I’ve enjoyed pushing back on social norms occasionally. But this story takes it to an entirely new level.

During a networking session last week, an author asked how much my audiobook services cost. It depends on your book’s word count.

Audiobook narrators charge by per finished hour (PFH), and the word count determines the length in hours. A one-hour audiobook is about 9500 words. PFH rates run from $250 up to $400 (or more for in-demand narrators).

One of the quickest ways to find out you’ve been pronouncing certain words incorrectly for years is to become an audiobook narrator. I frequently check the pronunciation of words I’m sure I know. This fun article reveals the problem and the fallout.

Amazing advice from the Freelancing Females newsletter on finding new clients.

Burnout is a thing, as I’ve experienced it twice now. It can leave you exhausted and directionless. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Some of the best advice I’ve gotten on voicing strong characters, which can apply to writing them, too.

A fantastic example of how Nano Banana can save you time making graphics, and how AI is an amazing tool.

Lots of good news for 2025. This is a remarkable read.