FREE Downloads

FTP software: Lets you upload files to websites.

MP3 audio players for your website. Click through, then scroll down to "Free Music Players."

Practice scripts
commercial, industrial

Recording and editing software
WavePad: Click to download the free-for-non-commercial-use version of WavePad, a highly user-friendly recording and editing program for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android (download comes directly from NCH SwiftSound's website).

Sound Forge: Download a free trial version of Sony Sound Forge for Windows or Mac.

Audacity: Audacity is an "open-source," completely free recording and editing program for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Twisted Wave: Click to find out about Twisted Wave for Mac, iPhone/iPad, and online version.

Pro Tools: Click to download a 30-day-free-trial version of Pro Tools. Works on all platforms.

Support, tutorials, etc., for all the programs listed above.

Templates
cold-call follow up, client agreement, invoice, invoice reminders, LinkedIn follow up.

Links

Agents: SAG-AFTRA franchised agents. Scroll down and select your city or state from the drop-down menu.

Books on tape: Audio Publishers Association.

Business cards: Free business cards from VistaPrint.

Computer reviews: Reviews of desktop and laptop computers from Cnet.

Confidence boost technique: "Your body language shapes who you are." Try this easy, two-minute confidence boost.

Craigslist: Check the gigs > talent section for voiceover gigs.

File delivery: Free large file delivery service.

MicTel from CircuitWerkes: Amplified mic/line-to-telephone interface with studio quality line level outputs and built-in limiting.

QR codes: smartphone scanable codes for your website, demos. etc.

Relaxation technique: "All it takes is 10 mindful minutes." A great way to get centered and relaxed.

Source-Connect: Lets you connect with a recording studio from your home studio over the Internet.

Voiceover booth setup: YouTube has plenty of videos on building an inexpensive home voiceover booth.

Voiceover warm ups: Essential for doing your best work behind the mic.

Demo resources
VoiceoverResourceGuide.com: Check this site for lists of demo producers in LA and New York.

VoiceBank.com: Links to voice actors' demos nationwide.

Networking sites
LinkedIn, Meetup.

Unions
SAG-AFTRA (U.S.): joining requirements; franchised agents
Pay rates: commercial, industrial, interactive
Member reports: commercial, industrial, interactive

ACTRA (Canada)
BAFTA (Great Britain)
FIA (all other countries)