Perspective is a marvelous thing. Looking at oneself, a situation or an object from a variety of vantage points often reveals something important to us that one can’t see from their singular point of view. It’s true in life and …
So, maybe you’ve heard the intimidating stories about life on the big “Pay-to-Play” (P2P) sites like Voices.com (VDC) and Voice123.com (V123). You know, that one about Dorcas (your cousin’s friend’s neighbor) who paid the $300-$400 fee to get a premium …
In a previous blog post, I wrote about 4 Reasons To Use a Pseudonym. The reasons are personal and varied and no one reason is right for every narrator. Just as varied is how you put that pseudonym to use. …
This month on the Such A Voice blog, we’ve been talking about accountability partners and social media. Both topics have to do with communication. Nowadays, there are many ways in which you can converse with others. I’d like to …
Nowadays, social media is at our fingertips, and it’s quickly become an outlet for our lives. People share everything, from what their cat did last night to their professional goals and accomplishments. Once you engage with website branding and start …
“What is the most important thing to add to my social media profile and professional voice-over website?” This is the most common question I am asked about marketing and branding. How you display yourself and your work online matters. …
We all know how important branding is for big companies like Nike, Snickers, and McDonald’s, but it’s hard to imagine that voice-over actors need branding just as much as those big companies. A brand is what sets you apart from …
Once we finish our initial voice-over training, demos still warm from the recording studio, we begin to think about how to get voice work. Most of the time, auditions land you the job. But, where do you find these auditions? …
A common conversation in the voice acting biz revolves around the concept of “finding your signature sound.” Oftentimes, this concept is met with absolute, sheer panic, as in: “Oh no! I don’t know what my signature sound is and …
It’s the new year, and if you’re one of those folks who embark on New Year’s Resolutions, why not consider one for your VO business? I don’t mean vague platitudes like, “market myself more” or “get more gigs.” I want …
We are always excited to hear from our graduates and learn more about what they’re currently up to! This month, we are hearing from voice-over talent, Gina Stack. She graduated from our Premier VIP program with Sara Sherman a couple …
It’s been said that good help is hard to find. There is also the investment in the process and the personnel. While it’s true that professional voice-over talent are typically a one-person operation, what if you could get some help …