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News: Awards
5/31/09 - Audies Gala in New York Honors Scores Of Narrators And Publishers For Excellence, by John Florian
4/22/09 - APA Announces Audie Nominees for Audiobook of the Year & Distinquished Achievement in Production
3/25/09 - Voicey Awards Announce Winners, Honoring Best Voice-Over Talent in Nine Categories
3/15/09 - Voicey Awards Finalists Announced In Nine Categories
2/25/09 - Promax/BDA Creates Don LaFontaine Legacy Award Plus Honors for Best Female & Best Male Voice Overs
2/9/09 - Audies Finalists Are Announced By APA; 2009 Competition Draws Most Entries Ever
1/19/09 - 3rd Annual Voicey Awards Open For Nominations: Who's 'The Best'?
6/4/08 - 13th Annual Audie Awards Recognize Innovation and Impact
4/7/08 - Tony Award Nominee Tim Curry to Host The Audies Awards, May 30 in LA
3/17/08 - The APA Names Five Finalists for The Audies Audiobook of the Year
2/22/08 - 2008 Voicey Awards Winners!
2/20/08 - 2008 Audies Awards Names Finalists - Check The Voices
2/12/08 - And The 2008 Voicey Awards Finalists Are ...
12/27/07 - Voicey Awards Nominations Open Jan. 1
12/10/2007 - VO Victory Contest Winner & Finalists Share Success Tips
News: Events (Industry & Training)
6/23/09 - Pat Fraley's "Accent On Dialects" Master Event, July 11, Reveals How To 'Whip Up Dialects' Quickly
6/22/09 - In New York: De-Stress & Reset Your Creative Charge At VoiceOverXtra's "Voice Talent & Actor Nurture Night," Wednesday, July 22
6/15/09 - New To Voice-Overs? Catch The Stars At Joan Baker's 'Secrets Of Voice-Over Success,' July 29 in New York City
6/11/09 - VoiceLympics Cruise Cooks Up Delicious 'Menu' for Voice-Over 'Adventure of a Lifetime'
6/10/09 - 'VOICE 2010' Dates & Location Announced: June 2-5, Century Plaza Hyatt in Los Angeles
6/3/09 - Bettye Zoller Opens Book Of Audiobook Jobs At 'Audiobook Intensive Weekend' July 11-12 in Dallas
6/2/09 - Learn Voice-Over Game / Interactive Skills At Pat Fraley's 'Game World' Event, June 20 in Los Angeles
5/22/09 - Audiobook Contest Seeks New Narrator "Plucked Out Of Book-Reading Obscurity" To Voice Projects
5/21/09 - VoiceActing Academy Sets Hollywood Premiere Of 'Freshman Weekend Workshop' June 27-28
5/13/09 - Mingle With Audiobook Superstars At Audies Gala May 29 in NYC - At APAC Narrator's Track, Too
5/12/09 - LA Triple Play: Deb Munro Brings Bob Bergen & George Whittam To New VO Weekend Workshops, June 6 & 7
5/8/09 - Smiles Abound In Photo Review of Voice Coaches' 3rd Annual Advanced Marketing Expo
5/7/09 - Take A Cable Car To Voice-Over Summer School - On Voice One's Fast Track!
5/4/09 - Internet 'Audition Olympics' Sport A 3rd Workshop This Month; Bettye Zoller & Jim Conlan Tell How To Win
4/29/09 - Registration Ends Friday For Harlan Hogan's TeleSeminar On Building Your VO Business
4/17/09 - Many VO Genres Are Growing Dramatically - Learn & Network At 'Tech + You = Opportunity' Event, May 2
4/14/09 - Audiobook's 'Performing Royalty' Will Teach Reading Skills May 9 in LA Event
4/6/09 - VoiceLympics Pre-Cruise Log #4: Take Wave-Making Workshops With Five Top Coaches; Hear Winning Commercials Now
3/23/09 - At Pat Fraley's 'The Crowned Heads of Casting' Event in LA, Apr. 18: Learn 'What The People In Power Want'
3/13/09 - VoiceLympics Pre-Cruise Log #3: Voice Actors Win Free Cruise & Workshops; Others Win Prizes, Hear Auditions & Learn Tips
3/6/09 - Catch Bettye Zoller's Enthusiasm To Advance Your VO Career - Workshops in Dallas, Houston & NYC
2/27/09 - Pump Up VO Skills With Deb Munro's TeleVoice Workouts - From Her Studio To Your Home
2/19/09 - 'VolceOver Audition Olympics' Coming To Dallas & Houston - Practice To Win More Audition Gold
2/18/09 - Stimulus Package ... For Voice-Over Master's Class At VoiceActing Academy, Mar. 12-15
2/17/09 - Auditioning Techniques: Learn From Masters At Pat Fraley's San Francisco Workshop, Mar. 7
2/16/09 - Bettye Zoller To Present Keynote VO Workshop At ATHE Conference in NYC ... And More
2/13/09 - Hartford Becoming A Voice-Over Workshop Capitol - See Marc Cashman Mar. 28 ... MJ Lallo Apr. 18-19
2/9/09 - "VoiceOver Workout" & "Talking Audio" Comes To LA Feb. 28-Mar. 1, With Deb Munro, Marc Graue & George Whittam
2/3/09 - Learn the Audiobook Niche & Create A Demo At Pat Fraley's Billion $ Read, Feb. 28-Mar. 1 in LA
1/23/09 - VoiceLympics Pre-Cruise Log #2: Important Deadlines Are Near; Coach Bob Bergen's 'Dream Come True'
1/21/09 - Hollywood's 'Voice Over Work Out Lounge' Morphs Into 6-Week 'Best In The Booth' Series
1/20/09 - VoiceActing Academy Sets 2009 Schedule for San Diego Workshops & Telecourses
1/12/2009 - Bettye Zoller's Jan-Feb VO Workshops Cover Biz, Narrations, Characters - Kids, Too!
