Teens Read the Book
Bringing the sound of scripture
to a world-wide audience
Tips for Making a Good Podcast Recording
What to read
Record yourself reading the whole chapter (English version only, for now), including the the chapter number, introductory explanation, and all verses.
What to record with
Use your phone or any recording device that can export your audio file.
Cadence
Don't read too fast or too slow. Read at a pace that is comfortable for you and can easily be understood.
Shhh..
Eliminate background noise. Use a silent room without an echo. Closets work well.
Put your phone down
Don't have your phone or recording device in your hands. Put it down to eliminate clicks and tapping noises. Have your phone at a consistent distance from your mouth, probably 1-2 feet. And obviously, put your phone on airplane mode and silence all alarms.
What if I mess up?
Just read normally. It doesn't have to be perfect. If you mistake a word, just repeat it. You are a teen, not a professional. Just do your best and it will be good enough.
Be authentic
Don't try to sound like a professional or like anyone else. Be you. Your unique voice is what just is needed here.
About the Book
Holy scripture
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ, who our church believes to be the Son of God. Get additional ideas from this website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/introduction?lang=eng.
What is the book?
Here's an introduction to what the book is and some of its main teachings:
A book with power
Here is a video that tells more about the Book of Mormon and the powerful influence for good that it can have on its readers.
A personal connection
To me, the Book of Mormon is a sacred book, especially because one of my 4th great grandfathers died in 1844 to in helping bring it forth. If you're interested, here's the story of my ancestor, Hyrum Smith's involvement with the Book of Mormon at the end of his life: