Us-Speak Versus Them-Speak
A recent survey ranked the least favorite office jargon.
And it reminded me of something I learned a long time ago, that has served me well:
When sp…
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Three Simple Questions We Often Forget When Creating Characters
If you've studied with me, you may have heard me remind you to ask yourself what your role is in your production (who are you), and to describe your a…
Make Rules For The Forest, Make Exceptions For A Tree
I was in the lunch room at a client's studio today, and I overheard a phrase I loved.
And it appears the person that said it created it, because when…
If You Could Tell Your Just-Getting-Started VO Self Advice, What Would It Be?
In a couple of weeks, we're going to officially launch the VOHeroes.com website and its new curriculum and offerings to the world.
Leading up to that…
Figuring Out Your Characters From Their Menus And Choices
I had a great opportunity today to put to use the idea of personal menus and top choices that we had looked at in a previous video.
And I was able to…
Ever Notice The Type You Get Jealous Of?
I wonder if you're like me...that occasionally, you might find yourself with little pangs of jealousy when someone in your circle enjoys a big win.
I…
The Art Of Shouting
Who knew that shouting realistically when doing voice over work was a thing?
It is.
And how you handle both the execution and recording of that part…
On Never, Ever, Ever Booking With That Certain Casting Office
I just got back from both an on-camera audition, and a very rare in-studio audition.
Like...there's a sun and stuff.
In both cases, I was going in f…
Making Getting Started 33% Easier and 33% More Effective
I've been teaching Getting Started In Voice Over for over a decade, and some 7,000 people have taken it either online or in person.
Wow. I had to loo…
Get Off The Dime And Onto The Quarter
You've heard of stopping on a dime.
You've heard of getting off that dime.
I'm here to tell you that getting off the dime, moving over to the quarte…
What If The Content In An Audiobook Is…Uncomfortable?
A question was recently asked in the private discussion group for the ACX Master Class, and the answer didn't precisely match the question.
Someone a…
Your Single-A Self Versus Your Triple-A Self
It struck me that in the fight to avoid announcer-iness, the single-A version of voicing copy, you might do well to remember the three other A's.
The…
So Long, VO2GoGo…Hello, Project X
It's been about a year or so that I've been hinting at a rebranding of VO2GoGo - for so many reasons.
The team and I have been working hard on it, an…
Why Those Other Casting Sites Usually Aren’t Worth It
Seems like every month or two, some new startup comes along that is going to reinvent the casting game with a new site that promises to be the coolest…
Speeding Up The Playback On The Audible App
Just a quick show of hands...do you alter the playback speed on the Audible app when you're listening to audiobooks?
Are you as against it as I am?
…
Help Me Solve A Lovely Mystery!
Hey there!
So, I'm just sittin' there...minding my own business...
...when one of you sent me a lovely gift, and it arrived in the mail.
Problem is…
Too Late, Melissa. You Already Are.
Hey there!
Several people made me aware of a Twitter thread discussing voice over training curriculums, in which my name came up.
Melissa opined tha…
The Difference Between Mansplaining and Advice?
Hey there!
I was just put in my place by a stranger, after she asked for some advice.
Now, I need your advice to tell me if I need remedial training…
Project X Is Just About Ready. I’m A Bit Giddy.
Hey there!
I just got finished doing a walkthrough of the new Project X site with the coaches and staff here at the Palatial HQ.
(Well, they were at…
Do Networking Events Make You Anxious? Let’s Fix That.
Hey there!
I was talking with a performer at a voice over meetup, and he confided in me that he absolutely hated the type of event we were at.
"I ha…