The web log for Karen Commins - A VOICE Above The Crowd

Karen Commins is a professional voice-over talent with her own soundproof studio in Atlanta, GA. While she loves to voice radio and TV commercials and computer games, Karen specializes in performing long-form narrations and audiobooks. She is creating podcasts containing new content, as well as literature in the public domain. Those who are getting started in voice-over and professional voice talent alike enjoy Karen's insight and commentary about working in the industry and the marketing ideas in this blog.

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2009.06.21: 5 marketing lessons from Ralph the artist
2009.05.20: One word of advice: PRACTICE
2009.04.05: Voiceover and the Law of Paradoxical Intent
2009.03.28: My life as a secret agent
2009.02.25: Restaurant menus and your voice-over business
2009.02.04: A mathematical viewpoint for success
2009.01.18: 5 keys to confident cold calling
2009.01.02: Karen Commins is my new brand name
2009.01.01: Do one thing each day toward voice-over
2008.12.31: Creating your roadmap to success
2008.12.17: Mapping your success by thinking BIG
2008.12.05: A holiday poem for voice talent
2008.11.19: 25 reasons clients hire this voice talent
2008.11.05: Reading for success
2008.10.25: Think/Write/Speak what you WANT into BEING!
2008.10.12: Social networking in voice-over
2008.09.10: It's better to give than receive
2008.08.24: Resonance between harp and voice-over
2008.08.02: For love...or money?
2008.07.17: Setting prices and getting paid
2008.07.09: 6 lessons from my first voice-over job
2008.07.04: Filing scripts under "P" for prosperity
2008.06.27: 5 pieces of e-mail marketing advice
2008.06.15: Cruising for a competitive advantage
2008.05.15: How to sparkle like a diamond
2008.05.07: Saying "thank you" after the gig
2008.04.10: 12 lessons from dancing with the stars
2008.03.10: 10 questions to ask coaches and demo producers
2008.03.07: Do voice-over talents want more competition?
2008.02.24: Soundproofing vs. sound absorption
2008.02.23: 12 tips for more natural narrations
2008.02.06: Voice artist and (future) Scrabble competitor
2008.01.21: Are on-line casting services for you?
2008.01.10: Obtaining the audio rights of books
2008.01.01: Michael Palin's thoughts on integrity
2007.12.09: To the parents of aspiring voice talent
2007.12.05: A page from my book
2007.11.20: How to achieve success in voice-over
2007.10.31: Trick...or Treat?
2007.10.24: Need help in creating a marketing plan?
2007.10.15: Plugs for a day job and the environment
2007.10.13: Working with a portable studio
2007.10.11: Has your ship come in?
2007.09.28: Your voice isn't right for us
2007.09.19: Talk like a pirate
2007.09.10: Being true to the writer's words
2007.08.08: Henry Aaron and Barry Bonds teach voice-over actors
2007.08.06: No one can promote my business better than me
2007.07.20: Paying attention to James Allen and Harry Potter
2007.07.05: The 60-second elevator speech contest
2007.06.28: Words and pictures from APAC and BookExpo
2007.06.17: A plan to break into voice-over
2007.06.15: How well do you follow instructions?
2007.05.21: How to lose friends and irritate people
2007.05.11: The Secret to getting up the hill
2007.04.03: No such thing as a free lunch or demo critique
2007.03.14: Is audiobook narration hard?
2007.03.13: Some advice about unsolicited advice
2007.02.28: How many languages does a voice talent need?
2007.02.17: Nine Tips About Buying Equipment on eBay
2007.02.14: Changing your thoughts on Valentines Day
2007.02.06: Susan Berkley's inner circle and upcoming masterclass
2007.01.29: 25 ways to get publicity and traffic to your web site
2007.01.11: Shining the light on pitches to prospects
2007.01.01: Look forward on New Year's Day
2006.12.20: 5 Thoughts About Self-Promotion in Social Settings
2006.12.18: 10 Business Tips From My Day at the Great Pyramids
2006.12.15: Audiobook Producer/Narrator Kate Fleming Passes Away
2006.12.15: 36-hour delay may work for luggage but not in voice-over
2006.11.21: Curl up with some good audiobooks this holiday weekend
2006.11.17: Voice-Over Secrets from Adam, Bob and Bob
2006.11.14: You can trust your gut instinct
2006.11.03: Synopsis of the Finding Your Dream Job TV show
2006.11.01: Two stories in the news about voice actors
2006.10.29: My role on Clark Howard's TV Show Finding Your Dream Job
2006.10.27: Voice-over can be fun and games
2006.10.19: The business of voice-over is on my mind after vacation
2006.09.21: Paint the picture of your voice-over success in your mind
2006.09.12: How will you use your next 24 hours?
2006.09.11: Do you think that lack of money is holding you back?
2006.08.25: Voice-over books on my bookshelf
2006.08.21: Voice-Over Days and Talledega Nights
2006.08.17: Persistence is especially needed in marketing
2006.08.16: Persistence will keep the voice-over dream alive
2006.08.12: Don't wait for vacation to send a postcard
2006.08.07: A short lesson in goal-setting
2006.08.01: What can John Travolta teach us about voice-over?
2006.07.19: Do you perform in your underwear?
2006.07.17: How to Cope in voice-over
2006.07.16: A missed opportunity to help others
2006.07.14: The keys to a successful business
2006.07.10: A prosperity mindset will yield better-paying jobs
2006.07.02: Free newsletter for actors, voice actors and anyone in the performing arts
2006.07.01: Can podcasting be integrated in corporate training?
2006.06.30: A Voice Actor's Business Address Won't Be on Easy Street
2006.06.24: Audiobook Master Class in Los Angeles
2006.06.17: Hollywood Star Search
2006.06.16: Another masterclass weekend coming up!
2006.06.14: Laziness and voice-over won't mix
2006.06.09: A Tale of Two Web Sites
2006.05.30: Congrats to the Audies winners!
2006.05.18: A voice-over reward on The Apprentice
2006.05.14: Women in Animation Master Event
2006.05.12: Harry Potter - 1, Censorship - 0
2006.05.10: I couldn't care less about American Idol
2006.05.09: I won a marketing contest!
2006.05.07: Press release for my first audiobook

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