1/10/09 - VoiceLympics Pre-Cruise Log #1: Cabin Price Reduced; Deb Munro One of Five 'Incredible' Coaches
12/17/08 - January 'Skype-inars' Bring HIgh-Quality Audio to Advanced Voice-Over Classes
12/8/08 - New York VO Mixer Draws Nearly 300 Voice Actors to Networking (And Fun) At Its Best
12/3/08 - Winner of VoiceLympics Cruise Contest Will Get Free Cruise Package for Two!
11/18/08 - 'Your Demo, A to Z' - Free Tele-Conference Dec. 4 Tells How to Produce Your First Demo Or Upgrade
11/6/08 - Learn How To Voice Match At Pat Fraley's ADR/Looping Training Event, Dec. 6 in LA
10/30/08 - The New York Voice Over Mixer ... Big Party in the Big Apple, Friday, Dec. 5
10/13/08 - Build Your Character(s) At 'Toon Time!' Nov. 29-30, With Deb Munro & Friends
10/6/08 - Record Audiobook Demo & Learn From Top Pros at Pat Fraley's 'Billion $ Read' Event, Nov. 8-9 in LA
9/29/08 - Sunday Afternoons In Manhattan : Roundabout Copy Class With Melody Jones Starts This Week
9/24/08 - Canadian Voice-Over Workshops Abound With Coach Deb Munro (A VO Cruise, Too!)
9/24/08 - Get Into The Voice-Over 'Game World' With Pat Fraley, Oct. 12 in Los Angeles
9/15/08 - Voice Acting for Today's New Media & The VO Biz - Bettye Zoller's Fall Workshops
9/10/08 - VoiceLympic Cruise 2009: Training At Sea! Booking Deadline is Feb. 1
9/9/08 - The Practical Midwest (Voice-Over) Pickle ... & Sept. 27-28 Chicago MELT DOWN & ER Improv Event, by Pat Fraley
9/7/08 - Learn the Radio Imaging Niche Sept. 27 with VoiceHunter.com's Gabby Nistico
9/5/08 - Learn How to Get VO Work Through Self-Promotion at Phoenix Workshop, Sept. 25
8/27/08 - 'Play Among the Stars' ... A Unique Day of Performing with the Pros! Sept. 20
8/10/08 - Voice 2008 Report: Sunday, Aug. 10
8/11/08 - Voice 2008 Report: Monday, Aug. 11
8/9/08 - Voice 2008 Report: Saturday, Aug. 9
8/7/08 - Voice 2008 Report: Thursday, Aug. 7
8/8/08 - Voice 2008 Report: Friday, Aug. 8
8/7/08 - Voice 2008: Red Carpet Networking Reception Photos
8/4/08 - Audition Wizardry: Deb Munro Tells How To Pass Hidden Tests - Friday at Voice 2008
8/4/08 - Xtra, Xtra! Enjoy Daily Reports Fom Voice 2008, Aug. 7-11, On VoiceOverXtra!
Study With Celebrity VO Talent/Teacher Rodney Saulsberry - In LA Or At Home
7/28/08 - "Making Money With VoiceOvers" Conference Brings VO Teachers & Celebrities to Dallas Sept. 6-7
7/15/08 - Scott Brick and Sunday Muse Headline Workshops at Nakamoto Productions
7-9-08 - Julie Williams' 'Proven Voice Over Techniques' Workshop Travels to CT Aug. 30
7/7/08 - Enjoy Midsummer VO Tune-Up This Sunday in Tulsa: Two Seminars with Pro Bettye Zoller
6/25/08 - Improve Your Home Studio IQ At The VOICE 2008 'TechTalk Terrace'
6/20/08 - Prepare Your Animation/Character Demo With 7 Masters - In Hollywood!
