Book More Voice-Over Work By Asking Better Questions By Susan Berkley As you build your voice-over business, you’ll be making lots of prospecting calls. The worst thing you can do is meekly ask the voice buyer if they like your demo and then hurry off the phone yet that’s what many people do. The…
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NEW! I’ve been invited to participate in The Sonnet Project and we need your support!
The Sonnet Project is a year-long internet-based, video exploration of Shakespeare’s great love poems. They will professionally film all 154 sonnets, performed by 154 different actors in 154 unique locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City. I’ve just been signed on along with Lynn Cohen – Magda in Sex in the City…
Achieving Voice Over Success: How To Get Unstuck
Achieving Voice Over Success: How To Get Unstuck By Susan Berkley Wanna’ know a big success lesson that only took me…’duh…like 25 years to learn? Here it is. Eye popping, jaw-dropping success in voice-over does not come from methodical, “step one, step two, step three” type of activity. It comes from an all out assault;…
My Best Voice Over Pronunciation Secrets
My Best Voice Over Pronunciation Secrets By Susan Berkley Former President George W. Bush was famous for his mispronunciations including, “misunderestimate,” “hispanically” and “subliminable.” Hillary Clinton once slaughtered the name of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, calling him “Meh, um, Menedvadah — whatever,” during a debate. But we professional voice talent are expected to pronounce words…
The Price of Nice
The Price of Nice By Susan Berkley Whether you’re just starting out in voice over or your career is in gear, pay careful attention to what I’m about to say. One of the main reasons voice actors don’t book the job is because they are bland and boring. Most of us have nice voices–some of…
How To Get Paid For Your Voice Over Work
How To Get Paid For Your Voice Over Work By Susan Berkley You might be wondering why I am stating the obvious here. I mean, you record a voice-over, you get a check, right? Well… not exactly. An Inner Circle member who is just starting out told me she had gotten “stiffed” on her…
Top 6 ‘Best Practices’ for Productive Voice Over Practice Sessions
Top 6 ‘Best Practices’ for Productive Voice Over Practice Sessions By Susan Berkley You don’t need me to sell you on the benefits of practice I’m sure. We all know it makes perfect. But what’s the best way to practice your voice over skills to improve and get more comfortable behind the mic? Turns out…
Proven Networking Tips for Voice Talent
By Susan Berkley Nothing beats face time for making a lasting and favorable impression that can lead to work. There are many networking organizations you can join but one that is specifically useful to voice talent is MCA-i.org, an organization of media communications professionals, including many producers of commercials, corporate audio and documentaries. There’s…
The 5 Laws of Voice Over Success
By Susan Berkley There are a lot of moving parts to voice over success. Training, demos, performance, auditions, home studios, finding voice buyers who will appreciate your talent and the skills you bring to the table. When we work with emerging talent our primary goal is to help them gain clarity so they can make…
Do You Know Your Voice Over Archetype?
Do You Know Your Voice Over Archetype? By Susan Berkley One of the most frustrating things for voice over beginners and experienced pros is giving voice buyers, producers and casting directors exactly what they want. In the old days we auditioned live at an agent, client or casting director’s office. And while it…
