3 Best places to start Voice Over for Beginners

How to Start in Voice Over for Beginners

1. Discover Your Interest in Voice Over:

   • Determine which aspect of voice over you are more interested in, such as audiobook narration or voice overs for commercials.
   • If you are more inclined towards audiobook narration, develop a love for books as it will enhance your narration skills and engagement with the content.

2. Explore ACX for Audiobook Narration:

   • Visit ACX, an arm of Amazon, where authors and narrators collaborate to produce audiobooks.
   • Understand the different payment options on ACX: upfront payment, royalty share, and royalty share plus.
   • Consider starting with LibriVox.org to volunteer for narrating public domain books to gain experience before venturing into ACX.

3. Utilize Freelance Marketplace Sites:

   • Sign up on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork to offer voice over services.
   • Create gigs on Fiverr for various voice over services like commercial reads, e-learning, voicemail messages, etc.
   • Understand the seller levels on Fiverr and work towards building your profile and gaining positive reviews.
   • On Upwork, bid on voice over jobs or create a standout profile to attract clients.

4. Consider Other Voice Over Specific Sites:

   • Explore other voice over platforms like Voice Bunny, Voice Jungle, Voice Giant, and Voquent for additional opportunities.
   • Start with Fiverr and Upwork for a quicker start in the voice over industry before expanding to other platforms like Voices.com and Voice123.

5. Build Your Profile and Brand:

   • Ensure your profiles on Fiverr and Upwork are well-crafted with clear descriptions, pricing structures, and attractive thumbnails.
   • Research and analyze other users' profiles to get an idea of how to present your services effectively.
   • Choose a memorable username that aligns with your brand and is easy to find across platforms.

6. Continuous Learning and Improvement:

   • Keep honing your recording, editing, and formatting skills to deliver high-quality voice over services.
   • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to enhance your voice over business.
   • Consider investing time in creating a personal brand and online presence to attract more clients.

7. Further Assistance and Information:

   • Visit VoiceOverAngela's website at voiceoverangela.com for more insights and guidance on starting in voice over and audiobook narration.
   • Subscribe to VoiceOverAngela's channel for additional tips and tutorials on voice over.

By following these steps, you can kickstart your journey in voice over and work towards establishing a successful career in the industry.