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convert my course into an audio version

by mike gregory
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Hi guys my course is complete its an 121 page report.

I'm wanting to convert this to an audio version also, i'm having trouble locating a company or an individual who can do this to my expectations i did find somebody but the price was too high.

I have had interest from a few people but not of a solid English speaking voice!

Any advice on where to go? or if yourself used anyone for this service would greatly appreciate some help.

thanks all

EDIT - Are there any "good" text to speech programs maybe? I myself never used these services.
#audio #convert #version
  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    How much are you asking for? Why don't you just do it with screen capture software taking just audio. That would be done in less than a day for free. Outsourcing for quality can be expensive. Roll up your sleeves and do it yourself.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike McAleer
      Originally Posted by jamesrich1 View Post

      How much are you asking for? Why don't you just do it with screen capture software taking just audio. That would be done in less than a day for free. Outsourcing for quality can be expensive. Roll up your sleeves and do it yourself.
      I agree. If you want the ebook to even be authentic, have it come from yourself. Show some passion.
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      • Profile picture of the author mike gregory
        Originally Posted by Mike McAleer View Post

        I agree. If you want the ebook to even be authentic, have it come from yourself. Show some passion.
        I understand guys and thank you for your input, i really wish i could do that but my voice i feel is just not up to scratch, :p i would much prefer a more fluent voice for this product.
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  • Profile picture of the author nerrutis
    Originally Posted by mike gregory View Post

    Hi guys my course is complete its an 121 page report.

    I'm wanting to convert this to an audio version also, i'm having trouble locating a company or an individual who can do this to my expectations i did find somebody but the price was too high.

    I have had interest from a few people but not of a solid English speaking voice!

    Any advice on where to go? or if yourself used anyone for this service would greatly appreciate some help.

    thanks all

    EDIT - Are there any "good" text to speech programs maybe? I myself never used these services.
    Best way is to use fiverr services.
    For 5 bucks you can get value of 50$!
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesrich1
    nerrutis I agree with that. How dare I ever question outsourcing on any level. Fiverr or check out this site where you might be able to get it done for even cheaper: Hire Filipinos - Find Online Workers in the Philippines | EasyOutsource - Just make sure the person speaks fluent english. There are some people on there for $1 an hour with a lot of skills.
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    • Profile picture of the author mike gregory
      Ah fiverr its amazing how often i forget about that little goldmine, thanks guys.
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  • Profile picture of the author AzzamS
    first calculate exactly how many words there are and then assess how long it will take to read approx 100 words.
    Contact directly an individual on fiverr and they may work a deal offline. However I would recommend vworker.com which got me the entire Quran by an American speaker of 6666 verses which came to about 600 pages for $280 but took over 8 months to do, but that was with complications with prounciations and the fact that I had to have it proof checked by 2 guys after each batch.

    vworker is super strict in preference of the buyer. With with the money escrowed you can be assured they will do the work or can request gurantee payment from the worker as well that they have to upload as security on the work. For a larger or potentially lengthy project I would only trust a place where money is escrowed to esure security [if it may go beyond paypals 60 days protection]
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  • Profile picture of the author Eric Hoffmaster
    I would post your job on elance.com I've posted several jobs there and always get a number of bids. I'm sure someone can give you a good price. fiverr is ok but you may have trouble getting a quality job done for $5
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  • Profile picture of the author ewenmack
    Mike, I've just used naplesdave: I will give you my 15 years experience as a talk show, radio voice narrating your script for $5 at Fiverr.com.

    He'll read out a script, up to 700 words, perfectly for you.

    Fantastic customer service.

    He will ask for the tone of voice too to get the feel right.

    Best,
    Ewen
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    • Profile picture of the author mike gregory
      Originally Posted by ewenmack View Post

      Mike, I've just used naplesdave: I will give you my 15 years experience as a talk show, radio voice narrating your script for $5 at Fiverr.com.

      He'll read out a script, up to 700 words, perfectly for you.

      Fantastic customer service.

      He will ask for the tone of voice too to get the feel right.

      Best,
      Ewen
      Thanks Ewen, this guy is exactly what i was looking for, have messaged him and will wait for his reply.

      Again thanks to all of you for your help
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      • Profile picture of the author ewenmack
        Originally Posted by mike gregory View Post

        Thanks Ewen, this guy is exactly what i was looking for, have messaged him and will wait for his reply.
        Hi Mike,

        I'll message him to look out for you.

        It's great being able to recommend guys like Dave...they deserve all the kudos and referrals they can get.

        Best,
        Ewen
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  • Profile picture of the author naplesdave
    Not sure if we ever worked something out, but I understand Internet marketing and and am more than happy to work with you guys on your special projects. Drop me a message here anytime as well. Thanks! Dave
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  • Profile picture of the author rlhurst
    Originally Posted by mike gregory View Post

    Hi guys my course is complete its an 121 page report.

    I'm wanting to convert this to an audio version also, i'm having trouble locating a company or an individual who can do this to my expectations i did find somebody but the price was too high.

    I have had interest from a few people but not of a solid English speaking voice!

    Any advice on where to go? or if yourself used anyone for this service would greatly appreciate some help.

    thanks all

    EDIT - Are there any "good" text to speech programs maybe? I myself never used these services.
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