Hello Bryn,
those "give up on the whole voice-acting gig" moments need not be the kind where you demand that you make the choice of giving up or not. consider them an opportunity to assess where you are, the improvements you've made, and how best to proceed.
over a year ago, after being frustrated over the lack of gigs i was getting, i put aside the pursuit of
VO work, sought out voice and acting coaches, and began to unlearn and relearn this craft. yes, i still get those "should i just quit" moments but, i won't, as an unrepentant and incorrigible hedonist, i'm having loads of fun. plus, i must confess, muckity muck
VO talents that use the word "announcer" as a pejorative get me going in an "i'll show them" kinda way.
being willing to invest the time needed to develop the talents needed for this craft allows you to develop many principals that are helpful in keeping your motivation up. mine are simple: Patient Persistent Practice, my "3 P's". there are many more, some of which were posted
by Bryan Cox on his blog:
How to Stay… Motivated !! « Bigbry’s Weblog .. follow the links and enjoy.
i really hope you continue, Bryn. at the end of a session w/ a voice/acting coach, take a stroll to your favorite spot on Puget Sound for a moment of Zen. and don't forget to breathe.
Be Well