30. Become an Audiobook Narrator
- Estimated income: $25-$55/hour, depending on the skill level, years of experience, and location
- Requirements: narration and acting skills
The rising popularity of audiobooks has increased the demand for narrators. An audiobook narrator transforms print and digital writing into audio files. The job is to narrate the story while expressing its nuances.
Narrating audiobooks requires excellent voice clarity and tone control. Sometimes, you must do different voices for different characters. That’s why having acting skills will give you an advantage over your competitors.
Like starting a podcast, investing in recording and editing software will improve your work’s quality. Taking acting and vocal classes is also an excellent way to upgrade skills.
Newbies may have to settle for freelance projects in the beginning. Once you’ve gained enough experience, look for professional gigs from voice-over companies and job portal sites, such as Bunny Studio and ACX.