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Roy Samuelson

Would you have a problem with this

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Would you be completely opposed to spending an hour a week, for eight weeks, on how you come across?

No is a fine answer. This one's worth your time either way.

Did you ever take a breath then run out of time before the sentence is over?

Easy fix - take that breath before your cue starts. It takes a little bit of time to get used to it, like rubbing your stomach and tapping your head. But you figure that taken breath out, and you'll be able to start right when you need to, and save yourself some valuable moments.

Try it tonight on whatever copy is sitting on your desk. It holds up on relentless narration, e-learning, a long corporate read... especially where the words don't seem to stop.

Eight weeks of tips and tricks like that, in a room of eight, where I hear your voice and tell you what I hear.

Six seats. $497. Closes Monday the 14th, midnight Pacific. Wednesdays, 5:30pm Pacific, September 16 through November 4.

So: would you have a problem with getting more tips and tricks?

If no, reply and tell me what you'd want to work on and I'll tell you whether this is the room for it. If yes, go use that breath thing. Curious if it works for you, too.

Roy

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Roy Samuelson

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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