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Topic: Do you cold "call"? |
Nikki
Replies: 19
Views: 10524
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Forum: Chat Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:29 am Subject: Do you cold "call"? |
In our daily/personal interactions? I'd agree. We're calling less, texting and emailing more. Or posting our 'status' for replies on a million different social networking sites.
But for business to ... |
Topic: My first year as a full time VO |
Nikki
Replies: 17
Views: 8561
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:30 am Subject: My first year as a full time VO |
This is awesome, and congratulations!
As someone still so new, I love seeing people's stories of how they're doing fresh out the box either starting brand new or going full time such as yourself.
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Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:36 am Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Thanks for giving me a glimpse into your new world, Jeff. Sounds like an interesting endeavor to follow to see how it develops from the ground up.
And Dummkopf, that is great insight. I appreciate ... |
Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:25 pm Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Maybe this is just the sales person in me rearing her head, but how is it being presented/propositioned to the authors?
I know 'no-brainers' are often too good to be true for most people. And grant ... |
Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:00 am Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
That's very interesting. Doing it on spec in exchange for points/percentages of sale? I'd be curious as to what the 'scale' is for that in balance to not asking for an up front payment.
But like an ... |
Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:42 am Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Very nice! Okay, so you convert and adapt it for what it needs to be. Makes sense.
What do you normally expect to get per finished hour (I'm asking on average and not for you seasoned experts/pros) ... |
Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:28 am Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Good points and great information.
Even as daunting as it is, I still haven't been able to get it off the brain, so I'm imaginging I'll be pursuing this further and looking at ways to improve my ed ... |
Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:55 pm Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Thank you for the feedback everyone.
Actually, not so much the information on the pay, but another aspect I've been worrying about might be my bar to entry...the editing.
I have '0' editing skil ... |
Topic: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
Nikki
Replies: 36
Views: 18743
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Forum: Chat Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:06 pm Subject: Audiobook Market - Bust or Boom? |
I've reached a point of horrible confusion (not too hard and more common than I like) and so I thought I'd ask the question straight out.
I see conflicting reports of Audiobooks being such a bustli ... |
Topic: Skype as phone patch |
Nikki
Replies: 15
Views: 10459
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:58 am Subject: Skype as phone patch |
Necro'd or not, this was super timely and I had a light bulb moment. Skype is my answer! (And I already use it to chat with friends willy nilly, but haven't used it extensively for much else).
I su ... |
Topic: Will you be ready? (Warning— Zombie Content) |
Nikki
Replies: 7
Views: 5097
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:22 pm Subject: Will you be ready? (Warning— Zombie Content) |
I have been preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse!
Every year, I become stronger, better, faster...
Bring it on you Zombie hoards! (but not the runners, I perfer the shamblers) thanks. |
Topic: Strange Discovery: Practiced Vs. Relaxed |
Nikki
Replies: 19
Views: 8823
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:19 am Subject: Strange Discovery: Practiced Vs. Relaxed |
J.S., hope that went well for you (or will still go well if it hasn't yet!)
And thanks so much, Bob for passing on that sage advice from Philip. I think I'll have that front of mind now even as I t ... |
Topic: Strange Discovery: Practiced Vs. Relaxed |
Nikki
Replies: 19
Views: 8823
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:00 am Subject: Strange Discovery: Practiced Vs. Relaxed |
It was a very powerful realization, a true eye opener for me.
That's also a great suggestion, Lee! I think I even know just the picture...and Lord knows I have enough of her in my phone for travel ... |
Topic: Strange Discovery: Practiced Vs. Relaxed |
Nikki
Replies: 19
Views: 8823
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Forum: Chat Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:10 pm Subject: Strange Discovery: Practiced Vs. Relaxed |
While practicing my scripts today, my niece insisted on invading my room. I finally gave in but insisted she be quiet while she played so I could finish. It went so-so.
Well, I finally finished and ... |
Topic: It's a honor to be nominated |
Nikki
Replies: 46
Views: 15291
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Forum: Chat Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:20 am Subject: It's a honor to be nominated |
It's amazing what great copy and an awesome voice can do together.
Congrats! |
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