Liz Drury Voiceovers

22/11/2024

I narrate a lot of e-learning courses – its probably the genre of voiceover I work in the most and I really enjoy it. I always learn things from my scripts.

I’ve narrated courses for all sorts of industry sectors and on many different topics including hospitality, food safety, health and safety, safeguarding and more. This is a video demo about preventing the spread of infection in the workplace.

If you’re a course creator, or instructional designer, (or maybe just someone who wants to monetise their knowledge with an online course), and you need help with the narration, give me a shout.

My services include recording and editing the audio, and cutting it into individual files ready to just drop into your project.

I’m always happy to record a few lines for you as a demo so you can hear how I would sound for your course – you get to try before you buy! 😄

My contact details are in my profile. ✉️

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About me:

🎙️I’m a freelance voiceover artist who loves learning new things
🎙️As well as e-learning I also narrate corporate and explainer videos, telephone systems and more
🎙️I work from a super-quiet home studio
😂 I’ve had to take a course that I narrated! (Safeguarding for members of Parochial Church Councils)

21/11/2024

If you're not working, try networking!

Without networking my business would not be where it is today.

As a small business owner with limited funds for marketing, I have found that getting out there and meeting people and telling them what it do is a really effective way to build relationships - and people who know, like and trust you will want to do business with you, or refer you to people they know.

It's a common mistake to just look at the people in the room at a networking meeting, and think that if you can't do business with any of them directly then you've wasted your time...

It's actually pretty rare to meet someone at a meeting with that you can work with (at least not straight away)!

What does happen (if you keep going) is that the people in the room will introduce you to people in their network that you can do business with. And of course you should be trying to think of people in your wider network that might be of help to the people in the room too...

I've found that creative people in particular tend to be daunted by the whole idea of networking. So I've put together an online course to help! Many creative people have already been through it including voiceover artist Romi Santosh who had this to say about it:

“The course was invaluable and full of practical advice on how to find work through business networking. Liz , who has a wealth of personal networking experience is an excellent course leader. She is patient, supportive and always ready to answer questions. I am so glad I did this course and I highly recommend it.”

Find out more at www.businessnetworkingknowhow.com


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About me:

🎙️I've been a voiceover artist since 2013
🏅I've won several awards for my business including Freelancer of the Year at the regional FSB Awards
🤝 Networking is one of the main tools I have used to grow my business
😄 Networking has taken me to all sorts of places - including 10 Downing Street!

20/11/2024

E-learning narration is a voiceover genre I really enjoy. I was delighted to be hired to record a huge project of 60+ videos which instruct a workforce how to use a new IT/finance/etc etc system that has been introduced to their company.

Turnaround times were short and it was over the summer holiday period too, but everything got recorded and edited on schedule 😊

Here's what my client had to say about it:
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About Me

🎤I'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in the UK
🎤I record voiceovers for videos, training courses, telephone systems and more
🎤I work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
🎤I always do my best to be available - even in the summer holidays!

19/11/2024

No, I don't do impersonations.

It's a question that I'm sometimes asked when people discover I'm a voice over artist.

The truth is that people hire me because they want MY voice, not me pretending to be someone else!

The same is true for accents. I mean I can do an approximation of a Birmingham accent (my grandparents were Brummies), or West Country, or Yorkshire, but not to a native standard, and usually if a client wants those accents, they want them to be genuine, so I'll signpost them to one of my trusted colleagues.

I was once hired to voice a project in an American accent. The client was American, so I did wonder why they didn't just hire someone over there, however, I think they were after something between a UK and a US accent....They were happy with the results so I must have done OK (I did live in the US for two and half years so I've got a reasonable idea of how they speak!).

In the main though, I'm booked for my neutral UK accent, and I will tailor the tone and the delivery based on what the client needs for the job, for example:
Upbeat and friendly
Calm and authoritative
Smooth and seductive (Cadbury's Caramel anyone?!)
Bright and conversational
And any other combination of adjectives you can think of.

I was once asked if I could make my read more 'yellow'. Yes, yes of course I could! 😂

If I was narrating a video for your business, what tone of delivery would you ask me for? Let me know in the comments!


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About me

🇬🇧 I'm a British voice over artist with a neutral accent
🎙 I record voice overs for corporate videos, e-learning courses, telephone systems, documentaries and more
🇺🇸 I spent 2.5 years living in the USA - Maryland since you ask
😂 I don't do impersonations (except of my teenage son having a strop which is always amusing!)

18/11/2024

On the Small Business Big Network podcast this week my guest is Sairan Aqrawi.

Sairan is a seasoned professional with a rich background in engineering and business coaching, who also loves networking!

