by Melissa Moats | Oct 20, 2025 | Moatsivation
Let’s be real. Voice acting can feel like a lonely road sometimes. It’s just you, your mic, your booth, and your brain (which may or may not be overthinking everything). There’s no water cooler chat. No co-worker to high-five after a great read. No one to say, “Hey,...
by Melissa Moats | Sep 22, 2025 | Moatsivation
Hey, you. Yep. You, the one overthinking your last audition. The one wondering if that read was too much, too little, or just… absolutely not it. The one comparing your voice to everyone else’s. Take a breath with me. Here’s the truth: you are doing better than...
by Melissa Moats | Jul 14, 2025 | Moatsivation
Top 10 Mistakes New Voice Actors Make …And How to Fix ‘Em! Oh – hey there, future voiceover superstar! First of all, I see you. You’ve got the voice, the passion, and you really want to do this! I applaud you for following your heart, but before you...
by Melissa Moats | Jun 16, 2025 | Moatsivation
“The difference between who you are and who you want to be – is what you do.” -Bill Phillips Well, thanks a whole lot for that mighty fine quote, Bill Phillips. Your quote packs quite a punch! It inspired me, and I hope it inspires you too. So, who...
by Melissa Moats | Apr 14, 2025 | Moatsivation
Wherever you are on your voice over journey, I hope you’re springing forward! Here are 13 skills every voice actor needs to achieve success: 1. You follow direction well. This means receiving, understanding, and applying creative direction from clients,...
