Mastodawn

I got an email today from ACX (the audiobook production platform) to say they are unilaterally changing the contract terms for how royalties are paid.

Authors need to opt into the new plan by the end of the year. Or else they will not receive any further payments. And neither will their narrators.

Surely this stretches the meaning of opt in.

They suggest that if narrators want to continue to be paid for their work, we should harass our authors to sign up for the new plan.

Que sera, sera. I'm not playing cop for ACX. (The books earn pennies at best anyway.)

When I say that I am no longer actively narrating audiobookx because the industry is a trashfire... *gestures at everything*

*Before some reply guy shows up to say, "You should sue!"... hahah, no I should not.

If you're an audiobook listener: support your narrators while you can.

If you're an author who has used ACX in the past, make sure to update your contract.

If you're a narrator, good luck.

If you want to buy my books while I'm still getting paid, you can find them here:

https://adaraastin.ck.page/87de3a4c9f

@audiofiction @bookstodon

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𝒜𝓁𝒾⋆ ♡⃛Apr 28

If anyone needs voice acting for a project and against ai my kids dad is not a professional but he does imo perfect impressions and accents and voices and stuff so I don't know just throwing that out there. Not even sure what to use for tags for this lol #fedihire

#voicework
#voiceacting
#impressions
#accents

Livyatan Animation Studios Apr 28

Let’s get to work. New show coming soon!
#animation #animation2d #2danimation #voiceacting #voicework #cartoon

Seth Apr 27

Studio day! Livyatan Animation Studios has been hard at work on their next animated show and last weekend we got into the studio to record the first episode! @[email protected]
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#animation #cartoon #voiceactor #recording #voicework #livyatanstudios #livyatananimationstudios #recordingstudio

Seth Petsching Apr 21

Studio day! Livyatan Animation Studios has been hard at work on their next animated show and this weekend we got into the studio to record the first episode!
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#animation #cartoon #voiceactor #recording #voicework #livyatanstudios #livyatananimationstudios #recordingstudio

Dan Gero Sep 21, 2025

Hi all. I've come down with a sinus infection. I need to record something today, but I sound like someone's shoved a duck up my nose. Can anyone recommend something that will clear me up as much as possible so I can talk properly and make this recording without sounding absolutely terrible? #VoiceWork #VoiceActing #VoiceOvers

Parnuuna | Feel Good Rebel ✨Jun 6, 2025

Something most people don’t know about me?

Singing - especially as a backing vocalist - is one of the ways I’m learning to trust my voice.

It might not seem related to business. Or coaching. Or content.

But every time I step into the music… every time I open my throat and let sound move through me… I’m unblocking something sacred.

My throat is the part of me that still holds fear.

It gets tight. Clenched. Quiet.

But as a Manifestor - in Human Design - my voice is my tool.

It’s literally where my power lives.

So I have to practise using it.

Not just for others. But for myself.

Backing vocals help me do that, in a fun way

I get to express myself without pressure...somewhat.

And I get to do it in a band with my best friend, which makes it even better 😍

🎶 We’re called Franciska Empowered (for now!)
and we’ve got music out on most streaming platforms if you’re curious.

And if you’re someone who’s also practising speaking up…

unclenching…

taking up space…

come join Worthy & Rising.

I’m not here to make you louder.

I’m just here to remind you that your voice already matters.

✨ Click the link in my bio, and join

#FeelGoodRebel #VoiceWork #ThroatChakraHealing #ManifestorMagic #SacredExpression #FranciskaEmpowered #WorthyAndRising #RebelMagic

TXRattler May 31, 2025

Working toward a dedicated laptop—something I can use for OSINT, story work, and gigs without compromise.
Taking on small jobs: background sleuthing, voice work, writing with teeth.
I work quiet, fast, and sharp.
If you’ve got leads or someone who needs sharp eyes, I’d appreciate the connection.
Boosts help. Real people help more.

#OSINT #VoiceWork #Storytelling #Freelance #SmallWeb #OpenToWork #IndieTalent #DigitalSleuth