Voice Overs

I do voice overs for all size projects, including answering machines, call center announcements, radio and blog post ads. I will read your script, novel, non-fiction book, news copy or other content for you.

My voice overs start at the rate of $75 USD per hour, or 3,000 to 5,000 words. That’s English copy only. Affordable eh? However, I do have a few guidelines for voice-overs.

Payment for voice-overs must be made in advance and payment is refundable only in the event I fail to deliver. I’m not recording in a $100 Walmart Sony digital recorder in my pajamas at my desk or leisure. I do my recordings once a week at a professional recording studio that edits, enhances and eliminates any breathing, pauses, breaks, mistakes etc. They can also add musical “bumpers” at no extra charge as well. I must pay them in advance to reserve the time, thus the non-refundable, pay in advance policy.

Error Free, direction noted, typed, double spaced scripts please. If your document, script or book contains typographical flaws, or is hand written, or poorly worded, I will flub the words and the reading will take longer, and be poorly done. If you have a certain tone or pace you’d like me to read at, notes per the direction of the tone must be included, otherwise I’ll read as I see fit and as the copy itself dictates. If you want chirpy, friendly and happy, or mature, calming and level, then let me know. We’ll talk before I read so I can give you a good sample over the phone. I don’t ad lib unless you specifically request it. All content is read as written. Please do not expect me to make changes “on the fly.”

I reserve the right to reject any script or book I deem inappropriate, offensive, or otherwise objectionable. I’m not a prude, but I don’t do X-rated, no sexual content or erotica, nothing I deem personally offensive (cursing, taking the Lord’s name in vain etc) to me. I’m happy to review your document, book or script for free prior to payment in case you’re not sure.

Rush jobs are possible. However, as with anything else, rush jobs command an additional $100 USD minimum surcharge for same-day delivery. I don’t own the studio, and depending upon their schedule and mine, and our willingness or ability to work it in to the current projects we both have ongoing, there is a cost, and it will be passed along to you. Same-day delivery is not possible for large jobs of 5,000 words or more.

Finally, while my normal turnaround time is 3 -7 business days for a 1,000-word voice-over, I do require more time for larger jobs. Very large jobs must be negotiated separately and at higher prices for several reasons:

• Studio access
• Multiple increments of 1,000 words increase the amount of time and effort required to do the entire reading and subsequent editing
• My work flow doesn’t always allow for larger recording projects and thus must take place over several days

Still with me? Yay! Then contact me today to get started.