My Queens accent got me a book deal (well, kind of)
Hear The Moth's Tara Clancy pay tribute to the role her voice has played in her success as a teller of hilarious, moving stories.
Are Introverts The Best Listeners?
Some experts believe that we can all benefit from bringing introverts' listening skills to our professional and personal lives.
Trevor Noah: A Born Storyteller
"The Daily Show" host and native South African talks about his engrossing new memoir, "Born a Crime," bringing his own story to life in audio, and the greatest gift his mother ever gave him.
John Scalzi: Writing For Audio Made Me A Better Writer, Period
Cut dialogue tags and consider the narrator — tips from the Hugo Award-winning author of Audible Studios' "The Dispatcher."
Hear Richard Armitage On The Romeo And Juliet You Didn't Know
Shakespeare wasn't the first to tell the story of the star-cross'd lovers nor was he the last. David Hewson's new novel, written exclusively for audio, puts a different spin on the tale — with help from this honey-voiced actor.
In "Notes On Blindness"; An Unprecedented Film Explores The World Beyond Sight
British theologian John Hull recorded audio diaries to document his transition from "grief to grace." Now they've become an award-winning film designed for all levels of sightedness.
Jazz Jennings: In Her Own Words
The transgender teen and activist speaks out about identity, her remarkable personal journey (so far), and narrating her new memoir.
The Prize For This Contest Is The Best: A Celebrity Reads Your Short Story
In the Portable Story Series contest, the winning work is narrated by acclaimed actors, and proceeds go to charities. It's a win-win-win.
Roxane Gay Talks To Brit Bennett About Her Compelling Debut Novel 'The Mothers'
The author talks about creating a sense of place that is both specific and universal, writing against stereotypes, and striving toward empathy.
GloZell Green Is What The Tooth Fairy Sounds Like
It's a rare ability to hear oneself amid all the noise, but trusting in her unique, strong, and silly voice took Green all the way from stand-up to YouTube stardom, White House interviews, and a memoir.
A Conversation With 2016 National Book Award Winner Colson Whitehead
We spoke with the author, just before he was nominated, about his devastating novel "The Underground Railroad," the enduring psychology of slavery, and helping fledgling writers find their voice.
And The Award For Best Line Delivery Goes To...
Great writing seems to jump off the page — but add the right performer and you have a recipe for timelessness.