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Social Media Mistakes that Can Damage Your Acting Career
Social media mistakes come in all sizes – small and big. The smaller ones you can recover from (although it may take some time). But the bigger ones could permanently damage your acting career. What you have to understand is that when you’re online, you’re representing your acting brand. That means you’ll want to avoid…
Read MoreFacebook for Actors: How to Make Your Page Shine
If you mention the topic of Facebook for actors inside a group or at an event, you’ll hear a lot of opinions and theories about how Facebook works. But the important thing is not figuring out how to game the Facebook system. It’s discovering how to use the network to help you build your acting…
Read MoreInstagram for Actors: The Quick Start Guide
Instagram for actors is a wonderful tool that can affect whether you get hired for that next role or not. When a casting director, producer, or writer hears your name and thinks it sounds familiar, they do what everyone does. They go to Google and type in your name. Because social media profiles often appear…
Read MoreWriting Your Acting Bio for Social Media
Your acting bio for social media may be the first thing a casting director sees about you. It’s the first impression and you want it to be a positive one. The best bios don’t just sound good – they make you memorable! But the thing to keep in mind is that not all social media…
Read MoreDisplay Your Acting Brand on Social Media
You may not think about your acting brand on social media but it’s essential that you do. You want your brand and your social media to be in alignment. If you’re trying out for sexy vixen roles but all of your social media selfies show you dressed conservatively and looking like the girl next door,…
Read MoreSocial Media for Actors: 3 Things You Need to Know
Decades ago, a casting director would make a decision about hiring an actor based on their audition and reputation in the industry. While casting directors can still use these two criteria to make their decisions, they also have a new tool available: social media. This means being on social media for actors is very important.…
Read MoreAre You Treating Your Acting Career Like a Business?
Smart actors treat their acting career like a business. But it can be hard to know if you’re hitting the mark. That’s why I created this short quiz. It’ll show you if you’re on the right track or if it’s time to adjust your course… 1. What is your job as an actor? A: To…
Read MoreKickstart Your Acting Career Today with These 5 Actionable Tips
If I ask ten actors “what are you doing about your acting career?” most will tell me, “Well, I’m waiting to get new headshots. I’m looking for a new agent. I’m thinking about taking this or that acting class.” This is a recurring theme. I see it repeatedly. They are waiting! FOR WHAT? They don’t…
Read MoreCould You Benefit from an Acting Coach?
Acting is like any other activity—the more you do it, the better you get at it. But it’s not enough to just practice in front of your mirror. You need feedback from someone that’s more advanced than you are like an acting coach. An acting coach works with you to strengthen your acting skills. This…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Acting Resume (Even if You’re a New Actor!)
Trying to create your acting resume can feel difficult when you’re a new actor. You want clips to put on the resume but without a resume, it seems like you can’t get clips. So, now you’re stuck and wondering what to do next. My advice is to go ahead and create that resume. Even if…
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