The Word “You” are Probably Overemphasizing
- Anne Ganguzza
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Have you ever found yourself leaning into the word “you” just a little too hard in a voiceover script?
You're not alone—and it's a habit that’s easy to slip into, especially when the direction says “conversational” or “authentic.” After all, when we’re talking directly to the listener, you feels like a natural word to emphasize… right?
Here’s the thing—when you overemphasize the word “you”, you might be making your read sound less personal, not more.