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Summary: INTRODUCE MYSELF TO ON-LINE BUYERS
Review: Hi! I'm Terri Apple, Author of Making Money In Voice-Overs. I wrote this book because my answering machine became too full with questions from everyone I ever knew (Whether a Doctor, Lawyer or Indian Chief. Well, I don't know any "real" Indian Chiefs, but you get the picture) that wanted to BREAK INTO THE EXCITING, LUCRATIVE WORLD OF VOICE-OVERS. I can truly vouch for the exciting, lucrative part as well as everyone I know wanting to do them. I moved to California quite a few years ago to pursue ON-CAMERA and was quite generously slapped with a Voice-Over career. To tell you the truth, I thought it was going to be easier to break into On-Camera. I had an extremely lucrative career in the Midwest and thus began my thoughts that you can pursue this fabulous career anywhere. There is so much knowledge to be had about the Voice-Over business, that I just HAD to put pen to paper and write it all down. I hope that you enjoy reading and learning from this book as much as I had writing it and sharing my experiences along with some fabulously talented Voice talent. Good luck with your newfound career!!
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Summary: This is a terrible book!
Review: I doubt that Terri Apple even edited her book one-time through. There are a number of grammatical mistakes and spelling errors, making the meaning of several sentences nearly incomprehensible. Had she or an editor read this book, they would have caught many of the obvious mistakes ahead of time. The chapters were not very well laid-out and extremely inconsistent. The book's content was not organized well. Much of the information in each chapter did not coincide with the chapter title and she would skip ideas from one paragraph to the next. Also, she repeated much of the same information in several different chapters under different sections. Perhaps she wrote the book in between her many voiceover auditions. The information in this book is outdated since the industry has changed so dramatically since its publication. Terri Apple has proved that pretty voices should only be used when they have something to say. And that a pretty voice can be an ugly read.
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Summary: gained extreme amount of knowlegde and insight @ voice-overs
Review: i loved this book! i'm getting started in voice-over's here in chicago, and ms. apple's book gave me valuable tips that i never knew. her background is extensive and useful to anyone who currently is in the business, or anyone who would like to get started. i was intimidated about the industry at first, but after reading this book, i'm more ready than ever to give it a go!the credibility of the author is obvious, which makes her words valid, and truthful. i plan on taking the wisdom that i learned from this book and using it in my future voice-over career. i have tried other books re: this subject, but no other book compares to that of ms. apple's. i recommend this book highly to anyone who is even remotely interested in breaking in to voice-overs. the tips provided in the book will give you invaluable insight, and allow one to over-come their fears about breaking in the business. i'm very glad i chose this book, the lessons i learned were amazing!
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Summary: For Pro's or beginners
Review: I read Terri's book with great anticipation. I wanted to see how much she knew; how much I did or didn't know and what she could add to my knowledge. Terri Apple does a fine job of jogging some very well founded reminders to those of us who are professionally making a living from VO work. AND - from the prospective of a beginner, she also spells it out without painting any rainbows. It's being told "as it is." This is a very helpful publication to those of us to need to sharpen our skills and continue learning to hon our skills and a wonderful insightful glimpse into the workings of the world of voiceovers. I recommend this book to Pro's & Newbies.
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Summary: For Pro's or beginners
Review: I read Terri's book with great anticipation. I wanted to see how much she knew; how much I did or didn't know and what she could add to my knowledge. Terri Apple does a fine job of jogging some very well founded reminders to those of us who are professionally making a living from VO work. AND - from the prospective of a beginner, she also spells it out without painting any rainbows. It's being told "as it is." This is a very helpful publication to those of us to need to sharpen our skills and continue learning to hon our skills and a wonderful insightful glimpse into the workings of the world of voiceovers. I recommend this book to Pro's & Newbies.
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Summary: This is the most helpful voice-over tool I've found yet!
Review: I'm a personal manager with about 22 clients. They all ask me if I know how they can get started doing voice-overs so they can make money between acting jobs. Since I'm not involved in the commercial business, I tell them that the very first thing they should do is get a copy of Terri Apple's book, "Making Money in Voice-Overs" and read it cover to cover! That answers all of their questions. I've learned a lot from it myself and can now guide my clients a little better. However, I think it's "THE" book to read on the subject. I've yet to come upon another that's so informative, helpful and entertaining. It's a resource book that's a fun read. How often do you find that?
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Summary: A brilliant guide through the world of voice-overs!!!!
Review: I've read many books that have too much to grasp. Terri Apple teaches you in a simple, sometimes humorous and easy way to understanding every aspect of voice-overs...with key industry lingo indexed in the back for you to learn...from understanding the business end of this business, to what the producers and companies are looking for, to what many people mistakenly think a voice-over actor is supposed to do, Terri Apple tells it all, and even lets you in on personal experiences she's had. What an excellent book, I'd love it if it came in an audio-tape version! I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn and have a blast doing it read this book, it's the best $13.00 you'll spend!
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Summary: Where was the editor?
Review: Just wanted to say - on vacation, I decided to re-read Terri's book. And may I change my review to a "5"?
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Summary: So good - I re-read it
Review: Just wanted to say - on vacation, I decided to re-read Terri's book. And may I change my review to a "5"?
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Summary: Not exactly what I expected
Review: Personally I expected more helpful hints and techniques for improving your skills in voice-overs but instead most of the book is concentrated on advising how to promote your talent. So if you want to know how to be a voice-talent this is propably not the best book for you, but if you feel you already have what it takes to be a voice-over artist, it gives you advise what to do to get yourself into business.
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