Happily, most of my voiceover acting life has been supported by a steady stream of commercial work. In discussions with a student, I realized there were reasons for that beyond being able to deliver a great read. Yes, you have to know what the market wants, give your director what s/he wants and … [Read more...] about Toxic & Taboo Blunders in the Commercial Voiceover Studio
How to Win in the eLearning Industry as a Voiceover Actor
The eLearning Industry is expanding rapidly and needs good (read: great) voiceover actors to help make their training projects achieve end goals and win results. Here are three things you can do to stake your claim in this booming industry. Educate Yourself about the eLearning … [Read more...] about How to Win in the eLearning Industry as a Voiceover Actor
How to Make Audio Demos that Get Voiceover Work
In the voiceover world, your demo is your calling card. More important than your business card, or website, it’s a reflection of work you have done or are capable of doing. A voiceover demo then, becomes your audition to audition. It needs to be good. It needs to reflect your skills and your range. … [Read more...] about How to Make Audio Demos that Get Voiceover Work
How VOICEOVERVIEW is the Best CRM for my Voice Over Business
My love of my craft of voice over arts (and my family) are my motivating factors to be and stay organized. Thank Heavens for my people and VOICEOVERVIEW. ‘Cause left to my own devices, I would forget to invoice clients, wallow in stacks of empty coffee mugs, trip over piles of discarded clothes and … [Read more...] about How VOICEOVERVIEW is the Best CRM for my Voice Over Business
How to Run your Professional Art like a Small Business
Business. The word alone used to send icy shivers down my spine. But, to be a professional artist, as in be able to write “artist” or “musician” or “dancer” or “actor” on your annual tax forms (aka more money coming in than going out) you must understand your talent or product IS your business. … [Read more...] about How to Run your Professional Art like a Small Business
Dream Counsel: How to Find a Mentor in the Entertainment Industry
Breaking into the entertainment industry whether voiceover and acting or music and producing is not a clear-cut path. It’s not like medical school or studying for the bar. The road is circuitous and different for everyone. Like the traditional professions, it does take an investment of time and … [Read more...] about Dream Counsel: How to Find a Mentor in the Entertainment Industry