For Producers:
10 Things To Ask Yourself Before Pursuing A Career In Voice Overs – via Voice-Over Xtra – A helpful list of important non-acting, non-technical questions for newbies.
10 Tips To Target Your Demo (and Voice Over Business) For Success – via Marc Scott & Anne Ganguzza – “[P]otential customers may have varying degrees of experience in hiring voiceover talent, and the more you can help to educate them in the process, the closer you will be to booking the job!”
The Mega Audio Recorder/Editor Reference List – via Dave Courvoisier – A good resource to bookmark for info on audio recording and editing software.
New Year for a New Business: How to Start a Business in Voiceover – via Victoria DeAnda -Before embarking on a voiceover career, get advice from an actor who’s been there and done that.
For Rights Holders:
What Are the Ingredients of a Successful Marketing Plan? – via Digital Book World – With more people going out of their way to avoid ads, content marketing is the future of book marketing. Learn six key aspects of content marketing success.
10 Author Projections for 2016. Okay, turn it up to 11! – via Bob Mayer – “The key [for 2016] is how the changes in publishing affect the author and how the author needs to factor reality into their business plan.”
On Author “Brands” – via The Bookseller – “[H]ow do you maintain your brand while also delivering a story that feels fresh and enticing? Should this even be a concern for authors?”
Writing Tip: A Little Detail Can Make a Big Impression – via CreateSpace – You’ve probably heard the old adage “show, don’t tell.” Learn how to put it into action.
Audiobook Creation Exchange Blog (ACX) 