Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to voice actors and other creative pros like you. Each message includes an idea to move you, a thought to touch you, and a quote to inspire you, as well as what I’m writing about that week on YouTube, on The VO Pro Podcast, and in The Pro Blog.
MTI: FEAR 😰
Move Touch InspireThe Newsletter for Voice Actors and Creative Freelancers An Idea To Move YouFear is a funny thing. We think of it as fear of truly scary stuff: death, injury, loss of a loved one or relationship, loss of a job, livelihood, or home. But we also fear insignificant things... not being liked, being ignored, being rejected or judged, looking silly... the honestly-who-gives-a-fuck things we're never going to think about on our deathbed. Choose your fears wisely. A Thought to Touch You*"There's a lot of fear, especially with how many virtual voice audiobooks were put out on Audible earlier this year and in the past couple years. But the truth is, the longer form a voiceover is, the more easy it is to tell that it's not a human. And so I really don't see that changing. So if you're like afraid of in general, okay, but I want you to know that there's plenty of work in the audiobook industry. It's just a matter of understanding how to build relationships with publishers and how to get your marketing materials together." A Quote to Inspire YouEssayist and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us that the presence of fear is a precursor to action... "Always do what you are afraid to do."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
On YouTube and the VO Pro PodcastThis week's Thought to Touch You* is from this week's video, Why Audiobook Narration Is Still BOOMING in 2026. Is audiobook narration still worth pursuing… or is AI about to wipe it out? In this conversation, I sit down with audiobook narrator, actor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Global Actor, Elise Arsenault, to talk about the REAL state of the audiobook industry right now. We dig into:
Elise also shares how she built a thriving audiobook career with more than 160 audiobooks, why strategy and systems matter so much for creatives, and what newer voice actors should focus on if they want sustainable work in today’s industry. If you’re a voice actor wondering whether audiobook narration is still viable in 2026, this conversation is packed with practical insight and honest perspective. Watch now. Click the play button.So glad we're friends, Reader.. If there's anything you'd like to adjust with what you receive from me, click here. |
MOVE TOUCH INSPIRE: The Newsletter for Voice Actors & Creative Pros Who Want to Grow Their Business
Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to voice actors and other creative pros like you. Each message includes an idea to move you, a thought to touch you, and a quote to inspire you, as well as what I’m writing about that week on YouTube, on The VO Pro Podcast, and in The Pro Blog.