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Voice Over Book Recommendations

Here are my voice over book recommendations for business, performance, marketing, and more...

I encourage you to pick up a copy of one of these voice over books listed below. These are in my personal library right now and I am proud to recommend them as great resources for the industry. This is by no means an exhaustive list, just a few recommendations that I thought would be great for beginners.


Enjoy the read! - Anne

 

Business & Legal Books


Microphone on book cover titled "There's Money Where Your Mouth Is" by Elaine A. Clark, fourth edition. Bold text, professional tone.

by Elaine Clark

One of the first comprehensive books on the market - oftentimes referred to as the "bible of voiceover", Elaine Clark is a +40 year veteran of the industry and a wonderful friend of mine to boot. This book is jam-packed with great info and exercises to get you started in this career!



Gavel on stand labeled "Voice Over," with text about legal issues for voice actors. Green and black background. Mood is informative.

by Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr.

An essential guide for voice actors and broadcasters navigating the legal and business aspects of the industry. Covering everything from business structuring, contracts, and payments to taxes, unions, and intellectual property, this comprehensive resource helps voice actors protect their careers and avoid costly mistakes. 


Illustrated book cover featuring a microphone, with bold yellow text "Voice-Over Voice Actor" and authors' names. Pop art style.

by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt

A wonderfully comprehensive book by long time successful working voice actors who show what it takes to be successful behind the mic, with lots of performance tips and tricks and workbook, as well as home studio setup and marketing advice.





 

Performance Books


Book cover titled "The Power of Voice" by Denise Woods, with a foreword by Mahershala Ali. Wavy lines in orange and yellow background.


by Denise Woods

From world-renowned Hollywood voice coach Denise Woods, this book is wonderfully written to help you bring out your most authentic voice!




Blue book cover with a microphone at the top. Text reads "Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-Ups with Other Vocal-Care Tips."

by Rodney Saulsberry

Do you use your voice for work? Do you want to become a better voiceover actor, singer, or public speaker? This book, written by well-known and respected voice talent Rodney Saulsberry, contains fun and challenging tongue twisters and vocal warm-ups that prepare you to read commercial, promo, narration, trailer, and animation copy with the proper energy and vocal dexterity.



 

Marketing & Inspirational Books


Book cover with colorful text on a dark background: "The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women," emphasizing impostor syndrome, by Valerie Young.

by Valerie Young

Learn to take ownership of your success, overcome self-doubt, and banish the thought patterns that undermine your ability to feel—and act—as bright and capable as others already know you are with this award-winning book by Valerie Young.  





Text-covered image with "Voiceover Achiever" and two stars. Below, "Brand Your VO Career. Change Your Life." Green star and horseshoe design.

by Celia Siegel

Do you use your voice for work? Do you want to become a better voiceover actor, singer, or public speaker? This book, written by well-known and respected voice talent Rodney Saulsberry, contains fun and challenging tongue twisters and vocal warm-ups that prepare you to read commercial, promo, narration, trailer, and animation copy with the proper energy and vocal dexterity.



 

... just for fun (and some shivers)


A bloody knife and microphone on a floor with blood splatters. Background has dark soundproof panels. Text: "Landon Beach, Narrator".


by Landon Beach

"Voice acting becomes life & death in Landon Beach's Narrator, and I'm hanging on every word of this twisted thriller! Raw, real, and psychotically brilliant—I couldn't put it down. I'll never feel safe in my recording booth again..."





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Work with Anne

Anne Ganguzza is California-based Voice Actor, Voiceover Coach, and award-winning Director & Producer specializing in target-marketed Voiceover Demo Production.




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