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Ep. 4 | How I Got Started as a Video Game Voice Actor with Jessica Osborne

43m · Geeks Who Get Paid · 09 Apr 22:00

Jessica Osborne is a woman of many hobbies and talents, but it was her love of gaming and tabletop roleplaying that helped her break into the world of video game voice acting.

She's here this week to tell us all how she got started and even landed her first major role in SpellForce 3. Plus, she offers some practical tips on how YOU can get started as a voice actor or voice-over artist too.

Follow Jessica:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/littlecuppajo​
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/littlecuppajo/​
- Jess's TTRPG (itch.io): https://littlecuppajo.itch.io/thelandwhispers​

Want more practical tips on how to turn your geeky hobbies and interests into a dream job? Visit the blog at: https://geekswhogetpaid.com​ for new stories and interviews every week!

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