Thank you as always, wonderful readers, for sharing your cover letters for this piece. If you’re looking for a list of quick dos and don’ts for cover letters, revisit my previous column: Covering the Cover…
The Ultimate Guide to Productivity Group Writing Project
Okay, so one of my favorite people on the planet (that’s Colleen Wainwright, AKA The Communicatrix, AKA CoCo) tagged me on this productivity meme launched instigated by Ben Yoskovitz. My first thought (before following any…
Networking: It’s the Little Things
Hi Bonnie, We met through SAG Foundation earlier this year at the cold reading session in February. I learned a lot then about clickable headshots, so I’ve been following your articles on Showfax. This latest…
Best On-Camera Classes
As you may recall, a few weeks back I mentioned in a Your Turn segment that I needed some help putting together a piece on the best on-camera classes out there. I had gotten a…
Ooh, hello ego. How ya feelin’? Ouch!
Okay, so I’m trying to format today’s column and get it all linked up to stuff I reference and I head over to my recommended reading list for working actors at Amazon.com. Yes, I make…
Request for Column on Cover Letters
Hey there Bonnie, I love your columns. I took some time a couple months ago to catch up on archives, and I redesigned my website after reading your good website/bad website columns, and I get…
How to Work the Room
Like it or not, developing relationships is one of the most important elements of getting work in Hollywood. And for most actors, working the room is the scariest part of the game. I hear actors…
Manager Charging Up-Front Fees
I am a SAG actor who recently moved to Los Angeles. I’ve been here for two months now and am in the process still of looking for representation. I’ve read your book and I know…
Multiple Electronic Submissions
Here’s a frequent topic (both at the Showfax Message Board and when I’m out and about, doing Q&A at speaking engagements): “How do casting directors feel about receiving multiple submissions?” The answer is simple: We…
RQ for Help with Best On-Camera Classes Column
Hey Bonnie! How are you, I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to know if you would do an article on the best classes for on-camera workshops. I am looking for an on-camera…