Advice posts

Everything filed under advice. All posts.

The words what is your story typed on a sheet in a typewriter
From the blog · Apr 7, 2017
Actor Website Bio

I am a networker. I enjoy all sorts of meetups and events, but one event in particular that I attend regularly has the concept of networking down to science.

The word Auditions in blue neon
From the blog · Mar 24, 2017
Audition Tips (Updated)

From the moment you book your audition to the moment you walk in the lobby. From the moment you sit down in the waiting room to the moment you walk through through the door.

The words Stop Excuses beside a film clapperboard
From the blog · Mar 10, 2017
6 Must Have Websites For Actors

If you're an actor and you are serious about your online presence you must register for these free websites. No excuses!

Panels showing people at a networking event and hands on a laptop
From the blog · Feb 24, 2017
Networking Online and Offline

The other day I was reading an article about "Untapped Backlink Sources" which speaks about "secret" ways of getting more links pointing to your website.

A laptop on a desk showing the word Portfolio
From the blog · Jan 28, 2017
Your Best Actor EPKs

I hear stories all the time about how so-and-so got into the industry as an actor.

A close view of keyboard keys in blue light
From the blog · Nov 25, 2016
Our Black Friday Gift to all

I was recently inspired by a conversation I had with Lisa Gold of Act Outside the Box.

Boxing gloves and flags above the words upcoming election
From the blog · Oct 28, 2016
Social etiquette for Actors

This is a very humble opinion of mine, do with it as you please. It seems that a lot of people are hinting this at you, but nobody will come straight out and say it.

Two women talking, beside a line about knowing what makes you tick
From the blog · Oct 21, 2016
The Actor's Why

Knowing what makes you tick profoundly affects the time you keep.As actors, we spend a lot of time in class and in personal research for a role, dissecting and understanding our character's "why." Why does he want X?

A hand pressing a glowing numeric keypad
From the blog · Oct 14, 2016
Are you 213, 310 or 323

Just a quick article today with a tip that may not be applicable to all of you out there, but might prove useful to some.

A woman reaching into a floating array of profile photographs
From the blog · Sep 30, 2016
6 Steps To Optimize Your Online Presence

This week I wanted to share my thoughts about online tips with my fellow creatives over at Karmalicity. If you have an IMDb, you can definitely check out what the site has to offer.

A man with his hand on his forehead looking exasperated
From the blog · Sep 23, 2016
10 Biggest Mistakes on your Actor Website

I've been collecting the actor website sins for quite some time and I thought I'd stop on by and list out the most common mistakes you might make on your actor website. I hope this helps.

A blue banner carrying the hashtag IADBreview
From the blog · Aug 19, 2016
Impress visitors to your actor website with reviews

To this day I have seen upwards of 1,000 different actor websites, but it's sad to say that less than 1% of these websites contain actual reviews / testimonials section.