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This is the final episode in The Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas! And I've saved a fun little treat especially for Christmas Eve... keep listening to find out about the 4 Santas! I promised you a special link and here it is (it's from a film, so it's only the song - but it's a good one!): https://youtu.be/w2WUYyppXlU Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This is the stuff that has helped me to build a voiceover career. Hopefully it will offer a few ideas that might help you. It includes: Coaching Building a home studio My logo and branding Website Conferences - and not just voiceover ones Getting out and meeting people and all kinds of mindset stuff... As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Audiobooks are perfect for long car journeys or keeping kids entertained when you're busy creating Christmas! Here is a roundup of seasonal audiobooks for kids of all ages - even big kids! The audiobook list: Spectacular Stories for the Very Young by David Walliams The Snail and the Whale and Other Stories by Julia Donaldson The Detective Dog and Other Stories by Julia Donaldson Mermaid School by Lucy Courtney The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling The Book That No One Wanted by Richard Ayoade The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy The HogFather by Terry Pratchett (the Bill Nighy/Peter Serafinowicz version) Lost Christmas by David Logan Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (the Laura Dern version) And UK Listeners, don't forget that BBC Sounds has some amazing stuff for kids As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

December 21st. The shortest day - and the longest night... The perfect time to talk about live storytelling. In this episode we look at how you can get involved in live storytelling gigs that will get you out of the booth and better known locally. As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

A confident voice actor will give you a better performance. Fact. In this episode we cover: What to do at the start of a session Being in-the-moment Creating a bridge into your project Create the right creative atmosphere Directing, not acting for your voice Giving helpful, imaginative feedback How to perfect the art of saying - "I love that and let’s also try this..." Ending the session on a high As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

This is a quick but game-changing episode - all about Voiceover Demos We cover: What to listen out for in your demos Why it matters What directors are looking for How to focus on YOUR reels And if you'd like more details about your own 1-2-1 Voiceover Demo Audit - just email me at sam@samanthaboffin.co.uk or DM me on LinkedIn. There's a 20% discount offer running from now until December 31st 2022. As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Improvisation isn't just great for your performance skills - it can transform your career! Today I'm sharing the 6 rules of improv that are worth remembering: Yes, and... Keep listening Tell stories Be open and genuine Be supportive And remember - nothing is perfect Find out more in this short episode. As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Are you feeling Christmassy yet? It's the final weekend before Christmas so if you aren't in a festive mood yet - you better get started! Here is my round up of fun festive audiobooks - perfect whether you're shopping, cooking, Xmas decorating or just on the couch... Audiobooks are perfect for multi-tasking plus they're all available in a trice on Audible (other audio platforms are available!) The Secret History of Christmas - by Bill Bryson, narrated by Bill Bryson The Best of Me - by David Sedaris, narrated by David Sedaris Whisked Away at Christmas - by Mahi Cheshire, narrated by Ritu Arya and Jeremy Irvine E.F. Benson's Ghost Stories - narrated by Mark Gatiss Three Hours - by Rosamund Lupton - narrated by Gemma Whelan Midwinter Murder - by Agatha Christie, narrated by Fenella Woolgar In The Midst of Winter - by Isabel Allende, narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris, Almaa Cuervo, Jasmine Cephas Jones I also mention Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stephen King's Misery and Rosamund Lupton's The Quality of Silence As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Writing for podcasts. One of the questions I'm often asked is how do you create a podcast and make it sound natural?   It's time to find out the answer! In this episode we cover: Do you need a script? How to plan (instead of a script) What kinds of scripts are useful How to make reading aloud sound natural As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Voiceover narration isn't always as smooth as it could be. One thing. I hear a lot of. Is voiceovers talking in.  Short sentences. And it can be very irritating. Once you notice it. So how can we stop that happening - as voices, directors and podcasters? Find out in this short episode of the Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas. As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Today it is all about the mics! You may or may not be a voiceover but if you do any online meetings, social media videos or if you host or ever guest on podcasts - do listen as I'm doing an audio comparison in the episode between: An internal computer mic A USB mic A dynamic mic A phone mic and a valve condenser booth mic This episode will help you get a feel for how you could sound, depending on the mic you pick. The mics mentioned are: RODE Mini https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/nt-usb-mini?gclid=CjwKCAiAheacBhB8EiwAItVO217_HdizJa9ghBG1m0e-n8PKSuqrsdF3OYoMzj2c9UXNYB-UHm7YKBoC3RkQAvD_BwE Heil PR40 https://heilsound.com/product/pr-40/ Sontronics Aria https://www.sontronics.com/aria As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

