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Better Writing: Writing for the Ear

Better Writing: Writing for the Ear

When you’ve finished writing a strong draft, mumble through your copy. Who cares if other people at Starbucks look at you like you’ve lost your mind? You’re doing the single most important thing to improve your writing. Reading it ...
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Voiceover Is More Than Just Your Voice

Voiceover Is More Than Just Your Voice

A friend of mine said the other day, “You know, maybe I should take one of your classes, because I had someone ...
The Art of Rewriting

The Art of Rewriting

“I write s••••• first drafts.” I got this advice from my friend whose novels get reviewed in The New York ...
Eight Essential Story Points for Screenwriters

Eight Essential Story Points for Screenwriters

Today at The Greenhouse, Marianne talks through the eight story points that make for compelling stories!
Breathing & Vocal Exercises for Actors

Breathing & Vocal Exercises for Actors

Exercises for the Voiceover Actor Last month, I talked about exercise, the importance of vocal warm-ups, and ...
Dealing With Rejection

Dealing With Rejection

Welcome to the Rejection Zone! It’s terrible to be in it, but congratulate yourself for having the talent to make ...
Robin Williams

Robin Williams

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. ~ Robin Williams, actor & comedian
Unsung Heroes on a Film Set (And What They Do)

Unsung Heroes on a Film Set (And What They Do)

By Carley Kormanis. Any good filmmaker knows that a film cannot happen without a solid team. Producers, ...
Accepting Criticism

Accepting Criticism

“That’s just your opinion.”  I shook my head. How would a student who got this angry over a bad grade ever cope ...
Vocal Training & Vocal Health

Vocal Training & Vocal Health

How to keep your voice healthy when you depend on it for a living. Last month we talked about how to “yell” ...
Discipline & The Creative Professional

Discipline & The Creative Professional

Every creative person has mentors who were instrumental in his or her creative career. People who laid the ...
The Art of the Scream in Voiceover

The Art of the Scream in Voiceover

One of the questions I’m often asked in voiceover is, “If I have to ‘yell’ or ‘scream’ or project loudly, do I ...
The Art of StoryTelling in Voiceover

The Art of StoryTelling in Voiceover

"We want real people, not actors." It's something we hear almost every time we audition, particularly in the ...

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