Audiobook narration is, to me anyway, the most challenging and rewarding genre of voiceover work there is. I just started narrating the...

I recently watched Season 3 of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘ and it did not disappoint. If you’ve seen the show, you may know where this...

2014 was a good year for the Not Silent Blog. Back then it was called the GKN (Good Karma Network) Weekly Update. The branding has changed, but the message is the same. Oh, and if you’re wondering about the blog pic, that’s me on a mule at a voiceover conference in Arizona. Like I said: 2014 was a good year. 🙂 I’ve noticed recently that when I speak or coach I am frequently citing many blog entries I wrote in 2014. I thought it would be a hoot to share some of the more popu

To Market, or Not to Market? How often should you be using directing marketing? It depends. Some voice talents love it, others hate it and avoid direct marketing at all costs. Those voice talents tend to rely on representation or online casting sites to find work and that’s totally valid, but I think you’re leaving money on the table if you don’t use direct marketing at least some of the time.

I had the pleasure of narrating the fascinating book, “Why We Elect Narcissists and Sociopaths and How We Can Stop” by Bill Eddy. Here’s...

Here’s an exercise in the art of letter closing… So I’m on Facebook (as I am too often) and an interesting conversation popped up on the...

I had the privilege of narrating yet another fantastic audio book, “Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust”...

The latest audio book I’ve narrated is called The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership, one of many management...

About three years ago I wrote a blog for Stage 32, an entertainment industry social media site. It was well-received and they have decided to post it again. You can read the blog via their website but I have re-posted it here for your convenience. Enjoy! You will hate this blog. Not the most inspiring of beginnings, but bear with me… I struggled as a voice talent for almost 15 years. Before that, I went to college and graduate school for acting. It turns out that while I was

There are many great marketers out there creating memorable, moving, hilarious campaigns for print, radio, TV, and social media....

I recently narrated the fascinating audio book The Innovation Code: The Creative Power of Constructive Conflict by Jeff and Staney...

I love stand-up comedy. I’ve loved it ever since I saw George Carlin in “Carlin at Carnegie” on HBO when I was a kid. He was a genius not...

I saw Wonder Woman last week It was so good I’m compelled two share my two cents. And yes I’ll make it relate to voiceovers somehow…!...

I recently narrated Breaking Through Gridlock by Jason Jay and Gabriel Grant. This was an interesting one! Breaking Through Gridlock...

I don’t do cartoons much. Well, not until Madballs came along. Yes, Madballs! The gross-out toys that were big in the 80’s are making a...

Last week I went to the opera. It was amazing. We saw Rusalka at The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center. Rusalka is basically “The...

Audio book #54, done! Nat Greene’s “Stop Guessing” is a great problem-solving guide. I even took notes while I was narrating! It goes on...

Last week I saw a post on LinkedIn by an individual who claims he can help you land a voiceover agent. Interestingly enough, I just...

I saw Joy last week. It’s a movie Starring Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, creator of the Miracle Mop who went on to become a...

Those of you who have read my ramblings over the years may remember that I used to post brief movie reviews. I loved doing them but after a while it didn’t line up with the thrust of the blog series. I’ve always wanted to do a full-blown review but couldn’t find a film I felt compelled to write about. With that in mind, in lieu of a regular-type blog entry I present to you my amateur review of the movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“. There’s a voiceover lesson at the e

Last week my manager sent out a casting notice to their talent roster and asked us to help spread the word. It was a “seeking non-actors for a TV commercial” casting notice so I posted it on the GKN and a few other places. Among the specs were: You must have two children between the ages of 8-15, and The entire family must be available to be interviewed over the weekend. I got a number of responses but only one of them qualified. Why? Either their children weren’t in the requ

I don’t have bad days. I really mean it. Sometimes bad things happen, but it’s up to me to decide whether I’ll let that make it a bad day. Yes, I know that sounds overly simplistic & optimistic, but it’s a principle I try to live by with mostly successful results. BTW I’m not talking about really bad things like a death in the family or something like that. I mean those little-ish things that have the potential to make your day spiral out of control. With that in mind, here a

I love voiceover conferences. The flying (I love airplanes), hotels, dining out, meeting new people, learning new things, I just love it all. I love voiceover conferences even more when I’m a presenter. It’s an amazing way to give back to the voiceover community, promote my brand, etc. This year I had the privilege of speaking at VO Atlanta. That’s me in the program. It makes me seem far cooler than I really am. This is me donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive at the h

I hate getting sick. I don’t know of anyone who does, apart from the occasional grade-schooler or grownup who attempts to use it as an attendance-dodge. Getting sick as a voice talent can be a serious problem, particularly with a head/chest cold, sinus infection, or the flu. If your voice changes you are screwed, especially if you’re in the middle of a long-form project like an audio book. Fortunately I live alone and work from home so I’m generally not exposed to sick co-wor