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Joseph Batzel

Member Spotlight: Joseph Batzel!

February 27, 2021 By Trina Boice Leave a Comment

This week’s member spotlight is Joseph Batzel from Brigham City, Utah!

What inspired you to become a writer/musician/publisher/creative in media?

I always had a creative mind as a child and wanted to express myself as an adult.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

My opportunity to produce and narrate children’s books has given me a tremendous amount of pleasure.

What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative work?

Be who you are and remember where you came from.

What advice do you have for someone just starting in your field?

Training!

What keeps you inspired in your daily creative work?

People are enjoying my work!

What would you like others to know about you or your creative process?

The primary thing that people don’t understand about the creative process is how much work it takes.

Tell us about your work!

My work is diversified, and I am involved in creating and teaching. I love teaching my university students as well as my private acting and voice-over students.

What are the names of your books/products you’ve created?

Audiobooks!

Redeeming Grace, How I Met Lewis Howard Latimer, Robin Hood, The Lost Tooth, Driving Dainty, The Rollercoaster, His Greatest Creation, Pinocchio, The Purpose of Life, Faith, Love and Fried Chicken, Keep Dreaming, Cowboy, and five volumes of Toby’s adventures.

What is your website URL?

www.josephbatzel.com

What are your social media URLs?
  • Facebook  Joseph Batzel | Facebook
  • LinkedIn  Joseph Batzel | LinkedIn

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