Today’s column is going to be all about me. And a little bit about you, if you’re ready for it. I recently experienced a major shift, and I blame Steven Pressfield‘s The War of Art…
BonBlast: Welcome to the BonBlast!
It’s… the first ever Bonnie Gillespie mailing list blast! Original emailed version = here! Wow! Seems strange that in a zillion years of Internet-loving, I’ve never compiled an official mailing list. Well, thank you for…
Feedback on Starter Resume
Lots of follow-up questions stemming from last week’s column on the Starter Resume. Let’s dive in! Hi Bonnie! I have a question about the starter resume/working actor resume. If you are not in the LA…
Beams and Screens
I’ve been saying for years (and I’m not the only one) that what we currently know as a combination of TV, web-based content, and VOD is evolving into nothing more than “beams and screens.” It…
Bonnie Gillespie dot com
Oh, hey. I have a new website. Check it. Almost every cool thing I have coming up will be announced through the mailing list running off that cool-ass site. 😉 Get on it. Thanks for…
Should I Bring My Kid Actor to LA for Pilot Season?
Hi, My daughter is 9 years old and has been working in Australia, where we’ve lived since she was 4 years old. She was very lucky and began her career with a speaking role in…
Starter Resume
This week, I’m going to address the issue of the “starter resume.” Even beginners need a resume, but what do you put on one when you haven’t done anything yet? This email from the parent…
The Sum of All Years: 40
More producing (but cast huge Internet hits). Goodbye Papa Bear and Salema (two more Momma links). Developed my own logline via The War of Art. Reprinted #7: “Top Ten Acting Books EVER WRITTEN.” Thinkin’ Lincoln;…
How to Seal Your Submissions
Hi Bonnie — Love to read your columns, always so spot on. Can’t read ’em all so I don’t know if you’ve ever addressed these issues. It would be helpful to us on the receiving…
