"I am not good at computers" - may be the reason hurting your chances

Part 1 - Audio Processing Workflow

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Master Editor
December 04, 2024

If you feel the same as I wrote in the title, it’s time to improve your computer skills.

You might be wondering where this idea comes from. I’ll explain in a moment.

But first, let’s think about what might be stopping you from narrating an audiobook or creating a voice-over demo.

You already have a recording space.
You already own a microphone.
You already have audio editing software that processes recordings in seconds.
You’ve already learned how to record and edit your voice.

If all this is true, then struggling with computers might be the real issue holding you back. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have guessed this could be a problem.

But now, I work closely with aspiring voice-over artists, audiobook narrators, and writers.

I’ve launched programs and courses to help clients, including premium consulting, audiobook narration assignments, voice-over assignments, and demo reel production.

Recently, I’ve been getting emails from clients saying they’re not confident with computers. These emails are becoming more frequent—practically every other day.

I now see where they are struggling. This struggle often stops them from publishing audiobooks or chasing better voice-over opportunities.

This isn’t just a guess on my part. I’ve seen it happen with my own clients.

Some of my clients quickly publish audiobooks or land voice-over jobs after completing my courses and training.

But others get stuck. They struggle to bring all the steps together and end up in a frustrating loop.

The solution is simple: learn to be good enough with computers.

But what does "good enough" mean, and how can you get there?

Before we dive into that, let’s understand why some people struggle with computers.

The most common reason is starting late. Many people only began using computers in their 30s or 40s.

They graduated years ago and were already settled in their jobs. When computers became widespread after the dot-com boom, it caught many people off guard.

Computers quickly became essential for work and daily life. Most people learned just enough to get by at their jobs.

If this sounds like your experience, you might now be struggling to use a computer for audio work.

You need to learn some new skills for audio editing, but you might not know the best way to start or what steps to follow.

What can be the solution, then?

The solution is straightforward. You need to learn computer skills that are directly related to your audio work.

These skills may vary depending on whether you’re working on voice-over, audiobooks, or podcasts. For example, you might need to create folders, save audio files, or follow specific technical instructions.

For audiobooks and podcasts, platforms will provide technical requirements. For voice-over work, you’ll get directions from an audio engineer or producer.

You need to understand their instructions, speak their language, and follow their guidance. If not, you may struggle to reach your goals.

The best way to develop these skills is by practicing the tasks you find challenging.

  • Watch YouTube tutorials on the topics you need to learn and practice regularly.

  • If you know someone who can teach you, ask for their help.

  • Or, you can take my consulting service designed to help with audio-related computer work.

My consulting service includes three private coaching sessions, each lasting one hour. You’ll share your computer screen while I guide you step by step.

This approach lets you learn by doing.

I created this service because many people fall short of their goals due to this one missing skill.

As I’ve mentioned before, many of my clients publish audiobooks or land voice-over jobs soon after completing my courses and training.

However, despite taking the same courses, others struggle because they lack the necessary computer skills.

The only difference is that the successful group was just good enough with computers to achieve their goal.