The VOHeroes Podcast

Voice over is a heroes' journey. Make it your journey. Actor, voice talent and storytelling coach David H. Lawrence XVII takes you on a journey each episode into the art, commerce, science and mindset of voice over as a performing art, and as a profession and business. Presented by VOHeroes.com.

The VOHeroes Podcast is a education podcast hosted by David H. Lawrence XVII, with 294 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

David H. Lawrence XVII hosts The VOHeroes Podcast, a education show with 294 episodes published.

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  Episode #13303

  13303: The Best Solution For Reducing Mouth Noise

  Sep 28, 20265 minS30

  Hey there, hero! One of the most frequently asked questions about the physical nature of voice and on-camera performance is what to do about mouth noises. And when people offer potential solutions, I will reply “Fantastic! So glad that’s working for you.” With a biiiiiiiggggg caveat… …what works for someone else may or may not work for you. Why? Because everyone has a slightly different biology when it comes to saliva production (and reduction). For example, green apples don’t work for me (they actually make things worse), but they may work for you, and maybe even better than it does for someone posting in a group that this is THE solution. The point is to try it out, and if it works, great. Try more things out whether green apples work or not. Let’s start a list of the things you’ve tried and rejected, or tried and succeeded with. Maybe someone else will be helped by one or the other. What works (or doesn’t work) for you? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/the-best-solution-for-reducing-mouth-noise/ #Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you... ... become a VO talent (or a more successful one): https://voheroes.com/start ... become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent): https://acxmasterclass.com/ ...narrate your own book ( if you’re an author ): https://narrateyourownbook.com/ ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent): https://mikesock.com/ ... be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines): https://rehearsal.pro/ ... master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac: https://audiocupcake.com/ The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with: BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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  Episode #13302

  13302: How To Produce Audiobooks For Rights Holders Globally (Not Just Where ACX Operates)

  Sep 21, 20266 minS30

  Hey there, hero! ACX is a great way to connect with a client to produce their audiobook, but only if both of you are tax paying residents of one of four countries: the US, the UK, Canada or Ireland. If you both live in one of those, you’re golden. If not, you’re stuck. And it’s been an ongoing problem for both narrators and rights holders to contract if either live in places like Australia, any country in the EU, Mexico or other Central American/Caribbean countries, South American countries, Japan, India, China…you name it. If you’re not the ACX four, you’re going to have issues. Especially as a union narrator. Welp, just moments ago, I finished recording a Zoom session with Noah Michael Levine, my paymaster. I use him for all directly paid audiobook narration projects, on ACX or not. He’s the guy who runs Skywire Paymaster Services. https://skywirepaymaster.com/ And he has a solution for that pesky “We live in different countries, one or more of which is non-ACX” issue. He can administer that kind of project, too. Hear him talk about that in this particular episode of the podcast. Questions? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/how-to-produce-audiobooks-for-rights-holders-globally-not-just-where-acx-operates/ #Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you... ... become a VO talent (or a more successful one): https://voheroes.com/start ... become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent): https://acxmasterclass.com/ ...narrate your own book ( if you’re an author ): https://narrateyourownbook.com/ ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent): https://mikesock.com/ ... be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines): https://rehearsal.pro/ ... master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac: https://audiocupcake.com/ The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with: BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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  Episode #13301

  13301: Daring To Move From The Dreaming To The Doing

  Sep 14, 20265 minS30

  Hey there, hero! There’s a lot of dreaming going on in our community. We simply have to be dreamers to decide to be creative artists. And we also have to be doers. And that moment when you decide you can’t ignore your dreams any longer and have to put in the work to achieve them…can stop us dead in our tracks. It’s a big leap to move from the possibility of something nebulous and fancy to something planned and concrete. And…you could fail miserably at the execution. I’m offering a pathway or two to make that moment a bit easier and more graceful for you. Do you hesitate to pursue your dreams because of that moment of decision? That feeling of doubt? What do you do about it? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/daring-to-move-from-the-dreaming-to-the-doing/ #Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you... ... become a VO talent (or a more successful one): https://voheroes.com/start ... become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent): https://acxmasterclass.com/ ...narrate your own book ( if you’re an author ): https://narrateyourownbook.com/ ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent): https://mikesock.com/ ... be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines): https://rehearsal.pro/ ... master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac: https://audiocupcake.com/ The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with: BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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  Episode #13300

  13300: Only Use These Two Words When Receiving Feedback

  Sep 7, 20265 minS30

  Hey there, hero! I’ve noticed that some people have forgotten, or have never learned, the most useful words you can use when you are getting feedback from those who might give you work. Without judging the quality of the feedback, without deciding whether to use their feedback or not, just say “thank you.” I’ve seen some younger (and older) creative types, when getting feedback, perceive any criticism as an attack. They then launch into an explanation of their choices, or contradicting the logic of the coach, teacher, casting director or editor, or any number of other defenses of their choices. There’s no need to do that, unless asked to explain those choices. If that isn’t requested, just thank the other party and move on. Whether you agree with them or not, there’s no need to feel attacked. I mean, hey - you asked for the feedback (I’m talking about seeking work, not some “fan” telling you that you suck on social media = although “thank you” stops the conversation/trolling there as well), so be gracious about getting it. Just say “thank you.” And listen constructively to whatever else they have to say. Is that how you graciously receive feedback and constructive criticism? Or are you watching this episode and thinking I’m a weak-ass pushover who doesn’t fiercely stand up for his creative choices? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/only-use-these-two-words-when-receiving-feedback/ #Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you... ... become a VO talent (or a more successful one): https://voheroes.com/start ... become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent): https://acxmasterclass.com/ ...narrate your own book ( if you’re an author ): https://narrateyourownbook.com/ ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent): https://mikesock.com/ ... be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines): https://rehearsal.pro/ ... master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac: https://audiocupcake.com/ The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with: BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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  Episode #13299

  13299: Some People Would Do Anything To Have Your Problems

  Aug 31, 20264 minS30

  Hey there, hero! As we work toward a better performance career and face challenges to our progress, even the littlest things can make us feel frustrated. And it’s important to remember that, as challenges go, these speed bumps in our journey need to be kept in perspective. There are people outside the industry who would give up an awful lot to face the problems we face. Keeping that in perspective might make your approach to problems a little less stressful and raise the gratitude level a bit as you go about solving them. Because you will solve them, one way or the other. How do you keep your actor, VO or writing challenges in perspective? How do you celebrate your position in the world as you make your journey better? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/some-people-would-do-anything-to-have-your-problems/ #Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #Marketing Want to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here’s how I can help you... ... become a VO talent (or a more successful one): https://voheroes.com/start ... become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you’re an actor or VO talent): https://acxmasterclass.com/ ...narrate your own book ( if you’re an author ): https://narrateyourownbook.com/ ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent): https://mikesock.com/ ... be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines): https://rehearsal.pro/ ... master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac: https://audiocupcake.com/ The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with: BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

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