#nethervoice

A while ago, I started #goodmouthmonday. It was my way to “goodmouth” someone who I believe deserves more credit than they are getting. Click here to read about how I got this idea. On Thanksgiving 2023 I want to share the story of voice actor Billie Jo Konze. While you may be visiting friends and family for a traditional meal, Billie Jo and her friend Brandon have other things on their mind.…

RAISE YOUR GAME, NOT YOUR VOICE

As someone who coaches voice actors, I’ve noticed that one of the most common areas people want to improve has to do with their DELIVERY. The word “conversational” is often mentioned. But here’s the thing… If you want something to sound truly conversational, the script has to be written that way. As I’m sure you know, most scripts are written to be READ, not SPOKEN. Every word has been carefully…

If this is your first time here, welcome! You’ve landed on Part  4 of a series in which I describe my move from being a full-time invisible voice actor and blogger, to becoming an on-camera social media personality. Click here for Part 1, Click here for Part 2, and click here for Part 3. We left off with me saying goodbye to my very hard to remember last name, and now using the pseudonym Paul…

For those who are keeping track, this is Part 3 of my story about how I transitioned from being a full-time voice over and blogger, to becoming an on-camera content creator. Click here to read Part 1, and click here for part 2. Before I talk about the last obstacles I had to overcome, it’s important to mention some of the things I believe I bring to the table when it comes to being present on…

March 26th, 2018 was no ordinary day. It was the day I nearly died of a stroke. In the sad list of leading causes of death in the USA, stroke takes fifth place. It’s also a leading cause of adult disability. You probably know someone who’s had one, and if you didn’t, you now know me. Click here to learn about the stroke risk factors. I survived -obviously- and I belong to the lucky ones. In fact,…

Can’t think of any sane reason to get back to doing voice overs… Quick story: In all the years I’ve been in the VO business, I have served thousands of clients. During those 40+ years, hundreds of them have asked me for the names of colleagues I would recommend. You know, people of a different gender, people who speak a different language or with a different accent, or people of a different…

We’ve reached the end of this series, can you believe it? If you’ve been with me on this journey, thank you so much for your time and for your patience. By now you should know that I’m Paul, a guy from the Netherlands who carved out an unlikely career in the U.S. as a voice over artist and blogger. I loved what I did for a living, but my voice no longer supports my profession. Don’t feel sorry…