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  • Getting the Gig
    2024/11/05

    On the fourth episode of Excelsior Journeys: Behind the Scenes, host & producer George Sirois wants to make sure that you have gone through the voice lessons, you've committed yourself to being an audiobook narrator, you have samples recorded, and you've gotten your account on ACX and other audio hosting platforms. Is everything done? Good, because now it's time to get the gig and start your networking!

    This is a companion show to the weekly podcast Excelsior Journeys. To listen to that show, please click HERE.

    For those who would like to get involved with the Once Upon a Podcast Network, please message onceuponapodcastnetwork@gmail.com with your contact information and the name & description of your show. And if you have an idea for any of the concepts listed below, definitely let us know! We'd like to add shows that focus on the following:

    Indie Comics / Cosplaying / Book Club (roundtable show with indie books & authors) / Indie Films / Conventions / Fan Fiction / Self-Help (a creative host focusing on ailments all creatives deal with such as anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, etc)

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    12 分
  • Prepare Yourself
    2024/11/03

    On the third episode of Excelsior Journeys: Behind the Scenes, host & producer George Sirois has some tips for you when it comes to getting your profile prepared on ACX (audiobook creation exchange), Authors Republic, or Findaway. Make sure all of your information is properly submitted, and post your samples that reflect the kind of work you want to do for authors.

    This is a companion show to the weekly podcast Excelsior Journeys. To listen to that show, please click HERE.

    For those who would like to get involved with the Once Upon a Podcast Network, please message onceuponapodcastnetwork@gmail.com with your contact information and the name & description of your show. And if you have an idea for any of the concepts listed below, definitely let us know! We'd like to add shows that focus on the following:

    Indie Comics / Cosplaying / Book Club (roundtable show with indie books & authors) / Indie Films / Conventions / Fan Fiction / Self-Help (a creative host focusing on ailments all creatives deal with such as anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, etc)

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    13 分
  • Why Audiobooks?
    2024/11/02

    On the second episode of Excelsior Journeys: Behind the Scenes, host & producer George Sirois answers the question of why any writer should want to get into the business of audiobooks in the first place. What do you have to gain by putting your book in this format? Turns out, you have a LOT to gain.

    This is a companion show to the weekly podcast Excelsior Journeys. To listen to that show, please click HERE.

    For those who would like to get involved with the Once Upon a Podcast Network, please message onceuponapodcastnetwork@gmail.com with your contact information and the name & description of your show. And if you have an idea for any of the concepts listed below, definitely let us know! We'd like to add shows that focus on the following:

    Indie Comics / Cosplaying / Book Club (roundtable show with indie books & authors) / Indie Films / Conventions / Fan Fiction / Self-Help (a creative host focusing on ailments all creatives deal with such as anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, etc)

    Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.

    The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.

    If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

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    10 分
  • Intro: Where It All Started
    2024/11/01

    For this premiere episode of Excelsior Journeys: Behind the Scenes, host & producer George Sirois shares the story of how he initially got into the world of voiceover with the help of a successful Kickstarter campaign and the permission from his publisher to record an audiobook.

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    14 分