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Summary: A must have for any young or jaded actor
Review: I am so glad I found this book.
It does't just give overwhelming information that makes you feel like having a professional acting career is impossible.
It empowers you.It teaches you how to create your own projects.
Acting like any profession is a step process. I've just been to four years of acting school and taken numorous seminars, and no one before this book showed me how to get out of that catch 22 cycle. If you want to get work, you needed to have worked. This book illustrates how to make your own work, how to network, and how and where to have a little fun in the process. I just graduated from NYU and I feel reinspired that I can actually have a career and a little fun while I'm at it. It gives me excercises on self preservation, as well as, hot spots to go at night. It even gives practical advice on how to save on car insurance. My mom gave it to me for christmas and I highly recommend it, if your in LA or your thinking of going to LA. If you want to stay sane happy and sucessful, read this book and carry it with you. It will be your bible.I cant say enough Dion Gold
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Summary: the most important book out there for actors
Review: I have read absolutely every acting book out there, and there is nothing like this. Not only does it give you great acting advice but it is funny, informative and really guides you.It's like having a personal coach and mentor with you 24/7. It literally walks you through your first year in LA, day by day. There is no other book that breaks the business down in such an easy to follow steps- by-step way. What was also great about it,is that is was written by a therapist,so it gives you excercises to keep your spirits up when things get a little tuff. it's the Artist's Way for actors in LA. Dont step off the plane without these two books in hand, if you really want to create a full life as an artist or an actor.I can't say enough. Tom julia
NY
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Summary: Ridiculous hyping
Review: This book is obviously being hyped by multiple five-star reviews with the same misspellings and sometimes the same verbatim sentences. Look up the listed reviewers and see that many of them are using reviews of other books on the same topic to hype this one. It's too bad people feel the need to resort to this type of behavior.
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Summary: Extremely insightful
Review: I am planning a trip to L.A.soon to pursue my acting career. Twelve Step has given me great solid advice on how to get started, as well as what to expect.
I'm excited to get started and very glad that my acting teachers recommended this book to me.The authors candid stories has helped bring me a sense of comfort and guidence
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Summary: Courage & Hope
Review: At first I started reading this book simply out of curiosity and perhaps even with some disbelief. I asked myself: "how could someone write a book on such a nebulous and seemingly impossibe subject"? Does this mean that if someone from Kansas, California, Florida, or New York were to read this book and follow its advice that he or she were guaranteed success as an actor? Well, I soon discovered after turning page by page that what this book does is give a young hopeful actor the COURAGE and HOPE to venture forward unafraid and take the plunge into that special world of thespians, knowing that so many of those cloudy unknown areas of the struggle to succeed have not only been identified, but have also been cleared away with the expert and practical advice of the author. While reading this very worth while book,I couldn't help making the comparison that this book is the "Dr. Spock" book for striving actors- a must read for anyone aspiring to become an actor or for anyone who has a son, daughter or special friend seeking success in that special world of drama and make believe.
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Summary: My thoughts on the twelve step plan
Review: I've bought several books; most of the books I've read are people who have already been there and done that, and are now helping other people who wish to travel down the same road in the film industry. I read the twelve step plan and e-mailed Dawn; she answered my e-mail within a day or so, she told me if I had any questions just e-mail her again. She is there to help, just as her book pointed out ways to get you started on the right track. After reading the twelve step plan I decided I wanted to do it right, so I enrolled at Indiana University East and picked acting as my major. For anyone looking to be an actor; the degree your looking for is Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. The Humanities degree gives you all the directing,acting and film editing skills you need to aid your quest. "College is just my first step plan, just like everything else in life, you have to be willing to go the distance, so take it seriously". "Dawn is so right, plan ahead and set your goals, then follow through with the twelve step plan".Did I mention plan ahead? Plan ahead! Way ahead! Dori also did a great job on pointing out what not to do while I was reading this book. The twelve step plan explains things in perfect detail;street names, agencies,agents,places like your nearest SAG office, the best places to eat,live and great places to meet people in the film Industry.Countless names and addresses of important places and people you need to visit on your journey. This book is a must read if your ever thinking of attempting a career as an actor; the book prevents you from making mistakes and wasting time. Personaly, here's my advice, also plan ahead what kind of day job your going to have while your going on auditions and getting started, it might as well be the film industry, so I'm taking some film editing classes. Either way I'll be working in the film industry till I get my big break as an actor. So good luck and think positive, see you in L.A.
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Summary: The most awesome book i have ever read
Review: I thought this book was very different from the other how - to books out there. It was funny and the advice was practical. A great book for students or young actors trying to come up with a life plan. AWESOME!!!!
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This was a really great book for young actors, because it lays out the reality of an actor's life in LA. The listings of places to go to see and be seen are dead on. But what's most appealing about this book is the 'plan.' In relatively few months, I arrived in LA and soon had my life as an actor. It took a little while longer than I expected, I always want things faster, but since following the steps, I've made great contacts and auditioned for many casting agents.
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Summary: Helpful
Review: I found this book to be both helpful, as well as enjoyable. I am new to LA and found, that this guide helped me to feel grounded. It did not provide me with false promises, but strong solid advice on how to get started in the biz. One of the most useful tips came from the chapter on networking and evaluating my personality. This book was definately worth the investment. It is a book to read , re-read , and and reflect back on as you grow and progress.
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Summary: Powererless No More
Review: After struggling for many years as an actress, a fellow 12 stepper handed me a copy of this book. Reading many books on recovery and acting, I did not really give it much thought and let it sit on my shelf collecting dust for several weeks. Finally in a moment of despair I picked it up and began following the steps. Within a few short months it began transforming my career and my attitude. The stories made me laugh, the steps were logical, but most importanatly it was inspirational. I can't tell you this book is going to give you a career, but it is definately a step in the right direction. This is a book for anyone with an open heart and an open mind looking to better their lot in life. More than answers, it gives you the questions you need to ask yourself. It will help you to clear the baggage in your life, if you often feel stuck, unproductive and why not me.
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