6/16/08 - Nashville Voiceover Evening June 29 Features VO Acting & Biz with Bettye Zoller
6/13/08 - Voice-Over Cruise! "Mic n Me n Porky" In 2009 With Deb Munro & Bob Bergen
6/10/08 - Deb Munro Invites VOs to The Voice Pitt BBQ June 14 Near Vancouver
6/6/08 - 'The Almighty Playback' - Pat Fraley's New Podcast & Phoenix Workshop, June 28
6/2/08 - Joe Cipriano, Bob Bergen & Peter Rofe To Host Panels At VOICE 2008
5/28/08 - Pat Fraley Comes East with Two Unique Workshops: June 21-22 in Connecticut
5/27/08 - Bettye Zoller Tours U.S. With Her Popular Voice-Over Workshops
5/20/08 - VOICE 2008 Conference Offers Day Pass & Extends Earlybird Special
5/16/08 - Three Questions (Actually, More) To Three VO Industry Greats
5/12/08 - Audiobook Narrators Get On Track at Audio Publisher's Conference May 29
4/29/08 - Xavier Paul's New Tele-Seminar Series Details 'Making Money in Voiceovers"
4/21/08 - Hear Audiobook Narrator Scott Brick & Authors at LA Times Festival of Books, April 27 at UCLA
4/18/08 - Audit (Attend Free) LA Beginner and Advanced VO Classes, April and May
4/18/08 - Bob Bergen - Voice of Porky Pig - Makes Hartford,CT Workshop Debut May 17-18
4/16/08 - 'Take Control' Of Your Career At Advanced Marketing Expo, May 3, Schenectady, NY
4/11/08 - Deb Munro Creates New Workshops & Hosts Open House May 3
3/25/08 - VOICE 2008 Conference, Aug. 8-11, Adds Presenters & Sets Schedule
3/14/08 - Comedy in VO! Learn the Skills: April 5 in LA with Pat Fraley & Candi Milo
3/10/08 - Learn "The Business of VO" With Bettye Zoller in Dallas, April 26
2/21/08 - VOICE 2008 Conference Announces 21 Presenters & Earlybird Special
2/20/08 - Women In Animation VO Group Meetings in LA: Mic Time & More
2/18/08 - Rodney Saulsberry's Commercial Workshops & Teleclass Coming Soon
2/18/08 - Take Cashman Cache Workshops On Hollywood Nights (And Saturdays)
2/15/08 - 'Roundabout' Workshops in Manhattan - Feb. 18 and Friday Nights
2/13/08 - Bettye Zoller Announces Spring & Summer Voice-Over Workshops
2/8/08 - Learn ADR / Looping At Pat Fraley's Master's Event, March 8-9
2/6/08 - 'Not A Demo Demo' Course Starts Mar. 18 in Hollywood
2/2/08 - Harlan Hogan & Elaine Clark Present April Weekend Workshops in Portland & Sarasota
1/31/08 - Children's Voice-Over Workshop Returns To Dallas March 30, With Bettye Zoller
1/29/08 - Free Teleseminar Jan. 31: Seven Ways to Grow Your Voice-Over Business
1/25/08 - Sharpen Your VO Ad Acting Skills With Jan. 30 BraintracksAudio Teleseminar
1/15/08 - Ed Asner & Pat Fraley Teach American Masters VO Event, Feb. 9
1/8/08 - Debbie Munro Crosses Canada With VO Workouts
1/7/08 - Bob Bergen Animates Atlanta March 8-9
12/21/2007 - Bettye Zoller Teaches VO Biz & Acting, Feb. 16-17
12/19/2007 - Cartoon Voices for Kids Workshop, March 16 in Sacramento
12/10/2007 - Bettye Zoller Announces University of Tulsa VO Workshop, Feb. 3
News: Humor
3/24/09 - 'Davey Gravy' and 'Potluck Pollak' Win Honors in 'Ridiculous Branding Contest'
3/10/09 - "The Voice Of A Rutabaga" ... Um, Say What? Oh - It's The Photoshop Ridiculous Branding Contest!
3/10/09 - Laugh Break: Voice Actor Rosemary Watson Hassles "The Donald" In New Bailout Spoof
New! Excalibur CB8001 Virtura-con Voice Recording System, by Tom Edwards
12/16/08 - Santa Tightens His Belt This Christmas (But He Sounds A Bit Like Pat Fraley)
11/5/08 - But Who Won the OTHER Election? The Best VO Political Impersonators Are ...
10/28/08 - Vote Now! Sarah, Barack & John (VO Impersonators) Want You ...
9/19/08 - Politics, Schmolitics - Let's Have Fun! Voice Your Political Impersonation ...
4/10/08 - BBC News Reader "Hit By Giggling Fit" - And It's Contagious!
3/31/08 - David Cavanaugh Pursues "Lost" Goal (With Tongue in His Cheek)
News: Industry
4/10/09 - "The Voice That Rocks" Audio Documentary Will Reveal Working Life Of A Voice Actor
4/2/09 - AFTRA & SAG Reach Tentative Agreement With Ad Industry On New Commercials
Video Emails Hold Potential For More Voice-Over Work, As Goodmail Cures Bug & Virus Issues
1/7/09 - Edge Studio Expands Staff & Classes Line-Up; Offers Evaluation/Placement Plan for Beginners
12/31/08 - Report on the Voice Over Industry: 2009
12/5/08 - VO Biz Survey Report / Part 2: 172 Ways Voice Actors Are Coping With Today's Economic Challenges, by John Florian
12/2/08 - VO Biz Survey Report / Part 1: How's Business? Voice Actors Compare Job Volume & Income With A Year Ago, by John Florian
A Voice From the Past Reminds Voice Actor: 'Give Back' to Others, by Bob Jordan
10/28/08 - Voice Actor Survey: How's Business Lately? Help Spot What's Happening Today ...
