Pick My Brain: Directory
Want to buy me a coffee in exchange for picking my brain about voice acting without actually having to buy me a coffee?
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Every question from my 2026 Q&A is available individually, so you can get answers to just the questions you have!
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1. What does it mean if I have a “voice for radio” or a “radio voice?”
2. Where do I need to live to be a voice actor?
3. Where can I find voice acting classes and voice acting jobs?
4. What do I need/how do I make a voice acting demo?
6. How can I get hired for voice acting jobs by making social media videos?
7. How do I do this without burning out?
8. How do I avoid imposter syndrome? How do I stay motivated during times where I’m not booking work?
9. How do I find legit and good voice acting info and coaches?
10. How do I approach voice acting work in a genre that’s new to me?
12. What’s a mistake you (Tawny) have made in your career that others can avoid?
13. Do I need to learn how to do accents?
14. Should I use AI to make visual characters for my voice acting demo?
15. Should I pick a genre niche to focus on or diversify as a voice actor?
16. What’s some surprising career/voice acting advice?
17. How do I record when I’m on vacation/not in my home studio?
19. How should I go about direct marketing as a voice actor?
20. Do I HAVE to have a social media presence to book work?
21. Where do I find smaller jobs when I’m just starting out?
22. Where can I find audiobook narration jobs?
23. How do singing skills help with a voice acting career?
25. What previous experience is helpful to mention to a prospective client as a voice actor?
26. Who are some companies/clients I should avoid?
27. Should I list the classes I’ve taken on my resume?
28. How can I develop my voice range?
29. What voices should every voice actor be able to do?
30. How do I change my voice? Do I need a vocal coach?
31. Who are the big 5 voice over agencies?
32. How do I stop judging myself while performing?
33. Vocal Health
34. How do I find the right agent for me?
35. Why am I not booking work?
36. Which networking events should I go to?
37. How important is an IMDB page?
38. How do I break into voice acting?
39. Is AI a threat to voice acting?
40. Is it a good idea to start acting in voice acting dubs on youtube?
41. How do I keep my cadence and pace consistent while voice acting?
42. How often should I take breaks during a recording session?
43. How do I get into voice acting for video games and animation in Canada?
44. Should I narrate an audiobook that may have been written by AI?
45. What kind of business classes should I take?
46. How competitive vs welcoming is the voice acting community?
47. How do I keep up with trends and styles in voice acting?
48. When do you know you need an agent?
49. Can I be a voice actor if I’m an awkward introvert?
50. Are there voice acting opportunities for bilingual people?
51. How do you decide what to post on social media?
52. How do you get “famous people” on your podcast?
53. What makes a voice “good” or “bad”
54. How do people react when you tell them you’re a full-time voice actor?
55. What kind of mic should I use if I’m creating instructional dance content?
56. How do I use my body in my delivery when I’m voice acting?
57. What’s the difference between being a working actor and just being “good at voices”?
58. What do I do if I mess up while I’m recording?
59. How do I protect my work/my voice?
61. Should I use casting sites and P2Ps?
62. Can I work if I’m not SAG AFTRA?
63. Can I really get work with MY voice?
64. Where do I put my script while I’m voice acting?
65. Should I ever work for free?
66. I’m a former teacher, would I be a good voice actor?
67. Do you have any tips for men playing women in audiobooks?
68. What skills improve voice acting the most?
69. How much should I reinvest back into voice acting once I’m making a profit?
70. How do I create new characters?
71. What should I use for audio editing? What program?
72. Audio Editing and Microphones
73. Are audiobooks right for me?
