Some Bunny Forgot Easter
My Mom loved Easter. She never would have taken on so much work that she forgot about Easter until it was almost too late!
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Battle of the Work Locations
In this corner, the theory that humans are not meant to work from home. That it can be bad for our mental health and lead to social isolation, a lack of exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. Psychologists warn that it’s not a good way for young people to begin their working lives.
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Working for the Woman
One of my voice-over clients asked me to consider a full-time job working only for them, late last year. It was flattering but I immediately turned it down. Some people in my circle thought I was nuts.
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Clicking for Work
When I don’t have a writing or voicing job on the go, and I’m not helping Derek by editing an audiobook, I troll the Internet for freelance work.
…Falling Prices & Rising Assignments
The day after I finished work for good at CJBK, I got a freelance writing job with Walmart Canada. Their website is getting chock full of tips and expert advice and I’m tickled to be contributing to it.
…The First Freelance Friday
The question I’ve been asked most often this week is, how long will it take you to sleep past 3 am? …
Freelancing 101
The new (not so new anymore) online marketplace is supposed to be a boon for anyone who’s doing freelance work as a full-time endeavor or a sideline. The voice-work realm is probably like any other aspect of creative work in this regard. There’s a bit of wheat and a whole lot of chaff. I’ve been making the rounds for several months and find them mostly wanting. …
Voice-Over Gardening
One of my goals for this year was to triple my freelance income from voice-work.  Who knows if I’ll make it but it guides my efforts and keeps me focused on doing the best at all of the auditions I submit.  From crazy old southern ladies for cartoons to straight-laced corporate spokeswomen, I’ve been getting a shot at it all. …
My Best Clients
Often times people wonder what Lisa Brandt Creative Services does. Â I made the name deliberately vague so it could encompass a variety of things.
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That’ll Cost You
Every time I see a certain radio manager asking for free advice on a well-known message board, my blood boils a little bit. …