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      ISBN: 0972301976

      ISBN13: 9780972301978

      Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business

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      Book Overview

      No other book for actors focuses so succinctly on the business of self-management. Whether an actor has an agent or manager or is building toward assembling that team, "Self-Management for Actors" will provide a roadmap for surviving--and thriving--in the entertainment industry. There is nothing magic or even a little mystical about the business side of the business. There is, however, a cloak of protection around some industry information. The good news is, "the edge" that actors are seeking is in your hands already! Knowing your type, researching the target buyers of that primary type, staying on the radar in organic and meaningful ways, producing your own content to showcase what you do effortlessly, and learning how to network like a ninja is all within your control! Sure, there's work involved, but once you come at it from a place of owning your "bullseye," it doesn't feel like work. It feels like living your dreams! These self-management principles are simple, accessible, and do-able! No silly "actor busy work" here; SMFA is about balancing your creative fire with the organizational skills that will allow you to navigate this business without "leading from need," as so many actors tend to do. Peppered with real-world examples from working actors and behind-the-desk advice from industry pros, "Self-Management for Actors" has quickly become the most well-worn book on every actor's bookshelf. Author Bonnie Gillespie has taught the SMFA principles all over the world, helping actors navigate tier-jumps from the very beginnings of their creative careers on up through crafting that first acceptance speech! With a pocket companion guide and interactive support, this book is an actor's best friend. It's Hollywood grad school... in book form! This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      This should be required reading for all actors!

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      Seriously, when you arrive at LAX, you should have to read this book before you leave the airport. Self-Management for Actors can shave months or even years off the learning curve. I wish I had known about this book 2 years ago. If you're even considering a career in acting, this is a must-read.

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      I can't thank you enough for "Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business" I feel it is the most important book that a young actor like myself has to read. I recently moved here (Hollywood) from Las Vegas and I can't tell how much I felt so lost in this city, till the day I went to Samuel French and found your book. It's truly a MUST for any actor who is serious about becoming a professional, to rush out and...

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      I just have to whole-heartedly recommend Bonnie Gillespie's Book, "Self-Management for Actors" because it was EXACTLY what I needed at this stage of my career. I was in the tedious process of prepping for new Headshots, doing tons of research for upgrading all my other materials, and submitting for representation, and this book (chock-full of accessible clear advice!) has helped me fine-tune my marketing materials and filled...

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      A Must-Have tool for Actors!

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      Bonnie Gillespie's Self-Management for Actors is a MUST HAVE tool for actors. This amazing book helps provide a "practical" plan for promoting your product - You. Bonnie's personal style and caring of actors make this an easy read that will help any actor focus and refine their marketing plan. As an actor, there are a million things in the "Business" that you will never control... so taking charge of your career by having...

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      There is more to the acting business than just the acting. It's understanding and applying the "business" side of acting that makes it possible for the actor to succeed. Bonnie Gillespie is right on target with her enjoyable nuts and bolts wisdom in "Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business." She takes the guess work out of the process of managing your career as an actor with clear guidance and a wonderful...

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