Bill Ratner is a renowned Los Angeles-based voice actor, author, and multifaceted creative talent. His impressive literary endeavors include the publication of "Parenting For The Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media's Effect On Children And What To Do About It" with Familius Books, a thought-provoking exploration of the impact of media on children.
In addition to his non-fiction work, Ratner has also penned a poetry collection, "Fear of Fish," released by Alien Buddha Press, as well as a poetry chapbook, "To Decorate a Casket," published by Finishing Line Press. His writing has garnered recognition, earning him a Best of the Net Poetry Nominee title from the esteemed Lascaux Review.
Ratner's poetry and short stories have been featured in various esteemed literary journals, including Best Small Fictions 2021 with Sonder Press, Missouri Review (audio),Baltimore Review, Chiron Review, Feminine Collective, and others.
Beyond his literary pursuits, Ratner is a founding member of Milt Larsen's Variety Arts Radio Theater in Los Angeles, a 9-time winner of the Moth StorySLAM, and a certified grief counselor. He is also an officer in his union, SAG-AFTRA, and teaches Voiceovers for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, as well as Media Awareness for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Ratner is a member of several prestigious organizations, including Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild-AFTRA, and the National Storytelling Network. His Twitter handle is @billratner.