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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:11 pm    Post subject: NYC event: update on Audiobooks Reply with quote

Howdy! Just joining this group and enjoying what I've read so far.

Is anyone in the greater NYC area attending this audio books industry event next Tuesday, sponsored by Penguin Random House?

https://bigny.org/event/listen-update-audiobooks/

Curious to know any impressions/observations and, if none, maybe I'll see some of you there. cool

Thanks in advance.

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

this is the best internet i've read today!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

An impressive first post!
I'm looking forward to more.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

At this time of year such poignant messages are welcome.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Of course there's no print. It's an audiobook. Rolls Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

please don't run away tapedec ... we tease because we love.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very strange post. It can be quoted, but disappears in view.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I fixed the lead post. It just had some odd code in it.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

well .. now MY post looks stupid! the VERY first time that's ever happened!
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Todd +1
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have a winner. Wink
Now for part deux: Bruce has, thankfully, stripped the code I used and the original message is now visible in all its pedestrian glory. Any takers?

Lee Gordon wrote:
Of course there's no print. It's an audiobook. Rolls Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was interested in the title of the event... Listen Up - An Update on Audiobooks. Now... this may just be an unfortunate use of a common phrase and have nothing to do with "Listen Up" the audiobook publisher. Listen Up (the publisher) is currently in a major dispute with its narrators and the union regarding the very (very!) low rates they pay to their narrators.

However, looking at the speaker list... and the fact that it's moderated by the APA probably means it's nothing to do with Listen Up (the publisher). As BIGNY deals with all aspects of the book industry in NY, I doubt it will be specifically geared towards, or useful for, a narrator... although, networking is always an option at these events. I'm curious... but not $60 curious (and I'm laying off audiobooks at the moment... until the next one that is!)

... and unlike Todd, I proudly live with my (multiple) stupid posts Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As Bish says, the title of the event could be an unfortunate coincidence. Listen Up Audiobooks is in a dispute with SagAftra because of their abysmal rates.

Dan Zitt is the guy at Random House. I haven't seen him in a couple of years but I think he moved to LA a couple/few years ago - not sure if he's still there - but this would be a good chance to meet him. He's a nice guy. Everyone in audiobooks is nice. It could be a good networking event if you're looking to get involved in or do more audiobook work. Friendly crowd, narrators included.

The APA mixers are also good events.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

melissa eX wrote:

The APA mixers are also good events.


And the Naudies.
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