When a voice-over brief asks for a natural or conversational tone, it usually means the client wants the read to sound like you’re talking to a friend, not performing or announcing something. Think of how you’d speak if you were casually explaining something to someone over coffee—not overly polished, not robotic, and definitely not pushy or like you are trying to sell something.
đź’ˇHere are a couple of helpful, & of course natural, hints:
Relaxed pacing – Not too fast or overly enunciated.
Everyday delivery – Like how you’d actually say the words in real life.
Varying rhythm and tone – Just like in a real conversation, your voice goes up and down naturally.
Warmth and authenticity – The listener should feel like you mean what you’re saying.
Light imperfection – Tiny pauses or breath sounds can help it feel real (within reason).
If you imagine reading the script as if you’re giving advice, telling a story, or sharing info with someone you know, that usually gets you in the right zone.
đź“ť If you have a script which you would like to hear read very naturally and conversationally then get in touch. I can send you a short sample of your script usually within the hour. Email your script to hannah@hannahnorthVO.com
🖱️Or to listen to a few samples click www.HannahNorthVO.com
🙏 If you need help relaxing so you can find that perfect conversational tone try ideas from this blog post here: https://hannahnorthvo.com/how-do-i-relax/
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