My work focuses on attention to detail (listening for background noises, mis-reads, as well as technical glitches) and ensuring the narrator’s completed audio matches the author’s words. Additionally, I bring any errors or necessary corrections found in the script to the narrator and/or author’s attention. Combining a past career in legal transcript work with a love of voiceover, a natural fit was to proof listen to narration and provide feedback. I’m passionate about ensuring that narrators I work for receive their list of corrections in a timely manner to meet publishing deadlines. I have worked with independent narrators, various publishing companies, and have been a member of Podium Audio’s proofing team since 2010. I follow all rules of non-disclosure agreements as outlined by the publishers or independent narrators. I have trained other individuals to proof books and they have begun successful proofing careers of their own.  I often attend voiceover/audiobook workshops to learn more about the narration of audiobooks in order to keep my skills updated. I have attended several workshops hosted by Johnny Heller, as well as assisted at voiceover conferences such as Mid-Atlantic VoiceOver (MAVO) and will be assisting at VOAtlanta and Readers Take Denver in 2024. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering at celebrity events, collecting autographed books and crafting.
Blake Long
Audiobook
Podcast Producer
"Sharon’s great! I remember her catching a couple voices we got mixed up. I can tell she listens in real time instead of speeding up the audio to Mickey Mouse velocities. Nice work!"
Lewis Alexander
Audio Book Narrator
(Sci-Fi/Romance genre)
"Sharon has proofed several series that I've narrated and let me tell you... she is one of the best proofers I have had the privilege of working with! She is accurate, efficient, communicative, and has always been flexible enough to accommodate my very busy recording schedule. If you're looking for a proofer, you can stop now. Sharon is excellent!"
Jason Clarke
Award Nominated Narrator
(Sultry Romance genre)
"I've always loved working with Sharon, everything runs quickly and smoothly when she’s on board!"
Marni Penning
Award-winning
Narrator and producer,
Marni Penning Narration, LLC
"Sharon is fast, friendly, and amazingly thorough, and she cares deeply about her impeccable work. I'll look to her first when I need proofing for any project."​
Tim Campbell
Award-Winning Narrator
I've worked with Sharon on several projects and her attention to detail, discerning notes, and her technical listening are all fantastic. She's a wonderful proofer and her great work saves me both time and energy when recording my corrections. I can't recommend highly enough!