Voicebox: How to guides

Here we give you top industry advice - from writing your first review, to getting your film into a festival and making your own artwork.
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5 April 2022
How to write a screenplay
In this guide, we’ll go over the basics of screenwriting and explain how to turn that great story idea into your first script.
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4 April 2022
How to: Get started with film photography
Top tips for starting out in film photography
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28 March 2022
How to: Survive Victorious Festival
Thinking of heading to Victorious Festival this summer? Here's all you need to know to make it a weekend to remember!
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28 March 2022
How to produce your first show
Thinking about putting on a show or an event – check out these handy tips to get you started.
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28 March 2022
How to rehearse Shakespeare with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Like Quince says in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', "Come, sit down, every mother's son, and rehearse your parts!" I'll try and make that rehearsal period a bit smoother.
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28 March 2022
How to have good stage presence
Delivering a speech? Competing in a debate? Performing some Shakespeare? Here's your 'how-to’ for having a good stage presence.
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23 February 2022
How to pitch a freelance article
Thinking of freelancing? Here's how to pitch the perfect article to get you noticed
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16 February 2022
How to start a record collection on a budget
Tips and tricks on collecting vinyl that won't break the bank
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23 December 2021
Voice's guide to the perfect mulled wine
A cornerstone of winter festivities, join us as we break down how to make a perfect batch of mulled wine.
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16 July 2021
How to create a student magazine
Have you got a burning message you want to share with your school peers? 14-year-old Kiswa Akhtar talks us through the steps to creating your own magazine, and how to draw on individual talents to produce something exceptional.
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13 July 2021
How-to interview someone by TV Presenter, Hayley Palmer
TV Presenter Hayley Palmer shares some helpful advice on how to successfully interview someone.
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5 July 2021
How-to take quality pictures using your phone
PastBook has put together the ultimate summer guide to capturing professional-looking images on your smartphone.
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14 April 2021
Nature's Goodness: How to grow your own tropical vegetables
Lockdown is a beautiful excuse to do inane things to pass the time, and why spend good money on house plants if you're throwing away seeds every other day?
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8 February 2021
How to get involved with the creative industries
A guide to help you navigate your journey into the creative industries.
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25 January 2021
How to write comedy
Actor, writer and director Lori Hamilton breaks down the process of writing comedy and gives some top tips for you to get started with.
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11 December 2020
How to make a cover song your own with Marsela
Singer-songwriter Marsela guides us through this process during our final Artist Workshop in the series funded by the Arts Council England.
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6 November 2020
How to make a pinhole camera
A step-by-step guide to your next lockdown hobby.
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30 October 2020
Comedy with Archie Maddocks
In times like these, who doesn’t love a good laugh? Voice caught up with hilarious comedian and writer, Archie Maddocks, about what he has been up to lately, and how he has weathered the Covid-19 storm, as part of the Artist Workshop with Voice series, funded by Arts Council England.