10/21/08 - Bring "Holiday Magic" Smiles to Kids in Hospitals With Your Stories, Songs, Riddles & Rhymes
9/30/08 - "Voice For Hire" Book Sales Begin Today: Career Guide By Randy Thomas & Peter Rofé
9/16/08 - Audiobooks: Americans Are 'All Ears' As Sales Surpass $1 Billion, Says APA
9/13/08 - The Future of Voice-Overs: Need Will Grow; Tech & Biz Savvy Top Priorities, by Alex Torrenegra
7/17/08 - Voice123 Starts New Forum For Premium Subscribers
7/9/08 - Unions: AFTRA Members Ratify New 3-Year Primetime TV Contract
6/13/08 - e-LearningVoices.com Debuts as Voice-Over Casting Site for e-Learning Project Firms
6/11/08 - "I Rock The MIC VO" Social Networking Site Gets New Name: VoiceoverUniverse.com
5/9/08 - Promote These PSAs for Myanmar Cyclone Relief
5/6/08 - New Social Networking Site Sizzles Online for Voice Actors: 'I Rock The Mic VO.com'
5/1/08 - Health Insurance Survey Report: Most Voice Actors Covered, But Worry ... 18% Have None, by John Florian
5/1/08 - Health Insurance Survey Report: You Said It: Today's Health Insurance 'Horrendous' ... And Other Comments, by John Florian
4/10/08 - Concerned About Health Insurance? VoiceOverXtra Conducts Survey
4/9/08 - Rodney Saulsberry Launches Online Travel Web Site for VO Industry
3/31/08 - AFTRA & SAG: So Much for Solidarity, by Bobbin Beam
3/31/08 - AFTRA's Weekend Bombshell: Cut Ties With SAG ... Picket Lines on the Horizon?
3/17/08 - What Influences Voice Seekers To Hire You Online? Voices.com Surveys Clients
3/14/08 - Voice123 Nears 2 Million Online Auditions & Prize-Watch Is On
3/5/08 - Voice123 Online Casting Service Boosts Features
2/13/08 - Writers Strike Ends: A 'Go' For Oscar Voices
2/12/08 - Writers Vote Today: End Strike Or Continue?
12/31/07 - 2008 Outlook Bright for Voice-Overs, Says New Report
News: People
1/18/09 - Peter O'Connell Elected to MCA-I Board & Chairs Membership Committee
12/11/08 - 'Better Than Before' ... Rodney Saulsberry's New Motivational Album Strikes Chord With Voice Acting
12/10/08 - 'Best Voices of 2008' Named By AudioFile Magazine for Audiobooks
10/8/08 - A Voice-Over Forum Encounter Leads Two Voice Actors To A (Winning) Ghostly Song
9/7/08 - You Can Send Email Messages to Family of Don LaFontaine; Memorial Service Sept. 9, by Beau Weaver
9/2/08 - "My Favorite Don Story": The Tombstone Trailer & Voice Legend Don LaFontaine, by Tom Kane
9/2/08 - Don LaFontaine: The Great One's Voice Lives On In Fond Memories
8/27/08 - Don LaFontaine 'Continues to Stabilize'; Nita: "Your Kindness Overwhelms Me"
8/26/08 - Don LaFontaine In Critical Condition With Blood Clot; Prayers Urged For Recovery
6/11/08 - Voice Overs On Demand Podcast Interviews Rodney Saulsberry
4/17/08 - DB Cooper, VO-BB Czar, Plays Many Sides of the Voice Game
3/14/08 - Joan Baker Co-Hosting April 28 Star-Studded Event for Alzheimer's Cure
3/5/08 - Deb Munro & Chanti Productions Have New Home ... And A 'Moving' Story
2/27/08 - Would You Let Us See Your Voice-Over Diary? Kara Edwards Did ...
2/06/08 - Tom Dheere Follows Leads ... An Example For All To Follow
1/16/08 - Houston, Miles & Terwilliger Win 'Unofficial' NBC News Intro Contest
1/10/08 - Diane Merritt Is 'Animated' By New Gig!
12/27/2007 - Vote for "unofficial" NBC Nightly News Intro
12/19/2007 - 21 Worldwide VO's Record 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' - In Just One Day!
