Every time we set out on anything that we feel will help us accomplish a goal — no matter what — we’re gonna miss stuff. Life’s gonna get in the way. We’re gonna have the…
Should I Get in Shape Before Submitting?
Hey Bonnie! Huge SMFA fan, I’ve emailed you before, and recently I attended your free seminar at BHP where I’m a student. That was AMAZING! Thank you so much for all you freely contribute to…
Let’s Geek Out!
Truth be told, I could just as easily write every week about systems and organization and efficiency. Many times, I do weave these topics into columns for actors between paragraphs about marketing materials and self-taping…
Dakota Shepard: Stop Taking Notes and Just Leap
Dakota Shepard was probably on the honor roll back in school. Notes. Research. Data analysis… possibly to the point of “analysis paralysis.” No… not *possibly* to that point — definitely to that point. Until she…
Feedback on Conversion
Hi Bonnie, Great to meet you at the Harvard showcase panel! I believe Perry introduced us — I’m an alum. Thanks for sharing your insights; great stuff. Especially your thoughts on building community and being…
Milestones
As we enter my 12th year of writing weekly columns here at Actors Access, I’m reflecting on milestones. I’ve seen so very many actors achieve their goals and it’s always exciting to experience the leap…
Dear Diary: Today I Got My Jasmine
So. It’s been a minute since I’ve written about my pole journey. I think today I figured out why: I’ve been feeling snakebit about it all. I’m now hitting tricks I could do before all…
Feedback on Actor with Glasses
This week’s Your Turn is an email of support for Nearsighted Elizabeth, who wrote in last week. (Oh, and there’s also an outpouring of support — and possibly a casting opportunity — for Elizabeth at…
Conversion
Spend a hot second on the Internet looking into marketing tactics and you’ll see the word “conversion” pop up. Often. How do we convert interested parties into buyers? Yada yada yada. I’ve never liked this…
Sarah Demeestere: Self-Tape Challenge
Earlier this year, I issued a Self-Tape Challenge based on something brewing in one of my ongoing mastermind groups. It was an inspiring time for those masterminders and — turns out — for Sarah Demeestere…