That is the reality of being a freelance creative.
When I first started my acting journey, the only thing I knew was that the statistics told me that only 2% of actors are gainfully employed at any one time.
When I first started voice acting, I made the decision to go 'all in' purely because I was earning more from it than from what I could scrounge through zero hour contracts (around £400 a week).
And even in the last year, I've instigated a profound shift by moving into a genre - audiobooks - that I'd never touched 18 months ago.
It's now about 60% of my work, and the entire workflow and rhythm of my day has changed as a result.
THIS is why having my branding shots done by Musselwhite Photography Ltd was such a no brainer - because images like the one below encapsulate both the challenge and the invitation of a creative life.
To make your mark and be truly memorable, you have to be brave enough to make bold and distinctive choices. And you have to be prepared to take them knowing that it might not work out. Consistently.
Today, having the bravery to stick to that choice is only getting harder. Whether it's increased competition, the fear of advancing tech or the general sense of the world burning... it certainly doesn't seem to be getting easier.
So to anyone looking for a quick pep talk - know that you're not alone.
Be brave enough to take that step.
It's the only way it works.
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By Christopher Tester, British Male Voice Actor
