Publisher's Synopsis
Your Voice is Unmistakable - The World Needs to Hear It
Are you ready to turn your passion for voice acting into a thriving career? The Modern Voice Over Career Owner's Manual is the ultimate guide for anyone who dreams of mastering the art and business of voice-over. This voice over book delivers professional, step-by-step advice from industry veteran Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff - a voice actor heard on over 7,500 commercials (Marvel, 7/11, Samsung, and more). You'll discover how to hone your unique voice, craft compelling performances, and make your voice-over dreams a reality.
Master Every Genre: Learn the techniques for every type of voice work-commercials, narration, animation, audiobooks and more. This book shows you how authenticity and storytelling set great voice actors apart. Practice with sample scripts and exercises that help you refine each style, from conversational reads and dynamic character acting to the bold, commanding announcer tone.
Launch Your Voice Acting Career: Get a clear blueprint for finding work and booking gigs. From crafting a polished demo reel to audition strategies and script coaching, you'll know exactly how to get noticed. Understand voice-over rates, usage rights, and contracts so you get paid what you deserve. Learn why every audition is practice (even the rejections), and how a growth mindset can transform perseverance into success.
Build a Pro-Quality Home Studio: A great voice-over performance deserves a professional recording. Mark guides you through setting up a home studio that rivals pro facilities: choosing the right microphone, audio interface, and software, plus easy soundproofing hacks to minimize noise. You'll also find warm-up routines and vocal exercises to keep your instrument in peak condition.
Grow the Right Mindset: Voice acting is as much about attitude as technique. This inspirational guide teaches you to be unapologetically yourself and to see setbacks as stepping stones. Draw motivation from Mark's personal stories (including insights from legendary voice actors) and practical wisdom, and discover the resilience to keep auditioning until you hear that first "yes".
All Levels Welcome: Whether you're asking "how to start voice acting," leveling up your craft, or honing a hobby, this manual meets you where you are. It breaks down complex topics into easy steps for beginners and offers advanced tips for pros. With guidance on everything from local voice workshops and online casting sites to personal branding and adapting to AI in voice-over, The Modern Voice Over Career Owner's Manual turns your passion into a lifelong career.
Transform your love of speaking into action. Your voice (and future fans) will thank you!
