UPDATED - Promos and Demos

[Scribe]

Hey there. I don't want to dominate this thread, but I guess I'm just in serious need of advice. I've done a promo for my podiobook using my trilogy's blurb. Is it too long for a promo?

Also, I've recorded a demo version of my prologue, just to get some comments and criticism. I would really appreciate some help in knowing where I can improve! Help!

Music by Kevin McLeod.

UPDATE***

Thanks, everyone, for your advice! I've followed your suggestions and redone the promo and fixed the left/right balance issues on the prologue. I've also spiffed it all up a little bit. Let me know if this is better!

[Jeffrey Kafer - Male Voice talent]

Hey Scribe, you're pretty good! Your pacing is good, your voice is clear. I didn't listen long enough to get a feel for your characters, but I like what I hear so far. You're definitely a step above the usual.

[Scribe]

Thanks a lot! I realized that I uploaded the version where I didn't have the separation sound between scenes, but hopefully it won't matter very much. Beyond that, there's only one thing that I think might be jarring, and that's that the lead character for the prologue has a British accent.

[P.G. Holyfield]

you'll get some responses here, but also try to join and post in the Mentorship Group. That's where we try to watch for people posting sound files. :-)

That being said, your promo is a great length. Your reading is a little too fast during the body of the promo for me, though. Take 10 more seconds and don't rush it so much.

Will listen to your demo when I can!

[Scribe]

Thanks for that! I will try the promo over again and see if I can't pace it better. I may also cut a bit of detail to make the promo more succinct. I was timing it to the music, so if I cut out a bit, I can probably keep the tension and timing without being too fast. Thanks a lot for the advice! I will post on the mentorship board as soon as I'm at home. :)