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What does the worldwide advance of the COVID-19 coronavirus mean for us as voice actors? Of course, pay extra attention to hygiene. And VO pro/coach J. Michael Collins predicts an uptick in demand for certain types of voice work (health-related and government PSAs), plus more call for talent with broadcast-quality home studio. Maybe fewer hugs at upcoming VO conferences, too …
Recently, a defective desktop computer sent VO pro Tom Dheere back to the dealer for a refund. But what happened to all his voice over and VO business files on that computer? Fortunately, Tom had a plan to triple-safeguard those files – which he details and recommends here …
Beyond the fun and challenge of voicing, voice over is a business. And an essential question for you is: What type of career do you want? You certainly have options, as top VO pro/coach/producer J. Michael Collins details here. Just be sure what you choose is really where you want to stay …
Are you playing hard-to-get in your voice over marketing? That sounds absurd, but check how potential clients might view or find you, in this 4-step formula for voice over career success, from VO pro Paul Strikwerda …
Are you growing with the voice-over industry? Where do you fit in it now – and how do you move up to the next level? VO pro Dan Hurst sees three levels of a VO career and offers advice for where YOU are now – including avoiding “batshit crazy’ charlatans …
Karen Commins is a long-time voice actor, audiobook narrator, blogger and tremendous info resource. Reprinted here with permission, is Karen’s recent blog about achieving 20 years in this biz – congratulations! – and it’s loaded with links to what she’s learned in this “remarkable evolutionary journey” …
Yes, there are exceptions. But speed (and low cost) are guiding factors in today’s fast-moving voice-over business. VO pro Dave Courvoisier laments how “no one has time” anymore to consider what voice may be better or best for a job …
Eleven phrases from Dave Courvoisier that ring true for your voice-over career success – starting with where the buck stops …
Voice actors tend to be wonderfully creative, naturally talented and charismatic. Many are highly business minded, too. But as VO pro Natasha Marchewka discovered, natural talent will only take you so far. A worthy coach will lift someone to the next level in any game. Here’s how …
Don’t laugh: Long-term security in a voice-over career IS possible, argues voice talent/coach J. Michael Collins – if you approach it as an investment in clients and genres that builds ‘compound interest.’ Here’s the plan …