The Voice Over Book : Don't Eat Toast Paperback / softback

‘How I wish this book had been available to me when I started my voiceover career!’ Miriam MargolyesA concise handbook outlining the skills, the know-how and the business of voiceovers, with a particular focus on the UK industry.

Stephen Kemble, a voiceover artist and voice coach, and David Hodge, who has worked as a sound engineer, voice director and as Company Manager at a voice agency, offer specialist advice on all areas of voiceover work, including commercials, narration, audio books, animation and dubbing. Knowing your voiceUnderstanding and acquiring the skills of a voiceoverHow to prepare for recording sessionsTechnical aspects and protocol of working in a studioKnowing your personal strengths, making the all-important showreel and finding an agentLooking after your voiceDealing with dyslexiaTips from agents, producers, engineers and voiceoversTerminologyAn ideal guide for anyone who has a curiosity about voiceovers and what’s involved.

Of particular interest to drama school students preparing to enter the industry, and professional actors who want to tap into the voiceover business.