professional and personal freedom.
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Reviews
By Tina on 8/22/2026
I'm only on Section 2 of Ms. Bailey Varness's lesson and I have been all in and engaged from the beginning. Which is rare for me. She's very enthusiastic, without being annoying. She actually exudes a great deal of authenticity. It seems like she really loves her career and is genuinely honored to share what she knows. Her delivery is straight to the point, genuine and engaging. I'm actually having a hard time stepping away. I gotta go eat now though. Thanks a bunch Ms. Bailey for creating this lesson. It's sooo extremely helpful and I'm learning a lot.
By Kim Heaslip on 4/22/2023
I really enjoyed this course! Bailey has a warm and inviting demeanor and she explains things very clearly. I found the information to be very helpful. The only thing that would improve this course is if the tech specifications could be updated. Some of the info she has shared regarding programs ie Levelator isn't relevant now. Also she doesn't mention ACX check which needs to be done before submitting an audition. Thanks for a great course, Bailey!
By Topher Farrell on 11/8/2020
Clear, concise, covered everything.
By Elise Harbour on 11/1/2020
This course was helpful with the production side of things, such as setting up an ACX account, the basics of recording and editing, and also touches on the business side of things. Although I wish there had been more tips for actual narration, I felt this course is a great base to get started in the narrating world.
By Marla Briggs on 10/27/2020
I've been thoroughly researching Voice Over courses and techniques for over a month now. As someone with zero experience in the VO field, this class has been one of the best ones I've taken! Compared to other classes I've taken, this one covers all the basics! Love this class!
By Sarai Brizuela on 10/27/2020
Bailey explains the entire process start to finish. She keeps you engaged the entire time and the process doesn't seem to daunting anymore. She breaks it down so it's easy for us beginners to grasp and understand it all. She doesn't overwhelm you with information and sets you up for success. Thanks so much for this course Bailey! :)
By Jacqueline Greenizan on 10/12/2020
This course is a fabulous introduction to what is needed to set up and become a successful audio book reader. Thank you.
By Lisa Sinervo on 10/9/2020
Soooo much valuable information!
By Sara L Armstrong on 9/24/2020
The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The questions section was very helpful. Bailey is pleasant to listen to. She gives you the minimal equipment needs that are quite reasonable. One of the most helpful hints was how to adjust your voice to do accents and different genders. I would suggest that she add the fact that Audacity will only stay on top with auto scroll if the document is a PDF. I was very pleased with this course and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get into narration/voiceover.
By Kevin C. Stuart on 9/23/2020
I never leave a perfect review; it leaves no room for improvement. I confess, however, that I nearly broke my rule this time. Bailey, you brought a wealth of knowledge and experience producing audiobooks to the table and laid it out in neat little piles. Thank you! You covered everything I needed to begin my journey, but equally important is the fact that you didn't waste any of my time with superfluous details or unedited material. I am impressed with your clean, no-nonsense recipe for producing quality audiobooks. I also appreciated your general disposition and your pleasant voice. Actually, I am going to break my rule and give you the full five stars. (Just don't go resting on your laurals.) Thanks again.
By Richard Ross on 9/20/2020
This course provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to perform voice-over work through Audible. It is fantastic and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in giving-it-a-go.
By Ezekiel Robison on 9/19/2020
Wonderfully done! Informative and to the point. Thank you so much!
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Overall Score : 96 / 100




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