If I Was Starting Voice Over Today, . . .

[@chrisclermont456]

6:31 Start here. 22:50 Getting your sound together.

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

Thanks Chris!

[@gregcooper8466]

Thanks for your advice, Bill. I don't seem to get to see you on the livestream, but I listen to you afterwards. I just recently (last week) got two books on ACX! I'm on the path!

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

All the best Greg!

[@lmorgan5775]

Thank you for putting this video out. I asked this question on your Facebook page and some guy gave me a smart alec answer, so I was very discouraged. I appreciate you answering this without being condescending.

[@bock1965]

Dont let mouthy people slow you down !!

[@lmorgan5775]

@@bock1965 thank you! 💗

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

I am so sorry to hear that! Thanks for your kind remark.

[@susanneankegotze4858]

Hi, greetings from Lanzarote, Canary Islands -Spain

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

Greetings Susanne!

[@AllTheBestCO]

Thanks, Bill. Liked and subscribed from CO 👍

[@AllTheBestCO]

Great advice

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

Thank you!

[@AllTheBestCO]

@@TheVoiceoverBlueprint This is my calling in life - with expressing my voice in communications

[@jimjaeger9798]

Jim from Albuquerque I work every day you’re on today is first time in a year thanks for inspiring me

[@VWorldWide]

Hey Jim I am also from Abq . Are you still in Voice over?

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

Hi Jim! Thanks!

[@CarpeDean]

Dean in Missouri. Thanks for the advice. Just starting out. Signed up with Librivox to gain experience and get advice. Just stumbled over your channel. Good to hear from proven producer. Key takeaway: 10 a day until 2 books, wash, rinse and repeat when finishing book 1.

[@MRHG126]

I'm turning a useless 42"x42" space in my apartment into a booth. Your videos are helping so much!

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

I'm so glad to hear that. All the best!

[@benicio1967]

I’m really glad I watched this. I had no idea I would have to audition 150-200 and be lucky to get even one job. I don’t have 6 months to wait to get a job. Very depressing but knowing the truth and how impossible it’s going to be to get work in this field is really helpful so I don’t waste valuable time. It sounds like very very very few will actually make a living at this but if you don’t really need a job you could do it for a hobby and make a few bucks here and there. I’ve watched about 7 videos on VO work today and this one was more informative than all the others put together. I’ll just have to try something else. Thank you.

[@AG_before]

Thank you! Have a great weekend.

[@christelleespenel6771]

Thanks for the advice Bill ! I am following your KZbin channel from France (I am french). Audiobooks were already one of my interests for voice over ! So I am glad to hear that :) and I knew since thé beginning that it is a game number ... 😅 But th bad thing is that, in France, ACX is not available (yet?) 😔 So I am looking for alternatives ... 😓 If you got any clue ... 😅

[@tq325]

Thank you for this information. I love having a realistic picture of what to expect.

[@ProFriend]

Bill, if you decide to do a pop-up session in the UK or Europe, be aware that you'll need a special visa to do that. If they find out you didn't get one first, the usual think in the UK is to ban you from future entry for a period of time.

[@orianablack]

Hi from Spain 👋

[@midipem]

I needed to hear this, thank you!

[@dm_guru2408]

Thanks Bill! This is great advice!

[@Bubblehead640]

Sean Patrick from Hayden, ID. Thank you.

[@TheVoiceoverBlueprint]

You are very welcome!

[@lovesvoiceover]

"Putzing around"... I like how you say that Bill 😃 I'm here for all the gems. Thank you

[@dieselyeti]

Hey Bill, you mentioned you've got your script up on the screen in front of you in Word - how did you get it in that format? Do you type it out in Word yourself? Seems like a lot of work if so. Thanks, Will.

[@bbhomebody]

Thanks again Bill, your encouragement helps tremendously!

[@geo865833]

Trying to get started in voiceover as a side hustle. Thank you very much for all the information in your videos. You are very appreciated.

[@danacreesweekendrewind3205]

Great advice.🎙

[@darrah3854]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@daltonschneider2045]

How long does it typically take to record and edit an audiobook narration?

[@johnthomas2743]

Thank you for the valuable information and encouragement! Have you heard, before, that you could be actor, Jeremy Renner's, brother?

[@salsa72]

Didnt I hear you say in another video, to do commercial demos first?

[@jameswebbspeaks]

Bill, when you say “do” what do you mean? Record an audition of the book you want to record?

[@heatherhoward8462]

Does anyone know of ACX equivalents for those of us outside of the states?

[@Courtney.C.Coskun]

I had a terrible experience with ACX. You have to filter out the fake authors bc ACX doesnt. I had an entire book recorded and uploaded. I even invested in hiring a credible "pro editing company" bc i wanted to ensure my first ACX product was perfect. The production company eneded up being overwhelmed, late on delivery and the production editing/mixing ended up being terrible quality. ACX denied the submission and i was out endless hours and my monetary investment. A real gut punch to my hope in being successful with Audiobooks. Lesson learned. Hope others have better experiences. -Courtney from D.C. currently residing in Honolulu (partner is Army)

[@thomassutphin9457]

Anything worth having is never easy to get!

[@mrs.tammystorytime9388]

Lahore, Pakistan

[@selfless-esteem]

Hello from WV Oh my gosh I hate marketing. I have a successful business with little to no marketing. There's a high barrier to entry and high demand for that service but this is so different. Marketing ugh no!

[@Birchlane-j4h]

Do you worry that AI will take over this industry?