Perfect Timing

Click to Listen - Perfect Timing Waiting for the new operating system to download for my computer was a lesson in time.   It was a huge file, but soon the message said, “6 minutes left.” Finally. I had things to do; emails, blogs, tweets, FaceBook posts, etc. Then “4 minutes left.” Then, “3 minutes left.” Then, “35 minutes left.” Wait…what? How did it go from being ready to...

Embrace Your Delusions

Listen to the AudioTeaser of: Embrace Your Delusions Without delusions of grandeur I would not have … … Started a book, let alone finish it … Jumped head first to become a professional voice over talent … Or created Chapter & Voice, a cutting edge new business for writers Nope, delusions of grandeur can be our best friend. Our delusions of greatness help motivate us to chase after our...

Simplify. Simplify. Simplify.

Have you noticed that the marketing (aka: platform) professionals keep adding things to our “must do” list? It started with blogs, then it was Facebook, now it’s Twitter. With everything that we do to market our books, it’s not a surprise that at times actual writing can take a back seat.  So what can we do? Simplify. Don’t want to read this post? Click to Listen...

The 3 Ps of Success

Answer this question: When I grow up, I want to be ________________. It seems funny when grownups say this, especially to those under twenty, but it’s the sentiment that helps keep our childhood dreams alive. When you finally decide to turn those dreams into reality, the 3 Ps help as you move along the road to fulfillment. The 3 Ps are Passion, Persistence, and Patience.   PASSION On the...

Sounding Professional

In the business world, keeping things professional really matters. Too often, the place where being professional really matters is neglected—your “voice.” There is a whole world of audio marketing in which it’s important to look—and sound—professional. Making sure your “voice” is well represented means making sure you’re professional not just in the way you speak, but in what...

Hail to the Plodders!

Sweeping vistas, mind boggling geology and jagged cliffs aren’t the only thing you get when you visit the Grand Canyon. You can also ride a mule to the bottom of them natural wonder of the world- some 5,000 feet down. The mules plod along, putting one sure foot in front on the other as they descend the steep trails. These mules don’t run or trot – they lumber along until they reach their...

Secure a Voice Talent and Save Money!

Creating an eLearning program takes planning. A lot of planning. Development teams have hours of pre-productions ahead of them. They must determine the scope of their project, establish their target audience, and settle on a budget before one line of code is written or scripts are printed. E-Learning Demo Each of these project elements are clamoring for attention and it’s easy to delay one...

Peppy vs Agressive

Peppy. Friendly. Conversational.  These are the most requested styles of voice over that I receive. No one wants to be shouted at during a commercial. There is a time and place for the hard sell — but most clients would rather have a happy, personable voice explaining their products as opposed to an aggressive one telling them what to do. ** Fun and Happy** When hiring a voice talent,...

A Smattering of Voice Over Spots

The best part of being a voice talent is, well, voicing projects!   From snappy to serious to seriously snappy here are a smattering of spots for your listening pleasure.. ABANDON SHIP… (character) I FEEL SMARTER ALREADY (eLearning) Mmmmm…BAKED GOODS (commercial) FM or AM? (radio Imaging) Need a customized demo? Just ask! Have Voice…will send it...

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Voice Talent

Thinking of adding audio narration to your e-learning, computer based training, online learning, or marketing presentation? There are real benefits in hiring a professional voice talent for your project Professional voice talents bring flat text to life. We create mental images for the viewer with the pitch, speed and timber of our voices, keeping your audience engaged throughout the...