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Urgent voice over needed, can you do a fast turnaround?
“Urgent voice over needed, can you do a fast turnaround?” Those words often appear in my inbox. If you’re in a panic, fret not, because the answer is usually yes, this little bird can work at whippet-like speed! How fast is a fast turnaround? Here’s an example, this was for…
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“Olive Is In!” Says This Little Voice Over Bird.
Olive is in? What does that even mean? How so? I mean, “Olive is in!”, little voice over bird? Can you explain? Of course, read on my friend, read on! It’s in your best interests, I promise, because I’m in the business of making your business memorable for all the…
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A nosey at what this voice over artist has been working on recently
Who doesn’t like a little peek behind the scenes, eh? Well, I can assure you that no two days are the same at Starling’s nest. Allow me to tell you about some of the clients I’ve been working with & share a rather different fabulously fun project, and you’ll soon…
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How to choose the perfect Voice over artist for your project.
There’s so much choice out there, it can be difficult to know where to start! No two petals & no two voices are the same. So, in response to that very question, and after discussing with a producer friend, I’ve whipped up the following recipe. 1.) Consider the genre and…
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Going round in circles with your voice over script?
Perhaps I can help… A well-written script is a rare and beautiful beast. It’s easy to get caught up in the words and forget that they have to be spoken. Or to run away with the wonderful ideas behind the words and create cumbersome, impenetrable sentences that seem to go…
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Thank you for calling.
Ah, the humble telephone. Who cares about that?! A word in your shell-like….. Have you ever ‘phoned a company, only to quickly replace the receiver after hearing a badly thought out, poorly delivered message? I know I have! A simple on hold message can give your clients confidence in you,…
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Connection is a powerful thing.
Human beings have a deep-seated desire for connection. When you meet someone for the first time and you instantly feel connected, it’s wonderful. The endorphins surge. This person understands me! They’re on my wavelength! We are part of the same tribe! It is a joy and a privilege. It feels…
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The power of stories.
Remember when you were a child, how lovely it was to be read to? Tucked up in bed, or sitting on the floor, drifting into a world beyond the classroom. Stories are woven into our DNA. A simple Google search will reveal pages of articles on why reading to children…
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A life in sound
As my body thrilled to the vibration of voices chanting during my yoga class, it struck me that sound is my life! I always loved experimenting with noises, stories, reading aloud. I was probably one of the only people at school who waited excitedly to be asked to read from…
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Welcome to the magical world of Sara Starling – Voice Over!
There may not be a Marauder’s Map, but follow the locket & you’ll find me…………… The voice over booth has been my nest since leaving the BBC in 2006. I remain passionate about my work & my clients. I still get a thrill when I read a brilliantly written script,…
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