Choose the right narrator

Compare voices

• Fiction often benefits from an expressive voice with a wider dynamic range.
• Nonfiction is usually clearest with an even, conversational delivery.
• Dense or technical books may be easier to follow at a slightly slower pace.
• Listen for names, places, and invented words in your preview passage.

Make a useful preview

1. 1

   Choose a representative passage

   Pick 30–60 seconds containing dialogue, description, or important terminology.

2. 2

   Listen on headphones

   Check clarity, pauses, and emphasis without relying on laptop speakers.

3. 3

   Compare at normal speed

   Avoid changing playback speed until you have selected the most natural base voice.

Language and pronunciation

Choose a narrator that supports your book’s primary language. Pronunciation can vary across names and regional terms, so include those in the preview whenever possible.