Writer, actor, podcaster, voiceover artist
Miranda Keeling
Photo by Joanne Warren Moore
WRITER
Books, observations, articles, stories, screenplays, plays, poetry.
Where you've read or seen my writing:
My book The Place I'm In: What I see when I stop to notice (Quarto) is available to pre-order. My debut book The Year I Stopped to Notice (Icon Books) was published in March 2022, and was a Hive Books bestseller.
My words are also here: 100 Voices by Unbound, METRO, Waltham Forest Echo, Positive News, The Scotsman, Reader's Digest, short story, 'Alouette" in Gains and Losses by Barbican Press, miniature play ‘Bulldog’ for Uncommon Nonsense, Royal Court, 'Panphobia' at Stratford Circus Theatre, 'The Carbon Footprint Detective Agency' at the Arcola.
Where you've heard my writing:
My multi-award-winning podcast Stopping to Notice, BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio Scotland and Radio London, the BBC’s Mark Forrest Show, Tweet-off on the Tyne and What Kind of Times Are These? with poet Ian McMillan on BBC 4's The Verb.
What people say about my words:
‘This book is a delight...full of little surprises, momentary little fountains of pleasure and beauty, that could be visible to all of us if we learned to stop and notice as Miranda Keeling does.’
Philip Pullman
'I really love this book. Enchanting from start to finish.'
Joanna Lumley
'Miranda Keeling's writing should be available on prescription.'
Keir Shiels
ACTOR
Where you've seen me: Emmerdale, Doctors, Eastenders, BBC1, ITV, Discovery Channel, Orange Tree Theatre, Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Where you've heard me:
Winner of the BBC's Norman Beaton Radio competition, I've been in over 30 plays for BBC Radio Drama, DOCTOR WHO for Big Finish.
My agent: Nancy Hudson
My CV: Spotlight
Multi award-winning podcast Stopping to Notice, and Tiny Tales
PODCASTS
Stopping to Notice is written and presented by me and edited by Oli Seymour. It is a multi award-winning podcast and has a loyal following of wonderful listeners who interact regularly, and recently contributed their own voices to our 200th episode special.
There are new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. These short but lovingly crafted episodes are an invitation to escape from life’s hustle, immersing you in Miranda’s world for a few minutes.'
Podcast artwork by Kim Elson
Tiny Tales is written and hosted by me, directed by Ceri Ashcroft and edited by Robin Gallardo-Parsons, for Tiny Ideas Oxford. It is is an immersive story podcast for kids aged 3-8.
Tiny Tales with Tiny Ideas is recorded binaurally in special 3D sound.
Radio, commercials, e-learning, narration, audio books, podcasts.
VOICEOVER
Winner of the BBC's Norman Beaton fellowship -
I've been in over 30 radio plays.
Where you've heard me: BBC radio 3, 4 & 5, DOCTOR WHO for Big Finish, Children's and adult fiction narration, commercials, apps,
e-learning and podcasts.
What I sound like: confident, clear, warm, smooth, bright, captivating .
What I'm like to work with:
I have an excellent ear.
I was born in the UK and raised in the US - my native accents are RP (standard British) and American (NE)
I prepare very well so I'm a bit of a one take-wonder - which saves time and money.
I love what I do and make sure you get the sound from my voice that is right for you.
Where do I record?
A studio of your choice. Or my professional home-studio.
Testmonials:
'I spend a lot of my time recording voice, and I always heave a sigh of relief when I learn that the artist is Miranda Keeling. Not only does she possess all the techniques and disciplines expected of a professional, she is also an absolute delight to work with. Miranda responds quickly and cheerfully to direction, and where possible will have scrutinised the script before arriving at the studio. This level of diligence is becoming a rare quality in voice artists.'
Simon Walker (The Loophole Recording studio)
'Miranda's talent as an actor and her technical expertise as a voiceover artist meant that the process of creating the voiceover for our film, using her own state-of-the-art recording studio, was a seamless process. With perfectionism and pitch-perfect timing, she created an impressively professional finished product in a fraction of the time that such recordings usually take. Her easy, collaborative approach made her a joy to work with.'
Katrin McMillan, CEO, Hello World
'Professional, creative and oodles of fun to boot! Miranda's voiceover brought our animation to life, and I'd work with her again in a heartbeat.'
Tom Adams, Co-founder 60 Decibels
Voiceover clients include:
COACH
Role-play, facilitation, coaching
I am a presentation coach and trainer with over 20 years' experience in
role-play, communication skills training, interview technique training,
and forum theatre.
Born in Yorkshire - I grew up in London, Wolverhampton, Holland
and America. Add studying Russian into the mix, and it’s easy to see how
I developed my aptitude for bespoke, corporate role-play.
A winner of the BBC's Norman Beaton Radio competition - I have been
in over 30 plays for BBC Radio Drama. I specialise in voice-work: skills which
I use in my coaching to help clients achieve excellence in communication.
I train clients one-on-one and in workshops and groups, both in person
and online.
Testmonials:
'Miranda’s coaching was really helpful in terms of better conveying my message at interview. Miranda quickly puts you at ease and uses verbal
and video feedback to help you adjust your voice and body language
to maximise impact.'
Jon Pickstone, Deputy Director – Regional Economic Development, Scottish Government
'Miranda provided very helpful advice in terms of where I wasn’t coming across well and how I could create a better impression on my interviewers. But I think the biggest benefit of her advice was the greater confidence with which I went into my interviews. Can’t thank her enough for helping me to my first two successful job interviews in 15 years.'
Eric Manners, Associate Director (Transport Planning), Jacobs
ABOUT
Across everything I do runs a common thread: I am interested in the details - the small moments that make up the every-day and which often have a larger echo.
I trained as an artist originally, with a degree in glassmaking - creating miniature sculptures from recycled glass. Each one swirled inside with universes of colour whilst fitting neatly into the palm of my hand.
As an actor and voice-over artist I focus on the things that make each character or piece of text uniquely captivating and clear.
My writing-style is all about elevating the ordinary - stopping to notice my surroundings and weave what I see into stories that are by turns - tiny, vast, surreal, magical, poignant and familiar.
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