![]() Have you been on this pursuit for awhile? You have every intention of Booking a Co-Star but you're not achieving results? Is your patience starting to wane? Don't give up- check out this 5th and final episode of the #BookACoStar series with John Cramer (House of Cards, Orange Is The New Black, Blue Bloods, Norman). This week we tackle some bonus actions you can take (from self-producing, to working with partners & more). John also introduces us to "The Pomodoro Technique" (which I am totally implementing my work this week!) Watch it now! A very special thank you to John Cramer for so generously sharing his expertise with us this past month!
If John's advice on partnering up for accountability sounds like it might work for you, I'd love to invite you to join the #GlobalActor Power Groups. I am welcoming a few new members to the group in October. Let me know if you'd like to be one of them. The bi-weekly coaching sessions are an awesome way to stay accountable, gain some laser-focused attention and specific actions to help you move forward strategically & efficiently toward your current acting goals and beyond! Set up a time to chat with me about it today! If you missed any of the previous #BookACoStar episodes, get you can access them here! Ep. 1: How John Cramer Booked His First Co-Star Ep. 2: Narrow Your Target List Ep. 3: Prepping for the Shoot Ep. 4: How To Build Relationships Outside of Workshops
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![]() Is ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK on your television co-star target list? How about DIFFICULT PEOPLE or BROAD CITY? If you've answered "yes" to any of the above, you may have been wondering how to be seen by casting directors of these shows -- when they do not offer workshops. In this week's video, John Cramer (House of Cards, OITNB, Blue Bloods) fills us in on how he was brought into Jen Euston's office and his subsequent booking. He breaks it down so you can follow the actions & meet the same success. Check it out now! What do you think?
How will you get into action to begin or further relationships with those casting directors on your list who do not hold workshops? Please share in the comments below! You can connect with John on Twitter @johncramer and facebook.com/johntcramer. Find his work and sign up for his updates at: www.johnthomascramer.com Welcome back for Episode 3 - #BookACoStar series. You'll want to check out Episode 1 and Epidose 2 before watching this week's video. So, you've been marketing and networking to your target list and auditions are beginning to roll in... You continue to plug away, continuously honing your craft, developing relationships and auditioning well --- this leads to that booking! You've done it- you've booked your co-star role! Now what?! In this week's video, John Cramer (House of Cards, Blue Bloods, OITNB) shares his ProTips to help you best prepare for and execute a fine performance for your upcoming Co-Star shoot! Check it out! So there you have it!
You can connect with John on Twitter @johncramer and facebook.com/johntcramer. Find his work and sign up for his updates at: www.johnthomascramer.com Be sure to tune in next week for another episode and please share your #BookACoStar thoughts in comments below! Are you ready to #book this episodic season? So you already know the importance of training and experience, and hopefully you're feeling fired up after last week's video where John Cramer shared how the "cards" aligned for him to book his first #costar. If you missed last week's vid, check it out here! John clearly nurtures relationships with numerous Casting Directors. But how does he know which casting directors to target in his marketing? And how can this technique work for you? Find that answer and more in this week's video! Double-whammy, you got to watch a #catvideo while also learning how to upgrade your hustle! Woot!
For more surprises, be sure to tune in for next week's 3rd episode in the #BookACoStar series. If you're finding these weekly videos helpful, let me know in the comments below. Happy to answer any questions as well :) So, you're a trained actor, you've met some Casting Directors... Now, how the heck do you get yourself on Network television?! Or Streaming for that matter? This week's guest, John Cramer (House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, SVU, Blue Bloods, The Leftovers), is super generous in sharing his booking secrets. If you are ready to finally book that first co-star, or second or third, you'll want to check out this video! Join us next week for more on John's journey including how he specifically targets specific casting directors in order to book on multiple television shows. You can connect with John on Twitter @johncramer on Facebook @johntcramer and find his work at www.johnthomascramer.com If this episode finds you motivated to book TV work, let's talk! I still have one or two spots left in my #GlobalActor Power Group- your opportunity for super-affordable, valuable career coaching. Check it out here and contact me ASAP if you want in!
