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What narrators and authors say about working with us, in their own words.

4.6 Trustpilot · 21 reviews 5.0 Google · 10 reviews
888 audiobooks published since 2023, every one performed by a real narrator
What authors say

Authors who made their audiobook with us

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“As an Indie Author, I highly recommend using Academy Voices for any writer wants their book recorded as an audiobook. Meghan Duran did an excellent job recording my contemporary romance, "The Two of Me" and Anthony Pica was awesome to work with. It was an easy, pleasant experience that I will definitely do again.”
Arabella Aragon, indie author of The Two of MeThe Two of Me
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“Academy Voices made creating the audiobook easy. The website was easy to understand. Anthony Pica was available to answer questions. He clearly told potential narrators what we were looking for, and we had several candidates to listen to and choose from. The narrator we chose was Judd Bonham, and he was entirely professional and the right fit for this project. I highly recommend Academy Voices!”
L.L. Veinot Jr., President, MCOI Publishing, LLCSpellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today's Kids
The Coven cover
“Working with Academy Voices has been an incredibly fun and easy experience. In fact, I enjoyed working with them on The Coven so much that I came right back to have them bring Gravemoor Radio to life! Academy Voices made the entire audiobook production process seamless from start to finish, allowing me to focus on the creative side without the usual headaches of production. I especially appreciated the opportunity to work closely with the voice actors and be hands-on throughout the creative process. Their professionalism, dedication, and genuine enthusiasm for their craft made both productions an absolute pleasure. Hearing my characters come alive through such talented voices has been incredibly rewarding and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend Academy Voices to any author looking for a talented, dedicated, professional team that truly cares about bringing stories to life.”
Corvina Sweeney, author of The Coven and Gravemoor RadioThe Coven
Beautiful Lies: An Erotic Dark Romance cover
“Academy Voices got back to me quick about the audiobook process and made it so easy. They held my hand through the whole experience.”
Royal Reeds, authorBeautiful Lies: An Erotic Dark Romance
Skulls - Abduction - Book 1 cover
“My experience with Academy Voices was as smooth as it could be. I firstly met my male narrator that presented me to the lady that would become the female narrator by his side. It's actually my male narrator that suggested to me to try Academy Voices. I gave it a try, and the process was really well explained and I could always communicate with them for more information.”
Veronique Leherte, author of SkullsSkulls - Abduction - Book 1
What narrators say

