It’s a marathon, not a sprint – in voice over land & in life!
A phrase that applies both to life & to the career of the voiceover artist. There are days when we pedal like mad, just to stand still. Others when we sail along, helped by a following wind, a bar of chocolate & a few encouraging friends! It takes time to…
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Voice over Intermission
And now a little interlude… Time to sit back with your little tub of ice-cream & indulge me. Or alternatively, have a little snooze, or nip out to the loo! I am in sentimental mood, because I’ve felt rather touched by the events of the last few days. The people…
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Reconnecting & taking time out from the voice over booth
Imperfect, perfect life – be more tree. Stand tall & wave your branches, Feel the wind in your hair, Let your leaves blow free. Dance to the colours Of the seasons. This is life. This is me! Feeling disconnected? Facing a dilemma? Or, like me, talking to yourself in a…
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How do voice overs & home workers stay sane?!
Do you work from home? A couple of weeks ago, Hugh Edwards of Gravy for the Brain and the One Voice Conference asked a question on a voice over forum. If you were to give a talk to voice overs, what would it be? I replied ‘how to stay sane whilst…
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So, what does a voice over artist actually do?
Sometimes, when people ask me what I do, I hesitate… Ok, let’s be honest, occasionally it’s an inner sigh. But looking at some of the projects I’ve worked on this week, I have the answer! Communicate, explain, relate, guide, share, inform, motivate, inspire, empathise & tell stories. A little glimpse…
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