12/14/2007 - Peter O'Connell Featured in Bioshock, VGA's "Game of the Year"
News: Training
11/19/08 - Voice-Over Beginners in New York City Area Offered Experience On VO Projects
9/11/08 - 'Accent on Dialects' CD Set & Workbook Created for Voice Actors
6/17/08 - Voice123 Offers Free Introductory Online Training Every Thursday
1/4/08 - 'All In One Voice' Uniquely Serves VO Novices and Pros
12/11/2007 - Marc Cashman Starts One-On-One VO Coaching
News: VoiceOverXtra
2/19/09 - VoiceOverXtra Expands Calendar Of Voice-Over Training Opportunities Across U.S. and Canada
12/1/08 - Paula Lin Joins VoiceOverXtra As Senior Editor, As Service Expands With Daily News & Features
1/16/08: ARTICLES FEED Delivers VoiceOverXtra News & Features ASAP!
11/24/2007 - Voices.com Content Now On VoiceOverXtra.com
Job Markets
6/12/09 - Promos: Stay Tuned To An Evolving Voice-Over Niche On Network TV
Telephony Primer - Part 2: How To Record For So Many Formats, by Liz de Nesnera
Telephony Primer - Part 1: Press This Voice-Over Niche For Steady Work, by Liz de Nesnera
Voice-Over For Games: Part 2 - A Playbook For Winning Jobs! by J.S. Gilbert
Voice-Over For Games: Evolution Of The Revolution & How To Win - Part 1, The Floppy Years, by J.S. Gilbert
What Happened To All The Commercial Work? What This Means For You Now, by Jim Conlan
Interview: Rick Gordon/ Part 1 - Commercial Voices.com & Explosive Growth of E-Learning, by John Florian
Interview: Rick Gordon/ Part 2 - 'Don't Squeeze Your Clients' & "Set Terms Up Front,' by John Florian
Bettye Zoller's 10-City European Tour Finds Voice-Over Market Expanding, by Bettye Zoller
12/31/08 - 2009 Will Be A 'Bumper Crop' Year For Voice-Overs, by Pat Fraley
Interview: Nick Ivanov, CEO at Graffitti Studio - International Voice-Over Opportunities, by John Florian
Audiobooks: Can You Meet the Demands of this Tough Niche? by Anthony Goff
Audiobooks: If You Want to Be An Audiobook Narrator, Here's How to Start, by Michele Cobb
Voice Talent: Where Does Your Voice Fit Best In Today's Marketplace? by Connie Terwilliger
Podcasting for Fun and Profit - A How-To Guide for Voice Actors, by Frank Frederick
Political Ads (and Others): Should You Voice What You Don't Believe? by James Alburger
Audiobooks: Growing Market Is Great News For Voice Talent, by Pat Fraley
Home Studio
Recording: Telephony, eLearning, Games - Q&A On Word-2-WAV Time-Saving Tool, by Herve Chain
ISDN: Verizon Calls This Customer SERVICE? That's A Big Laugh ... by Mike Harrison
Mic Use: How Close Can I Get To A Shotgun Without Blasting? by Juan Carlos Bagnell
Mic Use: 'Please Don't Swallow The Mic!' ... Rants From A Frustrated Audio Engineer, by Juan Carlos Bagnell
Home Studio: Voice Actor Tests Word-2-WAV: Automating Multi-File Projects, by Liz de Nesnera
Recording On The Road: Keeping Clients Happy From A Panamanian Rainforest, by Rory O'Shea
Recording & Editing Software: How Complex? Beginners, Keep It Simple, by Dan Lenard & George Whittam
Home Studio Environment: Watch Temperature, Humidity and Dust For Best Performance, by Mike Harrison
Home Studio On The Go: Packing For The Perfect 'Worktation', by Mandy Nelson
How to SEND Your Files to Clients Via FTP, Upload & Storage Services, by Peter Drew
Home Studio: What to Buy? Know Your Goals & 'Don't Overthink It', by Dan Lenard
Phone Patch Tech Improves: 'Long Distance Direction At Its Simplest,' by Jeffrey P. Fisher and Harlan Hogan
ISDN Q&A: DigiFon's Dave Immer - Codecs, Telcos & How They Work, by Dave Courvoisier
Home Studio Q&A With Dan Lenard: What to Consider, Buy & Why, by Dave Courvoisier
ISDN - Still 'The' Big League Standard. Do You Need It? The Tech & Costs, By Dave Courvoisier
Home Studio Basics: What You Need & How to Choose, by Dave Courvoisier
Bare-Footed, Beach-Bound VO Gets Urgent Call, Records In Car! by Charlie Glaize
How Much Money Do You Really Need To Spend On VO Equipment? by Ed Helvey
Travelin' VO's: Why Stop Voicing On Vacation? A Portable to Pack, by Liz de Nesnera
Source-Connect: A Personal Experience Installation Guide, by Mary McKitrick
The Porta-Booth: For Quality Recordings On The Go & On The Cheap, by Harlan Hogan
ISDN & Source-Connect: What Are They? Do You Need Them? by Jennifer Vaughn
How To Construct A Bare Bones 'Affordable' Voice-Over Home Studio, by Peter Drew
Home Studio Tours
Home Studio Tour: Jones, TJ
