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Voice Acting Success Requires Persistence and Consistency
For aspiring voice actors, the road to success can be long and challenging. But giving up too soon is the biggest mistake hopefuls make. In our recent chat, Anne & I said that persistence, consistency, and a deep understanding of the voiceover industry are key to breaking in and finding lasting success.
Pride in Pursuing Your Passion
We encourage voice actors to be proud of their decision to pursue this competitive field. Investing in yourself and your craft is essential, and recognizing that you're taking risks to chase your passion is something to be proud of.
The Importance of Education
Educating yourself on the various voiceover markets and opportunities is crucial. Understanding what different clients and projects need can help you tailor your approach and stand out in a crowded field.
Turning Challenges into Advantages
Rather than getting discouraged by obstacles, successful voice actors find ways to turn challenges into advantages. This might mean leveraging a unique voice quality, gaining skills that others don't have, or finding underserved niches to specialize in.
Finding Motivation
Staying motivated is key to the long haul of building a voiceover career. I suggest finding both intrinsic motivation (love of the work, desire to tell stories) and extrinsic motivation (financial goals, desire for recognition) to keep you going.
Storytelling at the Heart of Voice Acting
At its core, voice acting is about storytelling. Approaching every script and project with this mindset can help you create compelling performances that engage audiences and attract clients.
Tom's Top Takeaways
Overnight success is rare in voice acting. Having a long-term perspective and being willing to put in the work for years is often what separates those who make it from those who give up too soon.
If you're passionate about voiceover work, invest in yourself, stay educated, motivated, and focused, and be prepared to put in the time and effort required to build a successful career.
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Through VO Strategist, Tom's provided voiceover business & marketing coaching since 2011. He's also a voice actor with over 25 years of experience who has narrated just about every type of voice over you can think of. When not voicing or talking about voicing, Tom produces the sci-fi comic book Agent 1.22.
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