It’s like anything else – isn’t it?  A new skill, a different direction, following a dream….it takes time,  focus and patience….and if you are at all like me – those things are usually in very short supply.  But for some of us who have been juggling too many half done projects and/or other people’s priorities….like spouse, family, boss (fill in yours here_____), the approaching New Year is time to Put Up – as in put something out there – be it demo, audiobook, regular auditions – or Shut Up.  as in go do something else that matters more.

So, I will assume that voiceover work is mattering more to you right now than other priorities – at least it’s in your top 3.  I think “resolutions” have too many holes in them – I prefer the retro term – GOALS and here are mine for 2011:

Independently Produce/Voice  3 – 5 audiobooks: I am upgrading my studio and will be all set on the new software system by Jan. 1,2011.

Put in place a system for online auditioning: I either do a whole slew of these voice auditions sent by Voice 1-2-3, or I feel overwhelmed by  amount of auditions I receive and pull the plug on all of them!

Start doing the audio for an established nationally syndicated magazine/news source. This one scares me a little and that’s usually a good thing….do any of your goals scare you a little?

Get 3 -5 ongoing Voice Coaching clients: That’s right, I’ll do for you what I would love to have someone do for me – support you in your voiceover career goals.  I’m a good Voiceover class teacher, but I’m really good one on one.  Make this the year you get going on that dream.  Give yourself a New Year’s present of launching yourself out there and onto the voiceover map.  See more about my classes and coaching options here under Something New…. And have yourself a magical holiday!