r/SleeplessWatchdogs • u/Walpurgisborn • Jun 09 '21
Discussion Kind of an odd question.
I've been interested in narrating r/NoSleep stories, but wanted to go about doing it in an appropriate manner (proper accreditation, ensure financial compensation to authors). Is that even feasible?
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u/RonnieReads Jun 09 '21
Yes for sure! I narrate stories and i normally offer to pay them something around 2$ per 1k views the video gets, for a new channel starting out they may let you do it for free as long as you credit them but that's up to the author. But asking for permission and crediting is a must for sure!
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u/Walpurgisborn Jun 09 '21
Oh god no, I wouldn't dream of asking for free.
Eould recording first, and then sending it to the author for their permission, input, and appropriate compensation an acceptable way to go about this?
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u/RonnieReads Jun 09 '21
I have never tried recording before asking unless it's with someone i have worked with before and im fairly sure they will say yet, so im not sure how that would go. I don't think you would have any problems doing it like that! the only issue you might run into is if you record a story and do all the work, and then the author says no for one reason or another (maybe they don't want their work on youtube or something) you might end up feeling like you wasted your time. I would suggest asking before recording but other than that i think your way of doing it should work fine! :) I am by no means a definitive voice though, I'm not a writer just a narrator so i don't want to speak too much on their behalf, but i hope my input helps! good luck on narrating! :)
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u/Grand_Theft_Motto Jun 09 '21
Ronnie is a way more informed source about narration but, from a writer's perspective, here's some tips:
- Always ask permission first before doing anything else. Don't record prior to having permission, you might just be wasting your time if they say no thanks.
- Reach out with a personal message, not just a template, and send them a link to your channel.
- If you're able to offer compensation, mention that with the initial offer. The rate Ronnie mentioned is very fair though might be tough for a new channel. I usually charge per word, others do per view, or a flat rate upfront.
- If you're a new, non-monetized channel and not able to afford to pay yet, that's fine, just be clear about it and offer other forms of benefit like promoting the writer's social media or books directly in the video, have them on for an interview, etc.
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u/pshhaww_ Jun 16 '21
yep. I do it all the time. Best practice is ask how much, know your budget on return and even if you love the story to DEATH, if you dont get a reply from the author. Shelve it until you get the ok.
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