First of all, what exactly is a hybrid audiobook deal? Hybrid deal (noun): An unsanctioned contract whereby the author or rights holder of a book pays the narrator a per finished hour amount in addition to royalty-share to cover the …
Working Wednesday: Bring YOU To Your Voice-Over Character Voice-over is perfect for those of us that want to play “let’s pretend.” We sometimes carry as many as twenty different characters/personalities around in our pocket. It’s also fabulous for those of …
I love what I do. If you’re reading this article, you likely feel the same! As professional voice actors, we get to be our own boss, for the most part, making our own schedules and deciding when we want to …
Now, you think to yourself, I can finally get down to business and get my voice out there. You print off the copy for the audition, analyze it, record it, and then you begin to panic. “It sounds pretty good, …
This month’s Talent Spotlight is Tim Huchton! Since finishing his voice-over training and voice-over demo with us, Tim has gone on to book seven voice-over gigs! We’re here today to talk with Tim more about these jobs and what else he’s …
Scenario: You are a fairly new audiobook narrator who is trying to build a portfolio of quality titles. Out of the blue, you get an offer to narrate something a bit out of your wheelhouse. Something that doesn’t align with …
You have to begin each day with intention and purpose, and you must always be a G.O.A.T! Not the cute farm kind of goat or the “let’s do yoga” kind of goat, but a G.O.A.T. – Greatest of All Time! …
Most people are busy. Really busy. We live in fast paced world where self-care can take a back seat to everything else. As self-employed voice-over artists and entrepreneurs, we are focused each day on climbing to the top of our …
*Such A Voice is not currently partnered with voices.com. Instead, we’re working with VOICEOVERVIEW.com to help you build your voice-over career.Welcome to the wonderful world of voice over! You’ve taken the leap to an exciting, energizing industry that requires incredible …
When you’re working on a platform like ACX, Spoken Realms, Findaway, Authors Republic or some other freelancer site, you are not just an audiobook narrator, you’re also a producer. That means you are responsible for full production: from receipt of …
When dealing with copy, we sometimes run into tricky words and phrasing that can trip us up. I am providing a few voice-over technique tips and exercises to help overcome such obstacles, especially when you may be dealing with timed …
As a character voice actress, I’m often surprised by how many different “voice-onalities” I’m able to create week after week. First, let me say I use the expression “voice-onality” not only because it’s cute and catchy, but also because it …