Acting in LA: How to Become a Working Actor in Hollywood

A practical insider's guide to becoming a working actor and keeping your career going for the long haul.

Hollywood is the place to be for actors who want to make it big in film or television. But gone are the days of overnight stardom when a fresh face could get "discovered" at a local diner. Today, actors need to be prepared for tense competition and an industry that seems designed to keep newcomers out. Acting in LA is your insider's guide to arriving, surviving, and thriving on- and off-set.

Knowing how to navigate the entertainment business is a craft all its own, and no one knows it better than Kristina Sexton. The veteran Hollywood actor and acting coach offers straightforward advice on everything from headshots and resumes to how to behave on set once you get the part.

With just enough snark to keep you entertained-and on your toes-Acting in LA delivers solid advice on such topics as:

- How to find your "image" and market it

- The SAG/AFTRA debate

- Networking

- Agents and managers

- The importance of creating your own opportunities

- Maintaining a life outside of acting

- Setiquette

- On-set terminology

- And much more