Home Studio Tour: Dratva, Matt
Home Studio Tour: Victor, Ed - Whisper Room Update
Home Studio Tour: Specht, Jon
Home Studio Tour: Victor, Ed
Home Studio Tour: Varner, Alan
Home Studio - Campbell, Colin
Home Studio Tour: Merritt, Diane
Home Studio Tour: Colletti, Cookie
Home Studio Tour: Hovey, Joan Hall
Home Studio Tour: Garcia, Luis
Voice: Acting
Voice Acting: A Dozen Ways To Prepare For The Perfect Read, by Michelle Summers
Voice Acting: "Shut Up!" The Voices In Your Head Won't Go Away - So Employ 'Em! by Penny Abshire
Voice Acting: Apply Your Palette Of Vocal Colors To Brush Words, by Marc Cashman
Directions: The Best Ones Help Create Pictures In Your Mind - Interview with Bill Holmes, Part 2, by John Florian
Voice Acting: Connect With Listener By Lifting The Words Off The Page, by Bobbin Beam
Crappy Copy Complicates Completing Client's Creation (Huh?) How To Cope, by Dave Courvoisier
Character Development in Voice-Overs: Observe, Listen & Draw On Memories, by Bettye Zoller
arTICulate! Exercise Your Tongue & Jaw Before Voice-Over Sessions, by Connie Terwilliger
Voice Acting: It's All About Characters - Make Them Believable For Your Clients and Audience, by Deb Munro
Why Many Voice Talent Aren't Hired ... Are You Making These Mistakes, Too? by David Goldberg
Marking Scripts: Create Visual Cues To Deliver Your Best VO Performance, by Peter Drew
Audiobooks: Audie Award Nominees Share Insights On Narration Challenges, by Pat Fraley
Audiobook Narration Tips: Q&A With Pros Grover Gardner & Scott Brick, By Anthony Goff
Pacing Your Read: Fast, Medium Or Slow - How To Deliver On Time, by Stew Crossen
Auditioning - The Root Canal of Voice-Overs, by Pat Fraley
Audiobook Journal: 'When You're Doing Everything, It Takes Time to Do It Right,' by Bobbin Beam
Interview: MJ Lallo - How to Become Your Animation Characters At the Mic, by John Florian
Political Attack Ads: 'It's Just a Job' ... NPR Interviews Reveal Techniques
Voice: Stop the Stumbles! A Quick Way to Get Your Brain and Mouth Working Again, by Peter Drew
TV Promos: Train Like An Olympian & Know Lingo For Gold Medal Reads, by David Alden
The Dry, Flat Read: 'So Shocking That Everyone Will Sit Up And Notice,' by Bettye Zoller
Relax, Study Emotions & Characters to Create Your Own 'Voice Print' by Lou Hunt
Load Your Words With Attitude & Emotion: Lift 'Hope' ... Feel 'Pain'! by Marc Cashman
Sure, You Breathe When Reading Copy - The Trick Is Knowing How, by Juan Carlos Bagnell
Warm-Up: Ducks, Brass Monkeys, Apathetic, Sympathetic ... Take The Announcer's Test! by Bobbin Beam
Audiobooks: 'Listening Makes Perfect' to Master the Subtleties of Narration, by Michele Cobb
Punctuation: How to Deal With It ... And Scripts With Bad Grammar, by Marc Cashman
How to Make and Match Revisions to Your Previous Voice-Over Work, by Melanie Haynes
The Power of the Pause: Let Listeners Absorb What You're Saying, by Mike Harrison
Are Daffy Script Directions Driving You Crazy? How to Cope, by Marc Cashman
Celebrity Voice-Over Impersonations: Be Cautious! Words to the Wise, by Bettye Zoller
Audiobooks: 'But I Am the Poor Sap Who Has to Say All These Obscure Words Out Loud!' by Scott Brick
Pronunciation: Don't Sound Like You Just Fell Off The Hay Wagon, by Marc Cashman
Super Bowl of Commercial Voice-Overs Scores Lesson Points, by Susan Berkley
How To Develop Original Characters For Your Voice-Over Work & Demos, by Jean Ann Wright
Know The Triggers To Really Communicate / Part 1, by Ron Knight
Know The Triggers To Really Communicate / Part 2, by Ron Knight
Audiobooks: How To Read Aloud - Without 'Bleeding' On The Audience, by Pat Fraley
Dialects: 'Sore-ee' ... It's 'A-Boat' Time You Voice In Generic English, by Deb Munro
Acting: Discover ABCs of Every Script ... And Warm Up! by James Alburger
Create A Cast of Core Characters, by Penny Abshire
Acting: Find Your Natural Rhythm, by Peter Drew
Voice: Auditions
Auditions: Read ALL The Copy! Understand Key Points, Or Else ... by Juan Carlos Bagnell
Auditions: Make Your Choices Outside The Booth ... Are They Weak Or Strong? Interview with Bill Holmes, Part 1, by John Florian
Audition Persistence: Be Prepared & Understand The Producer's Puzzle, by Lisa Rice
Auditions: Why You Lose Agent Auditions ... And How To Win More, by David Goldberg
Auditioning At A Big-Gun Ad Agency - A Virtual Walk-Through, by Bettye Zoller
