Actor Blog Posts
How to Balance a Day Job & Your Acting Career Without Losing Momentum
“Are you an actor?” “Oh, yes. As a matter of fact I am.” “Really? What restaurant do you work at?” Yep. That’s an old Hollywood ...
5 Tips To A Hot Demo Reel
Many actors tell me that they are worried that they don't have a demo reel and they wonder whether they should go out and shoot ...
7 Things Every Actor Should Know About Talent Agents
One of the first steps I’ve seen actors need to take when wanting to break into film, TV, or commercial acting is to seek a ...
The Hard Truth About Your Acting Career—Can You Handle It?
Jack Nicholson asked Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men, “Do you want the truth?” And now, I ask you, “Can you handle the truth?” ...
How Many Auditions Should You Be Getting? 7 Questions to Find Out
Ever been upset or confused that you’re not getting more auditions? Like many actors, you KNOW you could do the job…. but it’s very frustrating ...
How to Find the Right Talent Agent for Your Acting Career
Getting the right talent agent for where you are in your acting career is a bit like a walk on a tight-rope. You have to ...
How to Get Representation with a Hollywood Talent Agent (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s How The Smart Girls Mailing to Talent Agents™ Works You call us and make your appointment to come in (or we speak on the ...
3 Critical Questions For Choosing Your Best Headshots
Your acting headshot is an essential tool for getting work as an actor, but you should also think of it as an investment. You can’t ...
Networking for Actors: 5 Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Jerk
When actors network in the film and TV business, it should be the same as networking in any other industry. Unfortunately, because actors feel so ...
How To Make Your Acting Credits Sound Their Best – Even If They’re Not
It may sound kind of odd if you are just getting going with your acting career, but if you've been around for a few years, ...
7 Mistakes Killing Your Acting Resume (And How to Fix Them)
Do the credits on your acting resume make you question whether you even have an acting career? Given the level of competition in show business, ...
How to Choose the Perfect Monologue (And Avoid This Big Mistake!)
At some point in time, you may get an opportunity to perform a monologue for a talent agent, manager or casting director, or who knows ...
