The Voice Realm

How to “Practice” Voice Acting

Unconventional ways to build voice acting skills, from dubbing old video games and reading books aloud to playing D&D and messing with robocallers.

Why human voice actors still beat AI on emotion, comic timing and quick direction changes, plus what listeners notice when a voice sounds synthetic.

Two voice actors, two authors, and a publisher are suing AI firm ElevenLabs. A breakdown of the claims, the cloned voices, and what’s demanded.

Signs your voice acting side hustle is ready to become the main event, from consistent client work and burnout at the day job to having a safety net.

Working from home doesn’t mean the rules go out the window. What professionalism looks like for voice actors, from email habits to webcam calls.

Gesturing and moving while you record can cut stress, boost energy and get you into character. Plus the mistakes to avoid, like clipping your mic.

Breaking into voice acting used to mean begging an agent for a shot. Now it’s skills, a quiet room, basic editing and steady auditions.

A beginner’s walkthrough for voice actors, from audition prep and demo reels to home studio basics, self-marketing, and handling your first bookings.

SAG-AFTRA voice actors voted to strike over AI protections and pay in video games. What’s behind the vote, and which games could be delayed.

Nine signs your project has outgrown DIY recording, from flat delivery and bored listeners to scripts that need multiple accents.