Review: Step-by-step guide plus tons of resources
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 24, 2013
I downloaded and read this book both out of curiosity and because my friend is thinking of getting into the voice-acting field when she retires. She has an amazing voice (people notice her voice all the time), but she has no idea how or where to get started. And she wants to start learning about this industry now, a couple of years before she retires from her current job in accounting so she doesn't face a steep learning curve when she's actually ready to start in this new career.I'm definitely going to recommend that she buy this book because it is just what she needs. The book explains the various ways a person can become a voice actor, offers approaches for developing and improving your skills, and provides different routes to get your toe in the door (with the pros and cons of each approach). The writing is practical, clear, and literally step-by-step. At the end are great resources (a comprehensive list of talent agencies plus FAQs, for instance). Readers of this book also learn about all other aspects of this business, from how to create a demo reel to prepping for auditions, choosing your speciality based on your skills and personality, and even how to set up your own promotional website. Pretty amazing and complete resource for those who want to get into this business. You'll walk away knowing exactly what you need to do, what you already have, and what you are missing. HIghly recommended for those interested in this field. It's literally a practical field guide.