This time I need YOUR help!!

[Bob Bergen]

Originally Posted by voicy1stef

It sounds great to me Bob. But, it would be cool if you could include a section on overseas agents as well. -- specifically the London area -- but you could venture further if you wanted to. But, that might not be a good idea as it might make the project too large? I don't know. Just a thought.

I've actually researched the London agents and will be happy to include them, if the publishers agree!!

;-)

[AlanSimmons]

Just brainstorming here, but what if you had something that spoke to the demand for the book to show potential publishers ? The word "petition" comes to mind, but I'm sure there's a more appropriate term! Sign me up!!

~Alan

[Tom Greenlee]

Bob...YES...I certainly would buy it. Like Joe said...even if you self publish. Add me to the list of definite buyers.

[Bob Bergen]

Thanks, Tom. I won't self publish. No money there. But keep your fingers crossed this gets some buzz to the powers that be.

;-)

[jimron]

yes i would definitely buy it!!!

[Gregory Best]

Sounds great Bob, I would buy it. If you would include a chapter on the mistakes that are commonly made, that would be really useful. It is one of the reasons I haven't sought representation yet. I didn't want tp blow the first impression.

[CourVO]

(Would I buy it....)

Ha! Is the Pope Catholic? (no disrespect meant)

Yep! Where do I sign up?

Dave C

[Dan]

I would absolutely buy it. Add my name to that list, Bob! Thanks.

[Jodi Krangle]

I'd *definitely* buy this book. How's it coming along, Bob? Any news? I just asked a question about this sort of thing in the general section - along the lines of "how do you know when you're ready for an agent?" but it definitely ties into this. Knowing what the agents *want* will help to tell a talent when they'd be ready.

[JasonS]

I would buy the book.

I believe I have the chops for this industry, but knowing I face the gauntlet of those in the position to open or even slam doors, gives me pause.... I do need to know how to approach them... Reading the Art of VO (thanks J Alburger) gave me a sense of the work flow and technique, but dealing with agents is another kettle...

I have a questions for those agents: How do you respond to the levels of talent you encounter? Are you candid with those that haven't got it? Do you cushion your responses? Do you ever turn someone down, only to see them working elsewhere? How approachable are you? Does talent shine through and overcome other factors? Do you consider yourself an excellent judge of VO talent ( or good enough)?

Thanks for taking the time to open up a new avenue of insight, and I'll see you in LA and Atl...

Jason