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Webinar: Audiobooks with Special Guest Hillary Huber!

Break Into Audiobooks with Special Guest Hillary Huber!

                 

Our Break Into Animation Part 1 Teleseminar was such a hit, we're at it again--but this time with Audiobook Superstar Hillary Huber!

Join us for Break Into Audiobooks on Wed March 31, 2010 - 6 pm PST/ 9 pm EST.

With us, our special guest and audiobook veteran Hillary Huber gives thorough, no-BS insider answers to all ...

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3500 Free Sample Voice Over Scripts for Practice and Demos

edge studio

Edge Studios in New York recently updated their website and they contacted me to let me know that the url for their valuable resource page of 3500 Free Sample Voice Over Scripts has changed.
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Keeping "House" with Demos

Part of my game plan this year is to make it a point of updating my demos annually. This is somewhat of a large undertaking because I have a number of them. Some efforts I'll defer to voice coaches, consultants and experts to assist me with, (commercial demo) while others are easy to update on my own.

This past weekend I completed two that were in need of an overhaul:  It's really fun  and creative to add and mix more recent work, and hear all ther newer reads you have.My audio clips are from real projects ... << MORE >>

howjsay.com: Pronunciation Help Online Resource

howjsay . com

         A free online Talking Dictionary of English Pronunciation  Just mouse over the pink words to hear them spoken           




I had a BEAR of a job last week, consisting of some 3,000 medical terms.
I'm familiar with a lot of medical terminology, so I guess that's one of my niche specialties. However, I do get stumped sometimes. Here are a few of the ... << MORE >>

Successful Performance in The Audition Process

Successful Performance in The Audition Process

 

The real work in voiceover is crafting a flawless audition. I spend a lot of time on my auditions, which, these days are more numerous than ever. While you’ll never know for sure what the client has in his/her mind for “the  voice”, you can certainly improve your chances in landing the gig  ...

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Voiceover Audition Wisdom

Here is some excellent advice from the very talented and successful fellow voiceover actor/ blogger, Dick Ervasti, from his "Stream of Consciousness " blog . Dick shares three things he has done to improve his audition to booking ratio.

Thanks for the insight, Dick.
Read it here.

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Another "Blogiversary"

I can't believe how fast time goes. This week marked year three of Bobbin's Blog. It has been a fun , educational and cathartic journey.

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Still Time for VoicesVoices Seminar This Weekend In Houston

You Can Enroll In Houston Seminar!
There is still time to enroll in our Feb 20-21 Houston Seminar!
Snow, cancelled planes, and illnesses have opened ...
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Congratulations, Julie

My friend, Julie Williams has been chosen as a finalist for an Audie Award for 2010--
 
The book I narrated is  called  Lord of the Ringless, by Dee Aspin.  For more info about the book:  http://www.deeaspin.com/main/buy.htm  It's kind of like a Chicken Soup for the Soul for Christian Single Women Who Want To Be Married. (Hence the name!)
 
 APA press release is at:   http://www.audiopub.org/2010%20finalists.pdf

Congratulations, Julie. I'm really excited for you, girlfriend!
 
 
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TONIGHT: Voice Actors Help Haiti



Hear My Voice
is a tele-conference led by a panel of Voice Over industry experts on how to build your audiobook business. The proceeds from this event will go directly to help relief efforts in Haiti.

Taking place on February 10, 2010 from approximately 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST, Hear My Voice will allow you to take part in a unique tele-conference featuring industry giants sharing their stories, advice, and perspective on making your way in the audiobook industry. ...

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