@Paul Caloca I found this post from a restack that @Lori K had done. I haven’t listened to it yet, but I have saved it to my inbox.
I’m a little more than half-deaf. So, I live with hearing aides on all the time. It’s inconvenient and I do wish I had full hearing, but it’s also a blessing in that I have a persistent bluetooth speaker in my ear.
I can’t tell you how many podcasts and audio voiceovers on Substack I listen to on an almost daily basis. My day job is one where I am able to listen to audio as I work and I’ll frequently go through 15-20 articles depending on length throughout the day. So, I’m entirely in favor of any evangelistic work you or others do to encourage more actual voiceovers. I’ll listen to the AI voice if I have to, but would much prefer an actual human.
Well, I'm not totally deaf. My hearing is just bad enough that I'm really annoying to talk to if I'm not wearing my hearing aides. And, if you're not facing me even when I am wearing my hearing aides, you're going to be having to respond to a lot of, "I'm sorry. What did you say?"
I just try to look at the easy access to Bluetooth speakers as a blessing for what would otherwise be only a curse.
An interesting and inspiring post. As a person who sometimes struggles with reading too fast and missing detail and/or meaning because of that, I find voice-overs extremely useful. They force me to slow down and read along with the narrator's voice. In turn, this brings a sense of calm to the piece and allows me to switch off random thoughts. Thank you for this clear explanation of voice overs.
Very thorough and well done! I used to have a podcast, but I no longer use my equipment to do my voiceovers on here. I just wanted to do it for the sight impaired or multi-taskers.
I used to do professional voice over for a living -commercials, corporate video, etc. -until asthma took my breath away. I admit to not listening to others on Substack because I can read faster. It's interesting to consider, though. 🤔
As you already have experience, this may be a moment to reflect and try it out again. You can always practice recording yourself, listen to your voice, maybe get opinions from others, then make a decsion. I hope you give it a whirl. 😎
I’d like to restack your comments with my post to encourage authors to start using voiceovers. I’d that ok with you?
Sure. Feel free.
Thank you!
@Paul Caloca I found this post from a restack that @Lori K had done. I haven’t listened to it yet, but I have saved it to my inbox.
I’m a little more than half-deaf. So, I live with hearing aides on all the time. It’s inconvenient and I do wish I had full hearing, but it’s also a blessing in that I have a persistent bluetooth speaker in my ear.
I can’t tell you how many podcasts and audio voiceovers on Substack I listen to on an almost daily basis. My day job is one where I am able to listen to audio as I work and I’ll frequently go through 15-20 articles depending on length throughout the day. So, I’m entirely in favor of any evangelistic work you or others do to encourage more actual voiceovers. I’ll listen to the AI voice if I have to, but would much prefer an actual human.
I’m honored and humbled by your comments! I had no idea that voiceovers could help you. I learned something valuable from you. Thank you so much! 🙏
This is such great insight, John, for those of us building the practice of using audio voiceover with our posts.
Well, I'm not totally deaf. My hearing is just bad enough that I'm really annoying to talk to if I'm not wearing my hearing aides. And, if you're not facing me even when I am wearing my hearing aides, you're going to be having to respond to a lot of, "I'm sorry. What did you say?"
I just try to look at the easy access to Bluetooth speakers as a blessing for what would otherwise be only a curse.
I’d like to restack your comments with my post to encourage authors to start using voiceovers. I’d that ok with you?
An interesting and inspiring post. As a person who sometimes struggles with reading too fast and missing detail and/or meaning because of that, I find voice-overs extremely useful. They force me to slow down and read along with the narrator's voice. In turn, this brings a sense of calm to the piece and allows me to switch off random thoughts. Thank you for this clear explanation of voice overs.
Something I never considered. Thank you so much for that valuable feedback! I’m grateful that you found the voiceover itself helpful 😎
Very thorough and well done! I used to have a podcast, but I no longer use my equipment to do my voiceovers on here. I just wanted to do it for the sight impaired or multi-taskers.
I hope to hear more of your voice. I like listening while doing dishes and other housework projects. 😺
Thank you. I do the same!
I used to do professional voice over for a living -commercials, corporate video, etc. -until asthma took my breath away. I admit to not listening to others on Substack because I can read faster. It's interesting to consider, though. 🤔
As you already have experience, this may be a moment to reflect and try it out again. You can always practice recording yourself, listen to your voice, maybe get opinions from others, then make a decsion. I hope you give it a whirl. 😎
Maybeeeeee...... Thanks Paul!