How to Sell Yourself as an Actor

by K. Callan

Book Overview

Had I been so fortunate to have had Ms. Callan's New York Agent Book available to me at the time I was beginning my career in the theater, I would have shaved many years of struggle off my... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 187835521X
• ISBN13: 9781878355218
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Sweden Press
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A good motivator

I had to review this book. When you're looking for a bit of guidance or reassurance as an actor from a book, you want to be sure that you're spending money on a good opinion. So to any actor that's feeling a little lost and is in between auditions, I think this is a worthwhile buy. However, if you're a pretty opportunistic and entrepeneurial kind of person with a positive attitude and bucket loads of self-belief, then I'd keep a hold of your money. K Callan's book is great to give you that motivation you need to keep going. It's practical, sensical and, although you could probably think of a lot of her ideas yourself, sometimes it's great to have it written down on the page - a checklist of sorts. I live in Australia and I still found it helpful. Basically, the book is a way to get you thinking about yourself - what you have to offer, is there work for you, how can you market yourself, how can you create your own work and then thinking about the marketplace - who's going to hire you, what are producers, casting agents thinking when they see you. It's all those non-acting elements that are vital to your career. The only thing I didn't like so much, as usual, is her list of figures about the type of career you can expect - average length five years!! - the rest of the time, you're just trying to get by. I think that's important to keep in mind, but you can't shoot for the moon and always be practical and realistic. You've gotta have those big dreams and believe you're going to be the next.... But, just be grateful for the breaks you do get. Easy read, great wrap up tips at the end of each chapter. A good motivator.

K Callan rules

I will never forget K's performance in Lois & Clark. She was amazing. And so is her book!!

So you wanna be a star, kid?

K Callan starts off by giving you a no-b.s. look into the way that show biz works that is so dauntingly realistic, you may have to fight the impulse to run screaming to the nearest business school, trade school or college, vowing never to dream of becoming an actor ever again. Then she proceeds to give you valuable tips, tricks of the trade and common sense strategies to help you achieve success, no matter how high the deck is stacked against you. Of course, not everybody will make it no matter how hard they try, but along with guts, talent, looks and "luck," this book will definitely give you an edge. I would've given it five stars, but it appears this edition is due for an update.

Very Informative

I found this book to be much better than its' counterpart How to be a Working Actor. It is more informative and on the money for actors starting out in the business. It also presents the information in a fun way.

Actors Can Guerilla Market Themselves!

From beginning to end, K Callan wrote an excellent book, covering everything from getting started, organizing your efforts and how to audition to on-set etiquette and doing your own negotiations. K, you're wonderful - and I've booked an industrial and TV commercial since June! Thanks, K!