The Web For Actors blog

Announcements, tips and the occasional argument about what an actor website is for.

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From the blog · May 31, 2019
Bannerly - New Design

We are now working on improving this new actor website design called "Bannerly".If you are using it and encounter any problems with it, just let us know and we will be happy to help you out with it.

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From the blog · May 24, 2019
Your Actor Website is Secure

I recently came across a tweet by a casting director, I wish I had saved it for reference, but I did not.

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From the blog · May 17, 2019
Acting: The First Six Lessons

Get the definitive edition that has taught generations of actors and actresses.

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From the blog · May 10, 2019
Getting Paid as Voice Artist

What should I get paid for voice-over work? Let me start with answering the question "what should I get paid".

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From the blog · May 3, 2019
The Actor's Survival Handbook

Worried about short rehearsal time? Think that fluffing your lines will be the end of your career? Are you afraid you'll be typecast? Is there such a thing as acting too much?

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From the blog · Apr 26, 2019
Why Having a Clean Email Matters

Let's do a test - be honest with yourself. Here's a scenario.You go to a networking event and meet someone who claims to be a talent agent. You were looking for a talent agent. Great.

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From the blog · Apr 19, 2019
In-Depth Acting

"A book that will stand the test of time" – Pierce BrosnanAn essential guide to the Stanislavski technique, filtering out the complexities of the system and offering a dynamic, hands-on approach.

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From the blog · Apr 12, 2019
Introducing You! Backstage

Actors - Get a free press article!Create a self-interview with Web For Actors that gets hosted on our website as long as on youbackstage.com. How does it work?

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From the blog · Apr 5, 2019
The Art of Film Acting

I walked into Jeremiah Comey's Studio as green as they get, and he helped me to become100% percent comfortable in front of the camera. I owe him a lot.

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From the blog · Apr 1, 2019
.horse for Bojack

I don't normally do this, but I shifted our Friday blog to Monday this week to make a special announcement.

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From the blog · Mar 27, 2019
Pete Bartlett's Photography Project

This one is for actors in LA! As you might have seen it on my Instagram page, one of London's best headshot photographers is coming to LA on April 15th for two weeks to shoot a photographic portrait project to be submitted for publication in London and the US.

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From the blog · Mar 20, 2019
Expanding the Blog

So, I've been thinking. There's so much good advice out there that doesn't necessarily reach the right audience.