The Actor’s Guide
An Insider’s manual to launching your acting career
Sarah Valentine has worked in the entertainment industry since 1989. From in-front of the camera as an actor to behind the camera as a casting director, agent and accent coach. With more than 30 years experience Sarah guides you through everything you could ever possibly want to know on how to launch your acting career.
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The purpose of this book is to help you to get started along your acting career and also to keep you moving if you’re feeling stuck.
Book Chapters

ACT 1
Chapters 1 - 8
In the opening Act you will learn everything you need to know about: Headshots; website/social media; open castings; your showreel; making your own movies; working as an extra; stand up comedy & amateur theatre.

ACT 2
Chapters 9 - 15
In this Act discover how watching TV movies & plays helps you as an actor; develop special skills; strengthen your memory; memorise monologues; learn an accent; learning online & going to acting school.

ACT 3
Chapters 16 - 25
In Act 3 we will delve into finding an agent; living & working while acting; self-tape auditions; auditions; dealing with rejection; contracts; joining a Union; pre-production; rehearsals & on-set experiences.

Encore
Chapters 26 - 30
In the Encore you will discover more about actor well-being; acting techniques & methods; de-roling; body matters & women in the industry.

BONUS
Exclusive Q&A with Holly Hunter
Twice Emmy nominated & Oscar winner Holly Hunter shares her insight in this in-depth interview with Sarah Valentine. Absolute gold!

RESOURCES
Resources & Glossary
Throughout the book are references to resources to help you develop as an actor. Visit the resources page to view more.
Book Chapters

ACT 1
Chapters 1 - 8
In the opening Act you will learn everything you need to know about: Headshots; website/social media; open castings; your showreel; making your own movies; working as an extra; stand up comedy & amateur theatre.

ACT 2
Chapters 9 - 15
In this Act discover how watching TV movies & plays helps you as an actor; develop special skills; strengthen your memory; memorise monologues; learn an accent; learning online & going to acting school.

ACT 3
Chapters 16 - 25
In Act 3 we will delve into finding an agent; living & working while acting; self-tape auditions; auditions; dealing with rejection; contracts; joining a Union; pre-production; rehearsals & on-set experiences.

Encore
Chapters 26 - 30
In the Encore you will discover more about actor well-being; acting techniques & methods; de-roling; body matters & women in the industry.

BONUS
Exclusive Q&A with Holly Hunter
Twice Emmy nominated & Oscar winner Holly Hunter shares her insight in this in-depth interview with Sarah Valentine. Absolute gold!

RESOURCES
Resources & Glossary
Throughout the book are references to resources to help you develop as an actor. Visit the resources page to view more.
