FREE “Voiceover Success Mini Course” By Email

What you’ll learn:

  • How to avoid the top 10 mistakes new actors make when getting started
  • How to get into the writer’s mind and book voiceover jobs
  • How to WOW (not repel) Casting Directors
  • What to avoid during Auditions
  • The counter-intuitive “Secret” to voiceovers
  • … and more! 

Here’s how to come in 1st place in that audition

How to Sound More Conversational in Voice Acting (And a Real Example to Learn From) One of the most common pieces of direction you'll hear in voiceover today is:"Sound more conversational." But what does that actually mean? It doesn’t mean casual mumbling. It doesn’t mean being overly perky. And it definitely doesn’t mean “just talk like yourself,” because...

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How to power your way into voice acting remotely

How to Become a Voice Actor Remotely: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking In from Anywhere Have you ever dreamed of lending your voice to characters, commercials, or educational content—without ever leaving your home? You’re not alone. The remote voiceover industry is booming, and now more than ever, you can become a professional voice actor from anywhere in...

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How to Analyze a Voiceover Script Like a boss: Tips to win more jobs.

Script analysis isn’t just for stage or screen actors—it’s a critical skill for any working voice actor. Whether you’re voicing a national TV commercial, a corporate explainer, or a character in a mobile game, your ability to decode the writer’s intention will shape how bookable you are. In this post, we’ll show you how to break down your voiceover scripts...

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Voice Acting power lives in analytics

Why Voice Actors Should Obsess Over the Script Instead We’ve all heard the advice: “Trust your gut.” It’s become a sort of mantra in the acting world, especially in voice acting. But when it comes to nailing auditions and booking work consistently, that advice can actually steer you in the wrong direction. Your gut isn’t what gets you hired. The script...

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Top 7 Authentic And Undeniable Ways to Suspend Disbelief in Voice Acting and Fully Own the Script

- For Animation, Commercials, Audiobook narration and more … In voice acting, “suspending disbelief” is not just something we hope the audience will do—it starts with us. If we don’t believe in the world of the script, why should anyone else? Whether you’re voicing a goblin king, a toothpaste spokesperson, or a grieving widow in an audiobook, your job is...

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Lesley Bailey - Voiceover Coach & ConsultantHi! I'm Lesley Bailey. I’m an award-winning Casting Director, Voiceover Coach, Demo Producer, and Consultant with over 30 years "in the trenches". I love helping voice actors bring scripts to life with authenticity and confidence.
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FREE “Voiceover Success Mini Course” By Email

What you’ll learn:

  • How to avoid the top 10 mistakes new actors make when getting started
  • How to get into the writer’s mind and book voiceover jobs
  • How to WOW (not repel) Casting Directors
  • What to avoid during Auditions
  • The counter-intuitive “Secret” to voiceovers
  • … and more! 

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