Have you ever felt frustrated about getting started in voice overs because you’ve heard the same people get all the work? That’s the word on a lot of the voice over bulletin boards and social media and I want to put a stop to this right now because it simply is not true. It’s a…
One of the great things about voice-over is that you’re not live and that’s great news for anyone who makes mistakes while reading copy and that’s all of us. . Yet many novices become flustered and frustrated when they miss a word or stumble. Some people get completely derailed. So if you make mistakes, relax!…
Some years ago I booked a non-broadcast voice-over job with a big corporate client whose name you’ll recognize. I made a few hundred bucks from that first job but they liked my work and we continued to work together for almost 15 years. One day I got curious about how much business they had brought…
How to Minimize Annoying Mouth Noise By Susan Berkley Clicks, pops and slurps. Mouth noise can be a real occupational hazard for voice talent. Some producers will even stop hiring you if can’t get the problem under control. Ouch! But never fear, there are many things you can do to reduce or eliminate mouth noise….
Book More Voice-Over Work By Asking Better Questions By Susan Berkley As you build your voice-over business, you’ll be making lots of prospecting calls. The worst thing you can do is meekly ask the voice buyer if they like your demo and then hurry off the phone yet that’s what many people do. The best…