

Julia Whelan
Audiobook narrator, author, and founder of Audiobrary; known for narrating hundreds of audiobooks and speaking about audiobook production, vocal performance, and industry economics.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 5min
How an Audiobook Gets Made (with Julia Whelan!)
Julia Whelan, audiobook narrator, author, and founder of Audiobrary, talks about how audiobooks are made and performed. She covers vocal technique, production roles, pronunciation research, and pacing. The conversation probes narrator pay, royalties, union protections, and the risks of synthetic voices. Julia also previews Audiobrary’s plans and the mechanics of turning books into audio.


