Advice posts

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From the blog · Jan 24, 2019
Submitting for Auditions

It's not a secret that it's better to be submitted for roles by your agent or manager than to submityourself for a role.

A single empty chair on a stage in front of a curtain
From the blog · Nov 30, 2018
Audition Versus Workshops

I've been trying to get a nice collection of audition tips going for the past few years, and you've probably already seen them all on the Audition Tips blog, but today I wanted to bring up something that takes a bit more effort to explain than just a quick sentence, the difference between workshops and auditions.

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From the blog · Nov 16, 2018
Get on All Social Media!

Let's face it, there are more social media channels than any single human being could manage (well) on their own.

A man in period costume in a misty landscape
From the blog · Oct 5, 2018
What Can We Learn From Inigo Montoya

Today, just a quick post to remind you that you don't have to write a lot to make an impact, ergo, your bios on your website and on your social media can be brief and catchy, but certainly if you are doing cold outreach and contacting people through social media, PLEASE, do not write 20 paragraphs!

A desk lamp beside the words it is never too late
From the blog · Jul 20, 2018
It's Never Too Late

Over the last few years I've heard a lot of success stories and a lot of horror stories related to acting.

Keyboard keys reading Tips, IMDb and Tricks
From the blog · May 4, 2018
5 Things You May Not Know About IMDb

FirstĀ of all, let me say thatĀ all the materials below are snippets of information I've gathered over the past few years. This is by no means a full guide.

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From the blog · Mar 9, 2018
Actor Networking via Forums

Networking should not be a chore! It's my belief that a lot of people take online networking for granted. Facebook groups, Stage 32 lounges, Backstage forums... are you using them daily...

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From the blog · Feb 2, 2018
Which Social Media Profiles to Get

If you know me, you know that I always preach that all actors should be online... in forums, reading blog posts, articles, asking questions, responding to question and so on and so forth.

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From the blog · Jan 19, 2018
What to do about your headshots

How do you get amazing headshots that pop? As a web designer, I've heard clients often say "I want my website to POP".

A black and white portrait of a smiling man beside a STARmeter figure of 6,885
From the blog · Jan 5, 2018
Why STARmeter Shouldn't Matter

First of all... why is Mister Astaire the topic of this conversation? Well, for one, because he was a hell of a dancer, but mainly because Fred Astaire is the first record on IMDb, so there, first come, first served.

Falling snow above the words Happy Holidays
From the blog · Dec 22, 2017
What's your Actor Gift Idea?

Hello, and Happy Holidays. 'Tis the season of giving, and besides giving to others, you should also consider getting yourself something. You absolutely deserve it, and with that...

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From the blog · Dec 8, 2017
Tips to Improve Your Acting

Many aspire to improve their acting skills and always wish to take their names into the limelight. Of course, acting is a lucrative and a glamorous career option.