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I was recently invited to a new networking site for actors. It's brand new and I like it a lot;) Check it out when you get a chance;)

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If you follow my blog then by now you will know that I am a huge promoter of marketing yourself!
As and actor you need several tools to market yourself. A stellar resume, great headshots, a website, business cards, and a demo reel! 


A demo reel is the live version of your resume. An edited summary of all your best work put together in a small segment for clients to enjoy and see 1. Your look 2. Your skills 3. Your diversity/specialty . 

I am constantly updating my resume, website , and pictures....
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Even if you have an agent, and especially if you don't, its very important to be your own marketing pro! This means, having a website (i.e. www.theamywest.com or www.thetarathomas.com ), a facebook, and or a myspace account, blogging, twittering (i.e. theamywest, and strut365), etc, etc.... And the obvious portfolio, headshots, comp cards, and now everyone also carries a business cards in addition to their comp cards. 

Today I was working on my new business card and thought I'd share. ...

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