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Life after #VOnow — I’m the Voice of God

November 10, 2015 by Debbie Irwin

Do you have an attitude of gratitude? I do! This year presented me with a cornucopia of creative opportunities allowing me to bend, stretch and flex my artistic muscles in all sorts of ways. Periodically I mention a project or two on social media, no more than that as I wouldn’t want to bore family, friends, […]

#VOnow — Voiceover Money

October 20, 2015 by Debbie Irwin

“When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is.” — Oscar Wilde So why do we have such a hard time talking about voiceover money? THE NUMBERS A 2014 survey from Wells Fargo & Co found money to be the […]

#VOnow — How do you know what your voice is worth?

October 13, 2015 by Debbie Irwin

Is Your Voice Raw, Ripe, or Rotten? Many people ask me how to determine what their voice is worth, and I provide this comparison. When you’re standing in the produce section, eyeing the avocados, do you like to pick and choose? I do. I know what I like and I know when its ripeness is […]

#VOnow — Voiceover Demos

September 29, 2015 by Debbie Irwin

Right off the bat your demo should show the world what you’ve got.
It’s your calling card and is the most important asset you’ve got in your toolbox.
Your signature sound should be clear as a bell and ring true.

#VOnow — Is Voiceover Tracking Important?

September 22, 2015 by Debbie Irwin

Everybody’s already onboard with social media. And the experts will tell you that your marketing efforts aren’t any good if you’re not tracking them. Questions abound. What should I post? Who’s my audience? Are they listening? Does any of this really matter???

Translation Please?!

March 20, 2015 by Debbie Irwin

We’ve all seen unintentionally funny translations on signs or menus, written by proprietors whose native tongue is not English. But what about same language miscommunication? That’s what this anthology is about. Creative people, writers, illustrators, designers, actors and voice artists for instance— folks in creative professions, are tasked with taking a client’s vision and bringing […]

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