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Actor Headshots: What to Do Next to Get Noticed by Agents

Getting professional actor headshots is a big step toward pursuing an acting career, but it's only the beginning. Learn the critical steps to take after ...

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 Ways to Make Yourself More Castable & Land More Roles

Your look must be defined and polished in such a way that your casting is clear.   As a true actor dedicated to the craft, you ...

The Costliest Mistake You Can Make In Your Acting Career

The biggest most costly mistake that actors, and really everyone in Hollywood makes, is not keeping track of and keeping in touch with the people ...

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 ...
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5 Questions to Evaluate Your Agent – Talent Agencies Los Angeles

When you’re looking for representation with the one of the talent agencies in L.A., it is easy to pick the wrong one. Use this Ultimate ...

How to Get a Hollywood Talent Agent When You Live Outside the U.S.

Actors all over the world have the big dream of working as an actor in Hollywood film and TV productions.  Just because you are an actor ...

How To Overcome Procrastination Now

WOW!  Every once in a while, time goes by so fast that I’ll suddenly realize it’s been a long time since I sent out one ...

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, ...

Talent Agent Marketing: Should You Send Your Headshot by Email or Snail Mail?

Every week actors ask me whether it’s better to snail mail a headshot through regular U.S. Mail to get an agent, or to blast it ...

Create A Tipping Point In Your Acting Career

One of the most critical elements of success in any field, and especially, Hollywood, is to take consistent, directed action in moving your career forward. ...

Talent Agent Meeting Tips: 3 Ways to Impress in Your Interview

When you meet with an agent, they want to know something about you beyond what your resume alone will tell them. To be sure you ...
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