How to Prepare Your Narration Script
We understand you’ve invested time in crafting your script, but there are just a few quick checks we recommend before sending it to us for voice narration.
Read Your Script Out Loud to Yourself
This may feel a little unusual, but reading the script out loud helps you hear where natural pauses occur in the narrating voice. Speaking it to yourself will reveal where you instinctively stop for clarity.
At those natural breaks, add a comma, period, or punctuation that best fits the flow.
Typically, we abide by a pause of one unit for a comma, a pause of two units for a period, and a pause of three units for a paragraph. This is a general rule-of-thumb, of course.
Also, take this chance to reduce any run-on sentences. Or if you find you pause too frequently, simplify your punctuation.
Avoid Abbreviations
Have you included abbreviations in your script? Write them out fully so your voice narration comes across clearly. Doing this ensures accurate pronunciation and delivery by our narrating voice actor.
Here are some common examples:
Time zones: EST should be written as Eastern Savings Time
States: LA should be written as Louisiana
Companies: INC. should be written as incorporated if that is what is desired
Specify How You Want Numbers Read
If your narration script includes numbers, please indicate how you’d like them spoken in your voice narration.
For example, some people prefer that 0 is read as “zero” and others as “oh”.
Please write it out as you wish to have it read.
Example: 1 eight hundred 256 zero 123.
Need Help Writing Your Script?
Start by selecting your type of narration and review the guidelines so your script is read exactly the way you imagine
with the right narrating voice!
Professional
A professional tone is ideal when creating voice narrations that build trust and demonstrate expertise. This tone is steady, confident, and free from exaggerated emphasis.
Avoid jargon like “y'all” and stick to professional pronouns like sir, madam, gentlemen, etc.- Don’t use descriptive language, and keep your message to the point.
- Ensure all your grammar is correct and proper.
Conversational
A conversational tone is great for training materials and internal communication. This style sounds friendly and natural, and allows for light emphasis.
- Add a warm greeting like “hey there” or “welcome back.”
- Use contractions comfortably.
- A touch of humor is welcome if it suits your message.
- Regional expressions are acceptable if common in your environment.
Sensitive
A sensitive tone is recommended for emotional or delicate topics. This approach is gentle and understanding, ideal for empathetic voice narration.
- Use “we” when referring to yourself or your company.
- Avoid jokes or informal jargon.
- Choose wording that feels soft and compassionate.
Script Guidelines
Ready to finalize your script? Use these guidelines so we can bring your narrating voice vision to life!
- Please specify at the top of your script, the type of narration you want (professional, conversational, sensitive).
- You may CAPITALIZE words you want to be accentuated.
- Add any notes in color, between [brackets] for any specific inflection you may desire.
You should now have a clear idea of how to prepare your narration script for submission.
If you need help or have any questions, feel free to contact the team at Amazing Voice, experts in voice narrations.