the spoken word
english for video or podcasts
The syntax of spoken English is very different to the written word, requiring a life-long native familiarity with the language and its conversational use.
The medium is also transient in nature. Unlike print, which can be reviewed and re-read ad nauseam, spoken words evaporate immediately into the aether. . . and are gone. As a consequence, their time 'on the ear' is critically important.
With a professional background in radio scripting and voice production, having been a commissioned writer for the BBC and numerous independent UK broadcasters since the early 80's, (see my outline CV in the 'whois' section), scriptwriting is my primary skill.
[ BONUS: Writing for Generative AI. ]Generative AI is a term used to describe applications (such as ChatGPT) that can be used to create new content, including text-to-speech algorithms that convert written text into audio.
There are many such AI voice generators, used extensively by content creators on YouTube, Instagram, 'X' and a plethora of other Social Media platforms. There are, however, some inherent traps for the unwary and why I include an additional step in the process.
Once you have decided which App, voice and accent options you intend to use, I will submit the completed script. . . then phonetically re-edit the copy to normalise pronunciation.
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Unlike written copy, the length of which is governed by the available display area, voice scripts are measured in time. There are, however, conventions in the way that a script is presented and punctuated that informs the pace of delivery. . . and therefore its overall duration.
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As a bonus; If you require an English actor or actors to deliver your scripts, please ask! I have partnered for many years with a team of professional British voice artistes who will be happy to provide you with a free audition sample. Discover more about Colin Day and Emma Thurston by visiting their site at; thurstonday.co.uk
