http://www.artipot.com/authors/739/stephanie-ciccarelli/ Latest articles by Stephanie Ciccarelli from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/49262/french-voices-in-the-us.htm Discover the impact the French language is having in the United States and learn more about what is becoming accepted as the "third" language spoken after English and Spanish in America today. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:14:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/49262/french-voices-in-the-us.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/49239/chinese-voices-could-possibly-dominate-business.htm The language of business is changing, adopting an Oriental flair. Learn more about how the Chinese language has become indispensable for doing business overseas. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:14:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/49239/chinese-voices-could-possibly-dominate-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/49234/an-overview-of-the-voice-over-industry.htm If you're new to voice overs, consider this a tour of the community that you'll be part of for years to come where you'll get to know who is who and how each person in the mix plays a contributing role that propels the voice over industry, and, even your career. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:14:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/49234/an-overview-of-the-voice-over-industry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/48453/spanish-voices-in-a-worldly-marketplace.htm Discover more about the Spanish language, how Spanish voice talent fare in North American markets, the differences between European Spanish (Castilian or Castellano) and Latin American Spanish and much more. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:58:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/48453/spanish-voices-in-a-worldly-marketplace.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/46860/making-a-great-business-plan.htm Start your business off on the right foot or better define what you do by writing a solid business plan. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:13:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/46860/making-a-great-business-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/46157/how-to-pick-a-great-voice-over-coach.htm Discover some tips on how to find the best voice over coach to have a successful career as a voice actor. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:59:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/46157/how-to-pick-a-great-voice-over-coach.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/45038/why-everyone-should-have-a-podcast.htm Find out what's going on out there that inspires so many people to book time at professional recording studios, build their own home studio, or carry portable devices to record their thoughts and those of others and why Podcasting is a frontier that no Marketer should ignore. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:36:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/45038/why-everyone-should-have-a-podcast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/43717/why-you-need-a-business-card.htm Learn about the significant role that business cards play in marketing, networking, and just how vital they are when it comes to making a first impression. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:11:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/43717/why-you-need-a-business-card.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/43433/going-green-and-branding-your-business-online.htm Learn how to differentiate your business branding from your competitors by going green and adopting an environmentally friendly brand. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:55:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/43433/going-green-and-branding-your-business-online.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/42073/reading-dr-seuss-books-makes-better-speakers.htm Learn how to find free, accessible, entertaining and challenging copy to read to help to develop speaking skills integral to success and vocal conditioning. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/42073/reading-dr-seuss-books-makes-better-speakers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/41853/10-ways-to-avoid-getting-rundown.htm Regain your health and quality of life by reading and applying the tips presented Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:34:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/41853/10-ways-to-avoid-getting-rundown.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/40714/advanced-audio-recording-techniques.htm Discover the nuances of digital audio recording. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:59:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/40714/advanced-audio-recording-techniques.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/40239/5-voice-over-roles-that-will-make-you-money.htm Learn more about five different styles of voice over used for commercial and industrial use. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:56:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/40239/5-voice-over-roles-that-will-make-you-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/40137/the-role-of-women-in-movie-trailer-voice-overs.htm Join us as we explore the world of movie trailer voice overs and the role of women in this male dominated sector of the voice over industry. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:55:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/40137/the-role-of-women-in-movie-trailer-voice-overs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/40108/how-to-build-a-portfolio-without-giving-your-voice-away-for-free.htm Discover how to build a voice over portfolio while keeping your reputation and professionalism intact. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:55:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/40108/how-to-build-a-portfolio-without-giving-your-voice-away-for-free.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/34817/voice-overs-to-tell-your-stories.htm When producing a presentation, video, web video, podcast, or webisode, one of the most important aspects of the production is found in the copy writing and voice over. Learn about the kinds of voice overs there are and how you can use them to your advantage. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:58:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/34817/voice-overs-to-tell-your-stories.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/34204/can-commercial-voice-over-demos-expire.htm An article that helps people define whether their creative portfolio, specifically commercial voice over demos, are out of date. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:39:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/34204/can-commercial-voice-over-demos-expire.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/31812/why-everyone-should-have-a-blog.htm A close look at the benefits of blogging from the perspective of the voice industry. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:54:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/31812/why-everyone-should-have-a-blog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/31180/why-north-americans-hire-british-voice-talents.htm Find out why some American and Canadian companies prefer to go with voices from the United Kingdom as opposed to homegrown voice talent in North America. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:50:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/31180/why-north-americans-hire-british-voice-talents.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/29661/quick-vocal-warm-ups-that-work-wonders.htm Learn how to get your voice moving early in the morning with tips from a vocal specialist. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:10:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/29661/quick-vocal-warm-ups-that-work-wonders.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/29619/do-radio-personalities-go-too-far.htm A survey of radio morning show hosts, their antics and the contests that degrade and debase listeners. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:10:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/29619/do-radio-personalities-go-too-far.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/29605/how-to-make-money-as-a-podcast-production-service.htm Learn five ways that you can make money as a podcast producer. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:10:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/29605/how-to-make-money-as-a-podcast-production-service.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/27725/a-closer-look-at-radio-drama.htm Radio drama is truly theatre of the mind, but what makes it different from mainstream, visual drama? Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:39:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/27725/a-closer-look-at-radio-drama.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/26434/voices-can-change-the-world.htm Interview with the founder of Voices for a Change, Dave Christi. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:09:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/26434/voices-can-change-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/24117/the-importance-of-comments-on-blogs.htm Learn how comments on blogs are building a global village online, one comment at time. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:32:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/24117/the-importance-of-comments-on-blogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/21062/making-the-transition-from-singer-to-voice-talent.htm Same instrument, different way of using it! Learn how to go from singing to speaking. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:57:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/21062/making-the-transition-from-singer-to-voice-talent.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/20247/taking-breaks-at-work-for-healthier-hearts.htm There are times in your day when sometimes all you need is a break or a distraction to rejuvenate yourself. These little actions can even save your life. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:44:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/20247/taking-breaks-at-work-for-healthier-hearts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/19992/whats-in-an-accent.htm If you can perform a number of distinct accents, you've positioned yourself well to record voice-overs not only on a national level, but on the world stage as well. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:43:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/19992/whats-in-an-accent.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/19978/do-voiceovers-induce-hunger.htm A reflection on the effects voiceovers for food commercials have on television viewers. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:42:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/19978/do-voiceovers-induce-hunger.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/18214/how-to-build-a-home-recording-studio.htm Is buying used recording studio gear just 'as good as new' for aspiring talents starting out in the business? Let's tackle the realm of second-hand recording studios, what to look for, and your return on investment (ROI). Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:30:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/18214/how-to-build-a-home-recording-studio.htm