Actor Blog Posts

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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Melody Jackson

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 ...

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Melody Jackson

5 Tips To Improve Your Audition Call-Back Rate

No actor can expect to book every audition they go on – it’s just not possible. One of the key metrics that you should look ...

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Melody Jackson

Hollywood’s Dirty Little Lie!

Many people think that a Hollywood acting career is made and lost by who you know. But that's a myth. Think about how many people ...

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Melody Jackson

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 ...

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Melody Jackson

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 ...

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Melody Jackson

Actor Headshot Tips: Look Like a Star on the Day of Your Shoot

I’m sure you’ve heard something like this before: “Just because everyone else is doing it, is no good reason for you to do it. Would ...

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Melody Jackson

The #1 Asset Actors Overlook When Seeking Representation

I doubt that you’ll be surprised if I tell you that your long-term success in Hollywood depends on you making contacts with industry people, staying in touch, ...

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Melody Jackson