So your website is coming together… you’ve got your domain name, you’re clear on what content to include, and you’ve even planned your next update.
How does your site make you feel each time you visit? Speaking of feeling, how do you want your visitors to feel? Your website colors can be the through line bringing your entire website together. Do you want visitors to feel energized, calm or inspired when they visit your site? There are certain colors that evoke certain feelings... In this final episode of the #WebPresence series with Amy Russ of Actor-Webs, we break down how to choose your colors. Amy even shares a couple of her favorite resources including a very cool color wheel --- It’s all in this week’s video below! And if you are on the go and prefer listening to the audio of the entire interview with Actor-Webs, check it out here: You can also get Amy’s awesome free video training - The Crucial “5 First Steps” Before You Create A Website - by visiting actor-webs.com/free. You can also contact Amy here. If you’ve found the #WebPresence series helpful, please subscribe on YouTube, and share with your friends! Til next week! Elise
So you’re clear on WHAT needs to be on your website.
You know HOW OFTEN to update it, and what kind of JUICY UPDATES to share… But now you’ve got naming rights. What’s in a name? “that which we call a rose”… I digress. If your name’s Jane Love, the most obvious choice would be www.janelove.com, right? Clearly.. but what if that’s taken? Tune in for that answer and more from my discussion with Amy Russ of Actor-Webs. And if you are on-the-go and prefer listening to the audio of the entire interview with Actor-Webs, check it out here:
So picking up where we left off last week, now that your website is in order, how often should you be updating it?
What might those updates include? Well, I’m glad you asked. :) Tune in to the video below for more expert advice from Amy Russ of Actor-Webs. And if you are on-the-go and prefer listening to the audio of the entire interview with Actor-Webs, check it out here: Join me on Facebook Live this Thursday at 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT for further discussion. Where will I be this week? You’ll have to tune in to find out! :) And while you’re at it, invite a friend.
So I’m hoping you checked out the #WebPresence video with Amy Russ (of Actor-Webs) last week and are ready to dig deeper in making your online real-estate stand out!
This week, we tackle the essentials that should be included on every actor’s site. And if you are on the go and prefer listening to the audio of the entire interview with Actor-Webs, check it out here: ![]() Join me on Facebook Live this Thursday, July 20 at 6pm EDT / 3pm PDT for further discussion. We’ll explore how creating your website and other marketing materials can be an extension of your creative expression. Find out more about Amy and Actor-Webs at actor-webs.com or by following her on Twitter. You can also save $50 off the one-time fee. Just click here and use the coupon code WORKWITHELISE to redeem the discount toward website services with Actor-Webs. --- This video is Part 2 of our 5-part #WebPresence with Actor-Webs video series with founder Amy Russ. Check out Part 1 and Part 3.
The world we live in today is very much online.
It’s no surprise then that the entertainment industry has followed suit. From YouTube sensations scoring hosting gigs, to new media contracts at SAG-AFTRA for web series, to casting directors checking how many Twitter followers you have, it can be very daunting if you’re not tech savvy. So over the next month, I’ll be sharing an interview series with Amy Russ from Actor-Webs to help you navigate some #WebPresence must-haves. Amy is an actor, web designer and expert at Backstage.com, and in this week’s video interview, she answers one of the most common questions from actors… Do you really need a website? ![]() It’s time to view your acting career like a business, and make sure casting directors, producers and peers can find you online. Social media is a great tool for connecting with fans and friends, but you still want to direct people into your own website and mailing list. A website keeps you in control of your #WebPresence. I’ll be hosting a Facebook Live this Thursday, July 13 at 6PM EDT / 3PM PDT where I’ll be discussing actionable steps in getting started with your website as well as moments where my website has led to more work. So don’t miss it! Find out more about Amy and Actor-Webs at actor-webs.com or by following her on Twitter. Click here to get her free video training: the crucial “5 First Steps” to creating a website that stands out. You can also save $50 off the one-time fee. Just click here and use the coupon code WORKWITHELISE to redeem the discount toward website services with Actor-Webs. --- This video is Part 1 of our 5-part #WebPresence with Actor-Webs video series with founder Amy Russ. Check out Part 2 and Part 3. |
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