Creating Powerful Lead-in Lines
Lead-in lines – most voice-over actors use them and they’re a very simple way of getting whatever it is that we’re voicing off to a running start. A lead-in line is something that we say right before we roll into …
Is Cold Reading the Most Important Voice-Over Skill?
Without a doubt, there’s nothing better for a voice-over career than honing your cold reading skills. Why? Because the mastery of this one skill will allow you to submit auditions more quickly, book more work, and ultimately get paid more …
Strategies for Authentic Performance
Whether you’re doing character work, narrating an audiobook, or announcing for a commercial, our job as voice actors is to give an authentic performance. Some of these roles may lend themselves to our personalities right from the start. Commercials may …
Working Wednesday: This is Your Brain on VO
There are so many good reasons to talk about the voice-over brain and mindset. The first reason to talk about it: if we’re aware of how to take excellent care of our voice-over brains, we get access to lots of …
Authenticity and Direction
A Zen master once said, “We are exactly the opposite of what we appear to be.” Are you authentically you? Many of us think we are at first glance. We may describe ourselves as straight-shooters, assertive, or not caring what …
About NDAs
It’s always exciting when we book an amazing gig and we can’t wait to share the news with everyone. It’s tempting to want to shout our accomplishments from our Instagram accounts or share a video of our voice on TikTok, …
Making a 2023 Voice-Over Business Plan
If you’re reading this article, it might be because you’re just like me: your 2023 New Year’s resolution is to grow your voice-over business! I’m wishing us all much success this year, whether you’re just starting out in the industry …
Growth Without Burnout: Thoughts for January
Well, whaddya know? It’s 2023 – and I, like many of us, am ruminating on the subject of “resolutions”. As a business owner and a creative, I’m always looking for ways to level up, grow my client base, and take …
Conventions & Conferences: VO Edition!
It’s the time of year for goals and planning for the future – so what better time to plan to attend some voice-over conferences and conventions? What are they and why should I go? If you’ve never heard of one, …
Freelance Guilt and Procrastination, Oh My!
One of my favorite parts of being a voice-over actor, and therefore a freelance worker, is the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. I often record wearing cozy, comfortable clothes and frumpy house slippers. It’s one of the perks …
To Give or Not to Give
The season is upon us to grapple with that yearly holiday conundrum: should I send clients, agents, and casting directors gifts? If so, how much is too much? How much is too little? What about just sending a card? What …
Mindset and Gratitude in a Creative Career
2022 is coming to a close, whether it feels like it’s been 12 months, 12 days, or 12 years…another December is upon us. And instead of looking back at all the things we DIDN’T get finished this year, today Caroline …