The episode about all kinds of warm ups! Voiceover warm ups aren't just for our voices and bodies - if we're going to perform at our best, we also need to warm up our mindset.  So today I’m talking about quick little ways to warm-up, well, everything! And this episode is great for voiceovers, podcasters AND people who work with voice actors on the other side of the mic. As promised - here is the link to Nic Redman's excellent podcast The Voice Coach: https://nicolaredman.com/the-voice-coach-podcast/ Do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Yes, I know it isn't Twelfth Night - it's December 12th. Which is totally different. But it's a great excuse to talk about one of the most Christmassy days of the year: So here's a whistlestop tour of Twelfth Night, including: Tree Spirits 3 Wise Men King Cake (and the bean) Shakespeare The Theatre Royal Drury Lane Basically - everything you've ever wanted to know... Do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

What is a 'chocolatey voice'? Why is it so sought after for certain kinds of Voiceover work? And can you develop your own smooth seductive voice? Find out in today's short festive episode. Do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

Today on the Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas, we're talking about Santa's favourite Christmas film: "Love Actually". Whether you're a voiceover or a director, there's a lot to be learnt from the opening to this film - and you can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/rl44pV2-9R8 And do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

The Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas We're All Stories in the End... That Doctor Who quote is the inspiration behind today's podcast: this Christmas, record a few stories with your friends and family. Find out why in this short episode :) You can tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

The Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas It's December 8th - and today on the podcast, it's all a bit meta because we're talking about... podcasts! If you've ever thought about launching your own pod - this is a little nudge to get you thinking about it even more. And do get in touch if you need any help with creating a podcast or anything else in the world of voiceovers - just drop me a line at sam@samanthaboffin.co.uk And do tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

The Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas It's December 7th - and don't worry, there's still time to book a voiceover before Christmas (even though there's only a couple of weeks left!) It's very easy - just listen to this episode and you'll be sorted... You can tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

December the 6th is St Nicholas' Day... And we have a very special guest on Talking Creative: Father Christmas himself! We asked children for their questions for Santa and this is an episode just for them (there are no spoilers - so do share it!) So if you or your children want to know what where he goes on holiday, how he gets into houses with no fireplaces and what his favourite Christmas film is (and much, much more) - this is the episode for you! Your audience matters - everything you make is with them in mind. And Santa definitely knows who he's talking to! Santa always has time for children everywhere, so do get in touch with him at https://www.santamessages.uk/ if you want the big guy in the red suit to send someone you love a personal message. And do tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.

The Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas It's December 5th - and time for a special interview with The Voiceover Social: Nic Redman and Leah Marks! This episode is all about How to Plan for your Best Voiceover Year yet. Proper planning starts with the right mindset and the right tools to help you reach your goals. And that's where the VO Career Planner comes in. You can get your hands on this amazing piece of kit here: https://www.thevosocial.com/the-voiceover-career-planner And if you'd like to book a 1-2-1 Career Planning Session with me (as mentioned in the episode) - do email me at sam@samanthaboffin.co.uk for all the details and remember, there's a 20% discount offer running from now until the end of December 2022. Get the New Year sorted! You can tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic! As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/ And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover Directing" on Apple Podcasts and Go to https://samanthaboffin.co.uk/talkingcreative for the whole series so far.