I’m Ann LaBar Russek, a writer and voice talent whose work spans poetry, novels, screenwriting, and audiobooks. I bring stories to life through narration, teaching, and publishing, blending creative craft with real-world collaboration in media, education, and publishing. My passion is listening to voices and translating them into engaging content for readers and listeners alike. Throughout my career I’ve taught writing at colleges, performed at festivals, published a novel and poetry, and built a diverse freelance practice in voiceover and literary projects. I enjoy working with teams and students to foster imagination, communication, and craft, from classroom to stage to studio.…

Ann LaBar Russek

I’m Ann LaBar Russek, a writer and voice talent whose work spans poetry, novels, screenwriting, and audiobooks. I bring stories to life through narration, teaching, and publishing, blending creative craft with real-world collaboration in media, education, and publishing. My passion is listening to voices and translating them into engaging content for readers and listeners alike. Throughout my career I’ve taught writing at colleges, performed at festivals, published a novel and poetry, and built a diverse freelance practice in voiceover and literary projects. I enjoy working with teams and students to foster imagination, communication, and craft, from classroom to stage to studio.…

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I’m Ann LaBar Russek, a writer and voice talent whose work spans poetry, novels, screenwriting, and audiobooks. I bring stories to life through narration, teaching, and publishing, blending creative craft with real-world collaboration in media, education, and publishing. My passion is listening to voices and translating them into engaging content for readers and listeners alike.

Throughout my career I’ve taught writing at colleges, performed at festivals, published a novel and poetry, and built a diverse freelance practice in voiceover and literary projects. I enjoy working with teams and students to foster imagination, communication, and craft, from classroom to stage to studio.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Voice Talent / Contractor at Knowledge Accelerators
January 1, 2017 - Present
Contract voice educational software content as needed.
Freelance Voice Talent at Various clients
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance voice acting for clients including Ad Med Inc, Filmatix, Zedem Film & Animation, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, David Weekly RealEstate, YellowPages Quebec, Trivium Interactive, GhostWriter (narrator for 30+ audiobooks), and more.
Spoken Word Event Coordinator at Mayfair Festival of the Arts
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Coordinated spoken word events at the Mayfair Festival of the Arts.
Freelance Writer at Self-employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Freelance writer, author, poet; contributor to press, publishing, web, and social media conferences and workshops.
Associate Editor at Alaska Quarterly Review, University of Alaska Anchorage
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Screened and evaluated poetry manuscripts.
Editorial Board at Inklings, University of Alaska Anchorage
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993
Mentored undergraduate students in reading and editing poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
Adjunct Faculty at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
English Department; Intro to Fiction and Poetry Writing; English 1.
Visiting Poet at Dieruff High School, Allentown, PA
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Designed and taught a course titled 'Rummage Sale Writing'.
Lecturer at DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Responsibilities included teaching in the ACCESS continuing education program.
Lecturer at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Courses: Composition I and II, Intro to Lit., World Lit.
Lecturer at Penn State, Schuylkill Campus, Schuylkill Haven, PA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Responsible for teaching Composition and Rhetoric to classes of 25+ students.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Alaska Anchorage
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Taught four consecutive semesters of Methods of Written Communications.

Education

Voice Acting Training at Voice Box Voice Over, Philadelphia, PA
January 1, 2017 - January 7, 2026
M.F.A., Creative Writing (Poetry) at University of Alaska Anchorage
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Bennington Writer’s Workshop at Bennington College, Vermont
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
B.A., Theater (Cum Laude) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Voice Acting Training (Voice Box)
January 1, 2017 - January 7, 2026
M.F.A., Creative Writing (Poetry)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Bennington Writer’s Workshop
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
B.A., Theater (Cum Laude)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
AI Annotator / Prompt Engineer training (various)
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level