GETTING, KEEPING & WORKING WITH YOUR ACTING AGENT

Published by Nick Hern Books, this empowering, informative guide explains everything actors need to know about agents – how to get an acting agent, what an acting agent does, and how to work with your acting agent effectively to help you succeed in your career.

If you're currently looking for an acting agent, discover how to research and contact them, and what they're looking for in their clients. And if you already have one, learn how to manage and get the most out of this crucial relationship.

Also included are invaluable tips on how to write a great acting CV; obtain attention-grabbing headshots, showreels and voicereels; prepare for and excel at auditions; embrace social media; protect your mental health; and much more.

The Compact Guides are pocket-sized introductions for actors and theatremakers, each tackling a key topic in a clear and comprehensive way. Written by industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience of their subject, they provide you with maximum information in minimum time.

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“It really does what it says on the tin. Can not recommend it enough.”