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.