Auditions Online: How to Win More From Your Home Studio, by Marc Cashman
Voice: Health
Voice Health: Take Better Care Every Day! Tips I've Learned Over The Years, by Randy Thomas
Asset Protection: Care for Your Voice to Get the Most from It! by Kim Snyder
Wash Your Hands Before Returning to the Mic ... & Other Cold Stoppers, by Peter Drew
Laugh Off Your Stress ... Seriously! You Can't Laugh and Still Be Tense, by Zig Ziglar
Protect Your Partyin' Throat on New Year's Eve! By Susan Berkley
Voice Exercises: Breathing, For Endurance and to Calm Anxiety, by Connie Terwilliger
Taking Care of Your Voice, by Peter Drew
Voice: People
Interview: Bob Souer / Part 3: Voicing the Bible - A 774,000-Word Endurance Run
Interview: Bob Souer / Part 2: The Keys to Voice-Over Success, by John Florian
Interview: Bob Souer / Part 1: Everyone's Friend Shares 25 Years of VO Lessons Learned, by John Florian
Interview: James Clamp - A Young Brit Rides the VO Fast Track in New York City, by John Florian
Dual Career Eases Voice Talent Into '9 to 5 Daze' Podcast Dream, by John Florian
Voice-Overs Enhance Career of Las Vegas TV News Anchor, by Dave Courvoisier
Voice: Sound
Sibilance Solution: How To Hide Your Hissing 'S', by Susan Berkley
Biz: Accreditation
4/20/09 - SaVoa Reaches Benchmark Of 100 Members, Spotlighting Experienced, Professional Talent, by Ed Gambill
Voice-Over Accreditation: Response to a Changing Industry, by Nikki Saco
SaVoa: What's This New Professional Organizatiion All About? by Nikki Saco
Biz: Agents
Agents: Traditionally They Don't Promote You, But Hybrids Bring Change, by Jennifer Vaughn
Agents: Yes, You Really Need Them. A Day in the Life ... by Deb Munro
Biz: Business Structure
Career: To Reach The Next Level Faster, Just Say 'No' (More Often), by Kevin Delaney
Should You Incorporate? Yes! Urges A VO/Attorney. Here's Why and How, by Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Biz: Career
Agent Billy Serow: Show Your Strengths On Demo Right Away, on Erik & Ember Show podcast
Newcomer, Face Reality: Voice-Over Is Not A 'Get Rich Quick' Scheme, by Bettye Zoller
Motivation: DRIVE ... PASSION ... DESIRE - What Fuels Your Creative Fire? by Evan Farmer
Career: Follow 10-Point Action Plan To Manage Your Voice-Over Success, by Stew Crossen
Business: It Might Be Time To Take A SWOT At Your VO Biz, by Gregory Houser
Career: Riding Out Speed Bumps & Potholes On Confidence Road, by Kara Edwards
Career: Catch Yourself Bitching About The Economy? Get Real - Be Proactive, By Nancy Wolfson
Newcomers: It Ain't Just Talkin' ... An Insight Into Pursuing A Voice-Over Career, by Mike Harrison
Career: Move On From Your Past & Believe In Yourself As a Voice Actor, by Bettye Zoller
Biz: 10 Ways To Make 2009 A Better Year For Your Voice-Over Career, by Philip Banks
How To Get Through Voice-Over's Feast Or Famine Business Cycles, by Melanie Haynes
Newcomers: Is A Voice-Over Career Right for Your Talents? by Peter Rofe & Randy Thomas
Be Patient And Persist, To Harvest Success In Your Voice-Over Career, By Bob Souer
'Increase Your Income By Outsourcing,' Says VO Mom Who Tripled Her Business, by Moneen Daley Harte
A Sea Change Sweeps Voice-Over Careers to the Internet & Biz Smarts, by Dave Courvoisier
"Dancing With The Stars" Pulsates With 12 Lessons To Make Your VO Career Shine, by Karen Commins
Don't Be Funny When You Voice - Be Hilarious! And Really Be Heard, by Tom Edwards
Words to the Wise: 33 Steps to Voice-Over Career Success, by Bettye Zoller
Action Plans Keep Your Career On Target, by Dan Duckworth
Career: Frustrated? Get A Jolt of Ahh-Wareness, by Don E. Smith
Biz: Copyrights
Copyrights: Reel 'Em In To Your Demos, by Robert Sciglimpaglia
Copyrights: Will Your Demo Get You Sued? by Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Biz: Demos
Demos: 5 Reasons Why Your Demo Is Less Marketable (& What To Do), by David Goldberg
Audiobooks: How To Create A Demo That Shows Off Your Narration Skills, by Scott Brick
Demos: Your Top 10 FAQs - And Answers! by David Goldberg
Demos: Spend Your Time and Money Wisely, by Bettye Zoller
Biz: Fraud, Scams & Creeps
3/4/09 - Scam Alerts: Oops, They Sent You The Wrong Check ... And Are Hacking Your PayPal Account
11/28/08 - Snuff Scam? Canadian VO/Actor Plays Victim In Scary Scene; Director Charged With Murder
