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Surviving Actors Manual
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The essential, one‑stop handbook for actors who want to survive, thrive and build a sustainable career.
Practical, empowering guidance from the team behind the internationally successful Surviving Actors conventions.
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About the Ebook
Surviving Actors Manual is the essential guide for actors who want to build a long‑term, sustainable and professional career. Acting is a vocation — but it is also a business. Talent, passion and determination matter, but without a clear understanding of the industry, actors can struggle to turn their craft into a viable career.
This manual offers honest, practical and empowering advice on the day‑to‑day essentials every actor needs to succeed. Drawing on the expertise of the Surviving Actors team and a wide range of industry professionals, it provides clear strategies for navigating the business side of acting with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find guidance on:
- Establishing your personal brand and business plan
- Getting great headshots, showreels, voicereels and a professional website
- Working with agents, casting directors and audition panels
- Developing effective networking skills
- Managing your money and staying financially organised
Designed to help you unlock your potential, stay employable and create new opportunities, this is a must‑have resource for actors at any stage of their career.
Critical Praise
"A useful book about how to stay alive in this ruthless industry... helpful, accessible and practical."
— The Stage
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A complete business guide for actors navigating the industry.
- Practical, actionable advice from experienced professionals.
- Perfect for new graduates entering the profession.
- Ideal for working actors seeking clarity, structure and confidence.
- A Nick Hern Books essential for career‑focused performers.
About the Authors
Felicity Jackson and Lianne Robertson both trained as actors and co‑run Surviving Actors, founded in 2009 to support performers in every aspect of their professional lives. Their work has helped thousands of actors develop their careers, build networks and navigate the realities of the industry.
Publication Details
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication Date: 8 October 2015
Print Length: 176 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781780016689
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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