Not only does she excel in designing and implementing engineering solutions that meet the highest standards in the industry, she is also passionate about leadership development and has a proven track record of empowering individuals and teams through training and mentorship, fostering the next generation of leaders in the industry.

Go to www.lizdrury.co.uk/podcast to hear our conversation.

The Small Business Big Network podcast, hosted by Liz Drury, is aimed at small business owners who want to get more from their networking.

18/11/2024

That ACTOR VOICE Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started and to progress in VoiceOver. He also writes an excellent blog for and about the VO community. Here's one of his posts for you to enjoy 😊

The overwhelming demand in voiceover these days is for something other than the traditional 'actor voice' Looking for conversational voiceover?

15/11/2024

Corporate video narration is one of the genres of voice over that I work in the most.

Many companies have videos on their website, or social media to explain or promote their products or services.

Sometimes businesses have video presentations made to show at conferences, or exhibitions, or for a pitch.

I've voiced many of these over the last decade or so that I've been in business.

Here's a demo of a corporate video with some great driving music that really adds to the overall feel of the piece.

If I can be of help with narration for your next video, let me know. I'm always happy to record a sample so you can hear how I would sound for your project.

My contact details are in my profile 😊


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About me:

🎙️I'm a British voice over artist with a broadcast quality home studio
🎙️I've been working in VoiceOver since 2013
🎙️I've lost count of the number of businesses that have used my voice!
🎙️Some of the well-known ones include JCB, Hilton, Danone, Barnados, HSBC and many others

14/11/2024

Do you have an online course or a membership? If you do, is there a welcome video to tell people what they can expect?

If not, it's something you might want to consider as it gives your course/membership a professional touch.

You could even use such a video on platforms like Eventbrite to encourage people to sign up with you.

If you're not confident enough to create such a video yourself I can help!

If you've got any video footage or even still photos that showcase what you do, I can help you create a video with voice over, that you can then share.

You can even add a video to your Zoom waiting room - did you know that?!

Do get in touch if you'd like to know more. All my contact details are in my profile.
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About me:

🎙️I've been a freelance voice over artist since 2013
🎙️I narrate a lot of videos for all kinds of businesses and organisations
🎙️I'm the voice of several courses for the Church of England!
🎙️I'm based in North Lincs, but I work across the world from my broadcast quality home studio

13/11/2024

Safeguarding within the Church of England is a hot topic today...

E-learning is one of the genres of voice over that I specialise in. I recently narrated a course on safeguarding for the Church of England (in fact I've recorded a few of these now). So, to see if I can help anyone else with e-learning narration in this field (or any other field in fact), I've put together a pretty case study!

If you're looking for a suitable voice for your next e-learning project - maybe I can help 😊

And if you're on a PCC or otherwise involved in a CoE church, I'm sorry, you might have to hear quite a lot of me....

13/11/2024

The advantage to working from a home studio is that I can be very responsive to my clients. Short projects can usually be turned around the same or next day, which leads to very happy clients....
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🎤I'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in the UK
🎤I record voiceovers for videos, training courses, telephone systems and more
🎤I work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
🎤I'm always happy to receive great feedback!

12/11/2024

Many business owners spend a lot of time (and money) making sure their business branding looks great, (logos, fonts, colours, photos, video content etc) but far fewer think about how their brand sounds...

Think about where you use audio in your business (your voicemail greeting, videos on your website or social media, maybe you have an online course with narration), how does it sound? If it's not as professional as you'd like I've got some tips to help you improve it.

Tip one is super simple - smile while you're recording - it comes across in your voice and makes you sound more friendly and approachable (and who doesn't want to give that impression of their business?!).

To find out what the rest of my tips are download my free guide here: https://lizdrury.com/5-tips-to-improve-audio-in-your-business/


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About me:

🎙️I'm Liz Drury, a freelance VoiceOver artist
🎙️I record voiceovers for videos, voicemail greetings and various other projects (they don't have to begin with v)
🎙️If you hate recording yourself why not get me to do it for you?
⬆️ Contact details are in my profile
😄 Keep smiling!

11/11/2024

A professional voice over artist Guy Michaels is the founder of Voiceover Kickstart, a great place to get started and to progress in VoiceOver. He also writes an excellent blog for and about the VO community. Here's one of his posts for you to enjoy 😊

Guy Michaels is a professional voice over artist and audio engineer with clients all over the globe including Uber, Microsoft, PayPal, Hyundai, Vodafone,

08/11/2024

Why choose a professional voiceover for your corporate video?

There are a few reasons! Have a read of my list here and then listen to the sample video to hear how it's put into practice.

