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    Category: Articles

    Dyslexia, And The Palindromic Poem. The Wha?

    Hey there! I often hear people talk about dyslexia potentially being a speed bump in their pursuit of a performance career, especially when it comes …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 30, 2019
    8 Comments

    How To Voice Copy That’s Set In Italics

    Hey, there! The other day, I got a question from my client Sara asking me an interesting question. How would she narrate an audiobook passage that i…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 29, 2019
    7 Comments

    Audible Retail Samples: Why They Suck And Why It Doesn’t Really Matter

    I was looking through a Facebook Group for professional audiobook narrators I'm in, and this question popped up: "OK, what does ACX do to tracks afte…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 28, 2019
    3 Comments

    Are You Committed? Or Just…Interested?

    Hey there! I was tickled to death by an article by Anthony Moore that really connected: he's been trying to put together a comprehensive course, one …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 27, 2019
    3 Comments

    Prioritizing…Nashville Style

    Hey there! I love Nashville - I love the music, the people (J. Rodney Turner's there!), I've been in films there, I have family there, and there's a …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 26, 2019
    4 Comments

    The Two Things People Judge About You Within Seconds

    Hey there! I"m a big fan of Dr. Travis Bradberry - and of Amy Cuddy. (If you haven't seen their TED talks, or read their books, I think you'll find …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 25, 2019
    13 Comments

    The Guaranteed Way To Completely Avoid Criticism

    Hey there! How does it feel to be criticized? Even when you invite it, it's still sometimes hard to take. You say, "I welcome your comments," and whe…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 24, 2019
    4 Comments

    Let’s Finally Close The Digital Literacy Gender Gap

    Hey, there! In class, at workouts, on coffee dates – I hear it all the time. “I hate computers.” “I’m tech illiterate.” “My laptop a…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 23, 2019
    4 Comments

    Mr. Wonderful Is Actually More Wonderful Than I Thought

    Hey there! I watched Kevin O'Leary, from Shark Tank, speak live here in LA tonight. I was ready for the jerk I'd been seeing on the show for these p…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 22, 2019
    4 Comments

    Celebrate Your Isolation!

    Hey there! Doing what we do can be a very lonely situation: auditioning, study, rehearsal and so much more is done by ourselves in our artist's garre…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 21, 2019
    9 Comments

    For Your Health: Not Perfect. Just Better.

    Hey there! I got an email from a viewer who wants to be referred to as Jonesy, who wrote saying he felt a great deal of pressure to be perfect in his…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 20, 2019
    12 Comments

    The Gig Economy: RIP?

    Hey there! I'm seeing more and more articles decrying the depressing actual results for the people providing services to sites promoting the gig econ…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 19, 2019
    5 Comments

    Voices.com Complained To YouTube That I Violated Their Privacy

    Hey there! I don't think Voices.com was happy that I read you their email asking me to join their coaches program on a previous video, along with my …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 18, 2019
    17 Comments

    The Crazy Backward Way IKEA Prices Their Stuff

    Hey there! I was flabbergasted when I first learned the process by which IKEA arrives at their ridiculously low prices. You'd think they'd look at t…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 17, 2019
    4 Comments

    One More Insanely Over-engineered Piece Of Gear: My UPS

    Hey there! I used to work at AOL, and in August of 1996, everyone at the company learned a very painful lesson. It's one that I pay attention to to …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 16, 2019
    13 Comments

    Your Glasses And Crucial Laptop Positioning Info

    Hey there! I've been going to physical therapy for about a month to take care of a nagging neck and shoulder issue. You're not going to believe the …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 15, 2019
    10 Comments

    If You’re The Smartest Person In The Room, Do This ASAP

    Hey there! Sometimes, we find ourselves being of service to others with our knowledge. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling to keep up with what o…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 14, 2019
    12 Comments

    73 Videos In, My First Hater Appears

    Hey there! It had to happen sooner or later. Someone decided that I'm a whole lot of nothing with these videos. But then, that's the way it always …
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 13, 2019
    17 Comments

    Who Is Your Most Dangerous Adversary?

    Hey there! As you sit there in the waiting room, getting set to go in for your on-camera audition, who's the actor that's going to give you the bigge…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 12, 2019
    7 Comments

    There Is No Failure, Only Feedback

    Hey there! When I saw that phrase, it really resonated with me. Why? Because with failure comes shame. But with feedback comes value. Here's how t…
    David H. Lawrence XVII March 11, 2019
    5 Comments
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