Narrators who record for us

★★★★★
“My favorite thing about the site is ALL. OF. IT. … The website navigation top tier, the support is second to none and the narrator tools are cooler than a polar bears toenails! Seriously, if you haven’t signed up, you’re making your day-to-day more difficult than it has to be. The site is growing every day!”
Mark R · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“I’ve been with Academy Voices for about a year now and I will be FOREVER thankful to the entire crew there! Academy Voices basically launched my audiobook narration career. The new, updated website is so convenient and easy to use, whether you’re an author or a narrator (or both)!”
Merrie Lynn Eaker · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“I found everyone on the site, staff and members, to be a community that works together and is genuinely interested in each members success. … I started out knowing nothing about the business, but in the last two weeks, thanks to the help from everyone at Academy Voices, I’m currently recording 3 short stories and have two books waiting.”
Kenneth Floto · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“The new site is a big upgrade from the previous site. Setting up profiles, adding demos & other info is easy & intuitive … and having everything in one place is so convenient. The filtering options will be very easy for authors to use & find their perfect narrator.”
Mary Ellin Kurtz · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“The AV team have been a fantastic professional resource to myself & countless other narrators, providing practical coaching, training, and paid opportunities. I’ve made clear professional growth since joining their helpful community.”
Gid Newell · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“I have been with Academy Voices for about a year and a half. It is very inspiring to see Academy Voices grow at the rate that it is going.”
Myriam Berger · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“The depth of the information and skills available to a new or seasoned narrator that wants to hone their skills is unmatched to my knowledge.”
Ken Kowalik · Narrator · on Google
★★★★★
“Throughout the set up process, i was getting emails from this fellow named Anthony, helping out where I was going awry. Questions and issues were answered quickly and in some instances proactively. NOW, after that process I am submitting auditions and ready to go!”
Randy Walton · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Joining Academy Voices has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my voice-over and narration business. … There simply isn’t another platform that brings together so many useful tools and actual paid narration work in one place.”
Ryan Durham · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Academy Voices has been a game-changer for me in my career as an audiobook narrator! … Real people on the other end, excellent support, all real human voices … authors, skip ACX and bring your books to life with Academy Voices!”
Richard Stibbard · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Compared to ACX I have found Academy Voices to be much friendlier to start out on. It’s easy to get ahold of someone for help if you need it and the response time is unparalleled. … Academy voices vets all of their people.”
Sarah Beals · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“I’ve been cast for 14 of their productions. … They’ve been very supportive of my efforts, and very flexible in our dealings. I’m delighted to recommend them to authors and narrators alike.”
Paul Landergan · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Anthony has always run the organization professionally, and with the addition of the new website, which is polished and extremely utilitarian, I really believe this is the place to be if you’re an author or narrator. It is a night and day experience from ACX.”
Jason Mann · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“The audition selections available are numerous and varied, including classics and public domain material as well current. … The support and communication is outstanding - fast and helpful.”
Wendy Merritt · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Anthony, Gabby and Angela are growing the relationships with authors and narrators, and the backend systems to support them, that are unmatched in this narrator’s experience.”
Mike Polischuk · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Working with Academy Voices has given me the opportunity to explore narrating science fiction, children’s books, satire, and historical fiction & non-fiction. The staff is very supportive. … I am a better narrator for participating.”
Tony J Martin · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Any issues/questions I’ve had have been answered in a timely fashion and I’ve been able to grow as a voiceover/narrator. … It really gives the listeners a true ‘storied’ experience.”
Todd Richards · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Academy Voices is the superior audiobook production and publishing hub. … The leadership team makes this the place more and more authors are turning to.”
George Griffin · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“I’ve narrated 3 audiobooks for them and it’s been an excellent experience. They’re responsive and constantly improving their set up.”
Kris Keppeler · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Academy voices provides amazing opportunities for up-and-coming narrators to get their foot in the door.”
Miguel Khoury · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“GREAT Customer Service. Questions answered quickly. Wide variety of auditions available by well known authors.”
Roger Arnold · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“Academy Voices are friendly and personable. There are a lot of books available to audition for. … I have narrated four books with them so far and it has been a positive experience.”
Stuart Summers · Narrator · on Trustpilot
★★★★★
“I have enjoyed narrating numerous books for Academy Voices, and appreciate how well I am represented by them.”
Michael Lyons · Narrator · on Trustpilot

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Is Academy Voices legit?

Fair question. Here are the plain answers.

Who runs Academy Voices?
Anthony Pica, a working voice actor and audiobook narrator, through Anthony Pica Productions, LLC in Gloucester, Virginia. A small team helps him: Gabby runs casting and Angela runs publishing.
How long have you been publishing audiobooks?
Since 2023. We've published 888 audiobooks, sold on nearly 50 retailers, libraries and streaming services, including Audible, Apple Books and Spotify, and in our own store.
Who are your narrators?
Real people, every one. Anthony reviews and approves every narrator's profile and demos before they can be cast, and every narrator signs our Certified Human Voice™ promise. You can hear them on our roster.
Do I own my audiobook?
Yes. If you're an author, the audiobook is yours whichever way you pay. You approve a 15-minute sample before the full recording, and you approve the finished audiobook before it's published.
Can I talk to a real person?
Yes. Send us a message and Anthony or the team will write back, usually the same day.
For authors

Why authors choose us

  • Posting your book is free, and real narrators audition for it
  • You pick the voice and approve a 15-minute sample first
  • Pay per finished hour, or share royalties instead
  • Pay your narrator over time if you like
  • Sold on nearly 50 retailers and libraries, plus our own store

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