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Roy Samuelson

Boothcamp, fall 2026. All of it.

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

In June I sold you three programs at once and asked you to pick between them in the first email, before you knew enough about any of them to pick. That was a lot! Some of you told me so.

This fall there's one thing. You'll get a few more emails about it and then it's done. If you'd rather sit this one out, click here and I'll leave you off the rest. You stay on the newsletter and nothing else changes.

Here's the one thing.

BoothCamp. Eight weeks, eight people, starting Wednesday September 16th, 5:30pm Pacific (8:30pm Eastern) through November 4th.

The first four weeks are live performance coaching on real Audio Description material. You perform, you get feedback, and you perform it again.

The last four weeks you build one piece of Audio Description that's yours, on material you pick, plus the approach that puts it in front of someone who can hire you.

Sixty minutes a week, Wednesday evenings Pacific. Live, never recorded, because showing up is what matters here. And my inbox is open to you the whole eight weeks.

$497. It goes up next year. The first four people in also get The High Wire Act, my $97 Audio Description performance course, at no cost, and I send the access link within a day.

Now the part people ask about. Experience level? If you're new to Audio Description, that's fine. Twenty years in the industry is fine, too. If you'd rather not be heard and stay on your own while you're still working something out, this BoothCamp probably isn't for you.

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Or reply and tell me where you are in your work. I'll give you an honest answer about fit, including a gentle no.

This is the course I wished I would have had when I started. It's collaborative, enjoyable, and something to look forward to. I look forward to seeing you in the BoothCamp.

Roy

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Crafting clarity, connection & belonging through inclusive storytelling.

Roy Samuelson helps companies turn accessibility into unforgettable storytelling. His newsletter shares sharp insights on inclusive content, the craft of audio description, and how human + AI voice can build trust, clarity, and emotional impact.

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