What Agents (+Managers) Need to Hear in your Demo
If you’ve been on your VO journey long enough, you know that one person will say DO THIS and another will say NEVER DO THAT. It can feel so frustrating. That’s why we’re always trying […]
Why It’s Important to Dream
I’m JUST now learning to dream in my VO career. For so long, I think I was scared of disappointment. There’s already so much rejection in this career, why set myself up for more? My […]
How to Price Audiobooks
How do you price audiobooks?Audiobooks aren’t charged per word or reach. They’re charged PER FINISHED HOUR. PER FINISHED HOUR DEFINEDPer Finished Hour (PFH) is the total length of the final, edited audiobook, versus […]
How to Find Your Voice Over Niche
CommercialsAnimationVideo GamesAudiobooksE-LearningCorporate/IndustrialPromoTrailersNarrationRadio ImagingIVR/TelephonyLive AnnounceDubbing There are so many voice over genres.So, how do you find YOUR voice over niche? EXPLOREExplore the different genres.This could be through As you learn about them, ask “What feels […]
Getting a Booked VO Spot
Melanie Thomas, manager with ACM, posted an article on LinkedIn and it’s a question we get a lot. How can you get a booked VO spot? Can you ask for a […]
What I Learned from YOU
Let me begin by saying, “THANK YOU” for teaching me so much. Here are 7 things (among many) that I have learned from you. 1| Constantly be a student, aim […]
Booked VO Job Tips
There is nothing that produces more anxiety than your first BOOKED VO job. From the euphoria of booking the job to actually getting directed can be a roller coaster of emotions. Here are some of […]
Audiobook Pseudonyms
“T” DM’d me this question –What do you do if your narrating pseudonym has “taken off” with more work than your primary name? Don’t get me wrong, the checks are just as […]
How to Determine & Negotiate a VO Commercial Rate (Non-Union)
Determining appropriate rates, understanding industry standards, and negotiating with clients are some of the top questions I hear from voice actors. And honestly? It can feel overwhelming—because every genre and usage case is different. 🔧 BASIC […]
Regional Accent: Ditch or Embrace?
If you have a regional accent, should you DITCH it? Or EMBRACE it? If this question was asked a decade or more ago, I’d have said ditch it. The majority of opportunities were calling […]