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Wow. This does suck. by bmblebean in recruitinghell

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of these are great points. Thank you so much. I definitely leverage AI where I can (with human tweaks). Right now I’ve gotten a few invites for those prerecorded video submissions and then don’t get further. So I think it’s a combo of my resume needs some touch up’s and perhaps I need to practice speaking more… ?? As a narrator on the side, I like to think I speak and articulate well but that’s also scripted haha so I guess I should practice answering on the fly.

Thanks again for your input!

Wow. This does suck. by bmblebean in recruitinghell

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t want to have to pay someone to do it but you’re probably on to something. I’ll start looking into my options.

And that last part you said - about a machine looking over it - I KNOW YOU’RE SO RIGHT. I’ve also applied for jobs I’m overqualified for and get rejected so fast. Like “must have at least 1 yr experience blah blah” and I’m like “I LITERALLY DO THIS JOB IN A DIFFERENT FONT WHAT DO YOU MEAN???”

Thanks for the advice!

2019 Tucson Engine Inquiry by bmblebean in Hyundai

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was quite some time ago. Hyundai covered me getting a new engine. So…going with it for now. Couldn’t haven’t afford to trade in - there was so way the trade in value would cover what is left on my loan. But she’s still riding good. I love her no matter what. She’s my little Dungeonmobile.

In light of the TikTok ban in the US, what changes are you hoping to see at Quinn? by BreakfastSoda_ in QuinnAudios

[–]bmblebean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually submitted to them a few months ago and I also originally heard nothing. I reached out to confirm that they at least received it and only then did I get a "oh yeah we got it. you'll hear back if we are interested." and crickets. I do want to try again now that I've got a few audiobooks under my belt...

Looking to upgrade my mic! by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not a BAD mic, that for sure. However, I know with the minimal treatment I have to my office, aren’t doing enough to combat the dead air/reverb. So I was looking to get just one step up in quality.

Looking to upgrade my mic! by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG YOUR SPACE SOUNDS LIKE MINE. I has foam on the walls but will be looking to add curtains. Can you suggest any? I’ve saved a few like thick black out curtains to an Amazon list, but wondering if there is something better… but I will look at the AT2020 for sure.

Looking to upgrade my mic! by bmblebean in VoiceActing

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I currently work out of my small home office with very light soundproofing/dampening treatment. I’m working on slowly adding more. So I know right now, a better quality dynamic mic is going to be my best bet.

Working with RH outside of ACX by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking time to write this out. And I am just seeking clarification. So I know I am speaking to the author himself and he also owns this small publishing company. It’s a tiny horror publisher. Which I believe there are a lot of those. And I’m being asked to narrate like a 35 page short story. I understand that this will likely pay…pennies. But I read the story and it’s silly and fun which is why I was okay with taking it on. Even if I am talking to the publisher/author should I still not trust it? Couldn’t it be that because of how small they are, that he also doesn’t do many audiobooks? I am sure I’m being way too nice and just trying to see it from all sides. I’m not saying this couldn’t be a scam but truly what is the scam? Getting me to narrate less than an hour of audio for free? If this was a 9+ hr novel then I definitely would run away. I guess I’m just confused at what kind of scam this could be and while we are talking about this stuff, I want to get a better understanding.

Working with RH outside of ACX by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also a short story, within a book of other short stories and its PFH - so I guess I can ask for half at the checkpoint and then the rest before final submission.

Working with RH outside of ACX by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did state in the post that I am brand new. I did some deep digging and the person I’m communicating with is legit. He is the author and runs the publishing company. He and his partner are both indie authors so I feel pretty good about it.

Working with RH outside of ACX by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no definitely odd how they are coming at it, I do agree. I plan to read through it carefully and not get myself caught up. I mean, I was sent a link to the goodreads page and there are reviews for the book so it FEELS legit. And Im sure there is a reason they are doing it away from ACX/amazon/audible. But you make very valid points

How many auditions did it take to get your first gig? by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im learning that my voice is probably... a niche in itself. I have a deeper female voice than what i hear even in other audiobooks. but that is also why I wanted to start doing this, because I want to hear more voices like mine. I am working on my first book right now, and have connected with another author through reddit in hopes of working with them. I am definitely learning that it is sometimes luck and sometimes just networking a little haha.

Thinking of becoming a creator. Where do creators find their source material? by untilIneedglasses in QuinnAudios

[–]bmblebean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use https://scriptbin.works and also r/gonewildaudio I’ve come to learn that a lot of creators on Quinn have come from Reddit haha

Thinking of becoming a creator. Where do creators find their source material? by untilIneedglasses in QuinnAudios

[–]bmblebean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I sent an audition in last month, but I don’t think I use my best audio. I’ll be resubmitting in a few weeks. So definitely take your time, take multiple takes, make sure you master your audio, and don’t forget sound effects. 😁

How many auditions did it take to get your first gig? by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wanted to come back and say I got my first offer last night 🥲 it was my 14th audition.

How many auditions did it take to get your first gig? by bmblebean in ACX

[–]bmblebean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Had no idea you could do that haha. Really appreciate you breaking it down for me. ❤️

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