The Voice Over Book: Don’t Eat Toast

‘How I wish this book had been available to me when I started my voiceover career!’ Miriam Margolyes

A 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 voice

Understanding and acquiring the skills of a voiceover

How to prepare for recording sessions

Technical aspects and protocol of working in a studio

Knowing your personal strengths, making the all-important showreel and finding an agent

Looking after your voice

Dealing with dyslexia

Tips from agents, producers, engineers and voiceovers

Terminology

An 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.