This time I need YOUR help!!

Bob Bergen · 01-19-2008, 11:47 AM

Need a publisher first, Bry!!! Once I get the deal, all ways of getting it out there will be explored!!!

It's also a book that can/would be updated often, as agents and trends change all the time!

;-)

thatvoice · 01-19-2008, 05:32 PM

Bob that would be a tremendous short cut for any of the 10's of 1000's of voice over people out there. You are essentially doing all the leg work.
I think it's not a matter of would we buy it...it would be a great tool...I think they might would question if there are enough people seeking voice over careers to make it worth their while. Maybe show them some of the sales records from some of the other books, like Hogan's or Alburger's. I don't know. Hope that helps. I'd be happy to put my name on a list of interested parties should such a thing come about.

Julie Williams · 01-20-2008, 05:25 PM

I Think it would be a great resource, Bob. One that would be helpful not only to those who want to get into VO...but those who want to expand their territory by getting more agents.

It sounds like more of a resource than a "how to" book... so I think every VO talent in the country...no matter how successful, would benefit from the information.

AlanSimmons · 01-21-2008, 12:04 PM

Bob,

I definitely think it would be a worthwhile investment for anyone getting their VO feet wet in the search for an agent. Now I'm interested to see where there's an agent close to NW Arkansas. :)

~Alan

Bob Bergen · 01-21-2008, 12:12 PM

LOL!! Actually, I know the answer to that!!

Just need to get this book published!!!

;-)

jason216 · 01-21-2008, 05:06 PM

Bob,

I'll take two...Christmas is only 11 1/2 months away.

Jason

VO Skeptic · 01-22-2008, 09:15 AM

Hi Bob, sounds like an interesting book and I'd buy it. Intererestingly though, living far from LA and NYC, only about 10% of my work comes from my agents anymore. (As opposed to 100% when I started in VO 15 years ago.)

spartacus · 01-24-2008, 06:19 PM

Bob,
It's a great idea and I really hope you get a publisher soon. VO Skeptic has a good point, many people get a good portion of their jobs on-line these days, but we all really want agents because we know that is where the big money is. Having a guide to helps us really achieve the goal of getting a good agent would be of great help!!!!!!!!

Bob Bergen · 01-24-2008, 08:35 PM

Hey hey!

I'm finding through my research that many actors blow it with their submissions. It's oh so hard to get a second listen. I think more people would get representation if they were smarter with their marketing strategy. That's my goal with this book!!

;-)

Joe Rodriguez · 01-28-2008, 03:44 PM

Bob,

I think that your idea has enormous merit. I also think it will be an undertaking of Herculean proportions.

K. Callan has a set of books called "The New York Agent Book" and "The Los Angeles Agent Book". These only cover those 2 markets and she's gotten at least 7 or 8 editions out of them!

I would guess that a book about just those agents targeting the Voiceover marketplace would be significantly more focused than Ms. Callan's books.

I would of course purchase a copy of the 1st edition and all updates.

01-19-2008, 05:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
thatvoice User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25	Bob that would be a tremendous short cut for any of the 10's of 1000's of voice over people out there. You are essentially doing all the leg work. I think it's not a matter of would we buy it...it would be a great tool...I think they might would question if there are enough people seeking voice over careers to make it worth their while. Maybe show them some of the sales records from some of the other books, like Hogan's or Alburger's. I don't know. Hope that helps. I'd be happy to put my name on a list of interested parties should such a thing come about. __________________ Greg www.itsthatvoice.com

01-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 556	I Think it would be a great resource, Bob. One that would be helpful not only to those who want to get into VO...but those who want to expand their territory by getting more agents. It sounds like more of a resource than a "how to" book... so I think every VO talent in the country...no matter how successful, would benefit from the information. __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.

01-21-2008, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlanSimmons AlanSimmons Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 158	Bob, I definitely think it would be a worthwhile investment for anyone getting their VO feet wet in the search for an agent. Now I'm interested to see where there's an agent close to NW Arkansas. :) ~Alan __________________ Alan Simmons the studio of alan simmons

01-21-2008, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
jason216 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX. Posts: 79	Book Deal Bob, I'll take two...Christmas is only 11 1/2 months away. Jason __________________ Jason LeBlanc Web: http://audioartcafe.com/ http://jason_leblanc.voices.com/

01-28-2008, 03:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
Joe Rodriguez The Voiceover Thespian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 115	Bob, I think that your idea has enormous merit. I also think it will be an undertaking of Herculean proportions. K. Callan has a set of books called "The New York Agent Book" and "The Los Angeles Agent Book". These only cover those 2 markets and she's gotten at least 7 or 8 editions out of them! I would guess that a book about just those agents targeting the Voiceover marketplace would be significantly more focused than Ms. Callan's books. I would of course purchase a copy of the 1st edition and all updates. __________________ Joe Rodriguez My Site \| My VO Blog \| My Non-VO Blog Get "The Law" on your side "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

01-19-2008, 11:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bob Bergen User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 145	Need a publisher first, Bry!!! Once I get the deal, all ways of getting it out there will be explored!!! It's also a book that can/would be updated often, as agents and trends change all the time! ;-)

01-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bob Bergen User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 145	LOL!! Actually, I know the answer to that!! Just need to get this book published!!! ;-)

01-22-2008, 09:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
VO Skeptic User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: on the internet Posts: 9	Hi Bob, sounds like an interesting book and I'd buy it. Intererestingly though, living far from LA and NYC, only about 10% of my work comes from my agents anymore. (As opposed to 100% when I started in VO 15 years ago.)

01-24-2008, 06:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
spartacus User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 115	Bob, It's a great idea and I really hope you get a publisher soon. VO Skeptic has a good point, many people get a good portion of their jobs on-line these days, but we all really want agents because we know that is where the big money is. Having a guide to helps us really achieve the goal of getting a good agent would be of great help!!!!!!!!

01-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bob Bergen User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 145	Hey hey! I'm finding through my research that many actors blow it with their submissions. It's oh so hard to get a second listen. I think more people would get representation if they were smarter with their marketing strategy. That's my goal with this book!! ;-)

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