11/17/08 - Female Voice-Over Talent Beware: 'Audio Play' & Sneeze Sleaze Scams, by Bobbin Beam
10/5/07 - Fraud Alert: Beware These Red Flags Of Voice-Over Scams, by Deb Munro
Biz: Income / Fees
The Voice Over Rate Card: Edge Studio's Guide To Fees, by David Goldberg
Fees For Voicing Games: AFTRA Sets Rates, But Pay Lags For VO, by Dave Courvoisier
Talk Money Right Away! And Other VO Client Lessons I've Learned, by Bob Souer
Contracts: Big Job or Small Job, Get the Details In Writing! by Atty. Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Setting Rates: Find the Home Run Zone & Educate Low-Ball Clients, by Ed Helvey
Invoicing: Adopt A Policy To Avoid Involuntary Pro Bono, By Nikki Saco
Pay: Make 2008 "The Year of the Spine," by Philip Banks
Pay: Ways To Get Paid For Your Voice-Over Work, by Peter Drew
Fees: Figuring What To Charge / Part 1, by James Alburger
Fees: Figuring What To Charge / Part 2, by James Alburger
Biz: Marketing
Marketing: Ping! Send Social Networking Updates To All Your Sites - With Just One Click, by Linda Ristig
Marketing: Tweet Links - Part 2 / The Voice Actor's Guide To Being All A-Twitter, by Dave Courvoisier
Marketing: Tweet & Follow - Part 1 / The Voice Actor's Guide To Being All A-Twitter, By Dave Courvoisier
Marketing: Define What You Love To Voice ... Then Market There, Not Everywhere, by David Goldberg
Marketing: Want Your Email Demo Attachments To Stand Out From The Clutter? Name 'Em Clearly! by Stew Crossen
Marketing: How To Determine Your Unique Voice Style To Max Marketability! by Jim Conlan
Marketing: How NOT To Get An Agent ... Actual Email Transcript, by Roger King
Marketing Persistence: How To Turn Cold Calls Into Heat For Your Voice, by Lisa Rice
Getting Past The Bulldog At The Gate - Or At Least Avoiding The Bite, By Jay Silverman
Marketing: Yes, Online Audition/Casting Sites CAN Help Your Career - Here's How, by Bettye Zoller
Marketing: Pat Fraley Gets Jobs By Having Fun At The Mic - Voicing For Free!
Marketing: The Art and Science of Self-Promotion / Part 3 - A System, by Tom Dheere
Creating A New Web Site Design - With Style & Branding In Mind, by Pat Fraley
Marketing: The Art and Science of Self-Promotion / Part 2 - The Tools, by Tom Dheere
Networking Is 'Fantastic' For Biz & Brings 6,000 More Web Hits! by John Florian
Branding: A Crucial Step to Marketing Who You Are and What You Do, by Frank Frederick
Marketing: The Art and Science of Self-Promotion / Part 1 - Why Do It? by Tom Dheere
Marketing: How To Create An Eye-Catching Demo Package, by Susan Berkley
Marketing: These Tools Make Clients Remember (And Hire) You, by Julie Williams
Marketing: Network Your Way to More VO Jobs, by James A. Early
Biz: Money Management
Money: Is Voice Acting Your Business Or Your Hobby? How To Take Control, by Miata Edoga
Taxes: A 1099 For Your Gigs Goes On Schedule C ... But Why A 1099? by Mike Campbell
Tax Tips: Show IRS You're A Business - Not A Hobby - To Claim These Deductions ... by Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Bailout Fallout: Don't Panic! Pamper Your Customers And Force A Smile, by Dave Courvoisier
When Is Enough, Enough? Or - Where The Money Goes! by Kara Edwards
Biz: Newcomers to Voice-Over
Survival Tips for New (& Nearly New) Voice Actors - Staying the Course! by Paula Lin
Newcomers: Start Your Career Right - With A Business Plan, by Heather Costa
Newcomers: The Secret To Breaking Into Voice-Overs - And Succeeding! Part 1, by Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Newcomers: The Secret To Breaking Into Voice-Overs - And Succeeding! Part 2, by Robert J. Sciglimpagila Jr.
Newcomers: Break Into Voice-Overs - Without Quitting Your Day Job, by Susan Berkley
Biz: Opinion / Commentary
Opinion: Voice Is Mightier Than The Pen: Treat This Power Responsibly, by Mahmoud Taji
Voice Wanted: 'Upbeat, enthusiastic, authoritative. Preferably in falsetto' ... and other year-end musings about the online 'medieval bazaar' from a veteran voice actor, By Robert Jadah
Biz: Training
Training: How To Pick A Voice Acting Class, by Marc Cashman
Biz: Unions
5/25/09 - AFTRA & SAG Members Overwhelmingly Ratify TV & Radio Commercials Contract
Union Web Sites & Contract Rates
Unions: Should You Join? Consider How It Will Affect You & Income, by Bobbin Beam
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