Let me know if you can think of other reasons I've missed 😁

Credibility and Professionalism:
👔 A professional voiceover adds a layer of credibility and professionalism to your corporate video. It sets the tone, creating an impression that resonates with your audience. And as we all know, first impressions count!

Crafted Tone and Style:
🎨 Tailored to perfection, a voiceover artist can alter their tone and style to match your brand personality. Whether your brand is authoritative, friendly, or motivational, a VoiceOver artist will match their delivery to your needs.

Clarity and Message Delivery:
🚀 The clarity of communication is paramount. A skilled voiceover artist ensures your key messages are delivered with precision, enhancing the understanding of your product or service.

Engagement Throughout:
🤝 A professional voiceover keeps your audience engaged from start to finish. With the right pacing, intonation, and emphasis, every word becomes an invitation to listen and absorb.

Consistency in Branding:
🌟 Your brand deserves a consistent voice - just in the same way as your logo/colours/fonts are consistent, so should your audio be consistent too! A professional voiceover artist becomes an extension of your brand.

Elevated Production Quality:
🎬 Quality matters. A professional voiceover elevates the overall production quality of your corporate video, leaving a lasting impression on clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Ready to amplify your corporate story? Let's have a chat! My contact details are in my profile.


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About Me:

🎙️I've been working as a voice over artist since 2013
🎙️I mostly work in the corporate and e-learning sectors
🎙️Some of the brands that have used my voice include Hilton, JCB, Mastercard, and Emirates
🐕 My studio manager is a brindle lurcher called Marble

07/11/2024

Give Your Business a Polished Voice my Out-of-Office Messages 🌐

Your voicemail is often the first impression a potential new client has of your business. You want it to be a great one, right?

But let's face it, not everyone enjoys recording phone messages. Many put it off or end up dissatisfied with the result.

Don't worry, I can help! While I'm more than happy to create a personalized message just for you or your business, if you're looking for a cost-effective solution that's better than the default message, I've got you covered.

I've crafted a variety of voicemail and out-of-hours greetings that you can easily download from my website, and they're priced at just £4.99 each or £6.99 for a bundle.

Give them a listen at www.lizdrury.co.uk/shop.



🎤 I'm Liz Drury a freelance VoiceOver artist with over 10 years experience
🎤 I've helped hundreds of businesses to sound their best
🎤 If you'd rather not voice your own content then I'd love to be the voice of your next project!
🎤 Get in touch at [email protected]

06/11/2024

Here's a nice bit of feedback from a satisfied customer. I wasn't actually the VoiceOver artist for this particular project - I was hiring out my studio. As you can see the client was very pleased with the recordings he received.

If you're in the Northern Lincolnshire or East Yorkshire region and are looking for a studio to record a spoken word project let me know!
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About Me
🎤I'm a freelance VoiceOver artist based in the UK
🎤I record voiceovers for videos, training courses, telephone systems and more
🎤I work from a broadcast quality home studio for clients around the world
🎤I'm the host of the Small Business Big Network podcast (and I'm always after guests 😉)
🎤I also hire out my studio!

05/11/2024

How does your business sound?

Have you ever given it any thought?

When did you last listen back to your voicemail greeting or the video on your website or social media?

If you haven't listened in a while, go and do that - go on, off you go, I'll what here for a minute.....

What did you think? If everything sounds great that's wonderful, you don't need to read the rest of this post, but if you think things could sound better I've got some tips to help you improve audio in your business which you can download here:
https://lizdrury.com/5-tips-to-improve-audio-in-your-business/

Here's one of the tips for you. An echo-ey environment will ruin your recording. Even if you are just recording your voicemail greeting on your mobile phone, choose a quiet place where you won’t get the sound of traffic, barking dogs, crying children etc. The worst rooms for recording in are kitchens and bathrooms which are full of hard surfaces that make your voice echo. The best are bedrooms and living rooms where there are lots of soft furnishings, carpets and curtains (drapes for my American readers) to absorb the sound.

If you want to know what else you can do, make sure to download my 5 tips!


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About me:

🎙️ I'm Liz Drury a VoiceOver artist with a neutral UK accent
🎙️ My voice is trusted by companies large and small around the world
🎙️ I love making other people sound amazing
🥺 If you hate hearing the sound of your own voice on recordings, why not get me to do it for you!

04/11/2024

Chris Mansfield is a professional networker!
And he's this week's guest on the Small Business Big Network podcast.

After over 20 years of networking in and around Sussex and London, and having struggled through lockdown, Chris decided to start afresh with a business that utilises what he's good at, which is connecting businesses to the right kind of people, whether that be new customers or strategic alliances. He is retained by a variety of top quality businesses who use him as an extension to their sales team and overall business development model.

Have a listen to his wise words about networking at www.lizdrury.co.uk/podcast