A survey recently caught my attention, and it would probably catch the attention of most folks involved in the voice over industry. That’s because the survey reported there are now more voice over … [Read more...]
How Your Mindset Can Shape Your VO Career
Many factors come into play for building a successful voice over career, and one of the most important is your mindset. And your mindset goes much deeper than, say, having a positive or negative … [Read more...]
Exploring the Voices of Voice Assistants
Whether you’ve asked Alexa to play your favorite song or questioned Siri about tomorrow’s weather, chances are high you’ve used a voice assistant at least once in your life. In fact, statistics from … [Read more...]
Millennial Speech Patterns Voice Over Artists Should Avoid
One of the keys to success for voice over artists is keeping up with the current trends, whether it’s with the latest voice over recording technology or new video styles. But just because a trend may … [Read more...]
A Scary Thought for Voice Over Artists and Other Solopreneurs
With Halloween heading our way, you may be expecting goblins, ghouls, ghosts and other scary costumes. But there’s something even more frightening that could sneak up on you at any time of the year, … [Read more...]
6 Ways Social Media Can Hurt Your Voice Over Business
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media platforms can be a boon for your voice over business – or they can contribute to its ruin. To make sure your social media efforts end up benefiting … [Read more...]
Voice Over for Podcasts: Creating Podcast Intros and Outros
Podcast popularity is on the rise, which can be both good news and bad news for podcast creators. The good news first. A notable 44 percent of Americans age 12 and older have listened to a podcast, … [Read more...]
Your Voice Over Success Requires This Key Soft Skill
The journey toward voice over success and a fulfilling voice talent career requires many skills, talents and qualities. And one of those qualities is becoming more elusive than ever in this digital … [Read more...]
My Voice Over Experiences from the Weird to the Scary to the Sublime
An out-of-the-blue email really caught my attention a few months back, and it continues to puzzle me today. The email was from someone who said they worked for Cracked.com (formerly Cracked Magazine) … [Read more...]
5 Trends Voice Actors and Voice Talent Seekers Should Understand in 2018
The voice over industry has changed dramatically since I first picked up the microphone in the 1990s, and it continues to evolve every year. Keeping up with the changes is essential for voice actors … [Read more...]