Book the Job. No Excuses.
From getting discovered to landing your dream audition and role, this is the ultimate step-by-step, no luck required guide to becoming a successful actor and model.
Aaron Marcus has booked nearly 1,300 acting and modeling jobs in his nearly 40 years as a full-time actor.
This book explains how he did it, and how you can too.
You’ll Learn:
Proven ways to get started as an actor and model. Learn how to find great agents who will submit you for jobs. And after purchasing the book you will receive a link giving you access to more than 600 agents from every state in the U.S.
How to grab the attention of agents with eye-catching head shots and commercial photos
Auditioning techniques and secrets that have helped Aaron book roles on A Man Called Otto, Irresistible, We Own This City, White Noise, House of Cards (recurring,) Mr. Robot, Thespian (recurring,) Law & Order: CI, Gotham, Coca-Cola, Disney World and more!
How to jump start your career from extra work to booking principal roles on major TV shows/feature films, TV commercials and posters/billboards and magazine ads
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"This 'cookbook' for acting and modeling will teach you everything you need to know to get started, find agents, create effective head shots and commercial photos that can get you work, learn auditioning techniques and book more jobs. It is the most complete and informative book available."
Jane Blum
President of FunnyFaceToday, Inc. (FFT) - New York
"Aaron Marcus has created an important book that offers essential and practical information that he has learned from being a successful actor and commercial model for decades. This should be required reading for anyone aspiring to succeed in the acting and modeling field."
Paul Weber
CSA WGA, Former Executive Head of TV Casting and Feature Film Consultant for MGM Studies - Los Angeles
"As a photographer who has shot over 17,000 head shots, I can tell you that Aaron Marcus was unbelievably prepared for my photo shoot with him. He knew precisely what he wanted and used techniques that gave us the results he needed. In Aaron's book, he teaches you specifically what to do to prepare and achieve amazing results when working with a photographer. Before your next photo session, do yourself a favor and read this book."
Joe Henson
Joe Henson Photography - New York
"I always wanted to act and model but had no idea how to begin until I read How to Become a Successful Actor and Model. This book changed my life. I learned the best way to get started, create strong photos, a resume, find agents, prepare before my auditions, memorize scripts and even get work on my own. I now have 3 agents and already booked 9 TV commercials and modeling jobs. I never could have done this without Aaron's book."
Nicky Tamberrino
Actor & Model - Maryland
“This book 'How to Become a Successful Actor and Model' by Aaron Marcus should be a MUST read for anyone who is thinking about getting in the business or feel that they are getting over looked or their career is at a stand still!
I have read this book and I am recommending it to ALL my Talent. I even use the book now as a guide line when I am talking to the new talent that we bring on at Carolina Talent. The insights that Aaron gives to talent on just about every aspect of the business come from his 30 years of being a successful Actor and Model himself. I can not think of a better book to recommend to talent at all levels of the industry.”
Marc S. Soper
Agency Director of Carolina Talent, Inc.- North Carolina
Have you ever dreamed about seeing yourself in Newspaper or Magazine ads? TV Commercials? Film or TV projects? But didn't know how to get started?
Already working in the industry but want to jump your career to the next level?
Confused about why you aren't booking the jobs you want despite investing in help?
Aaron Marcus will teach you, step-by-step, his secrets and strategies for getting started and succeeding as an actor and model no matter where you live.
Chapters in How to Become a Successful Actor and Model:
- What is Commercial Modeling?
- Preparation for Commercial Modeling
- Head Shots
- Resumes
- Composite Sheets
- Makeup
- Finding a Good Agent
- How to Get Work
- How to Work as a Professional Model
- Auditioning
- The Realities of Being a Full-time Actor and Model
- Now What Do You Do?
- Resources
- **Bonus** List of more than 600 agents - from every state in the U.S. and in a few other countries
About the Author
Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor and commercial model for over 39 years. He has booked nearly 1,300 jobs to date. He has been cast in TV, film, voice-overs, print and commercials for projects including A Man Called Otto, Irresistible, We Own This City, White Noise, Thespian (recurring,) Gotham, House of Cards (recurring,) Coca-Cola, Mr. Robot, Fishbowl, Philomena, Halt and Catch Fire, Do No Harm, The Wire, Buck Run, Nationwide, Acura, The West Wing, Showtime, Crayola Crayons, Campbell's, McDonald's, AT&T, Molson Beer, LifeSavers, Marriott, Hertz, K-Mart, Project Almanac, Eugene, Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order: CI, 11, Stage Fright, Rectify, Neiman Marcus, GNC, USPS, AARP and Disney World.
Aaron has given over 800 Book the Job acting and modeling workshops spanning 3 continents. He also offers monthly online acting and modeling workshops, as well as online private mentoring programs.
He is the founder of www.howtoactandmodel.com
Creator of The Actor Career Center - free acting and modeling quick tip videos.
“I have been very fortunate to have been a full-time actor and commercial model for almost 40 years now and I have booked nearly 1,300 jobs so far. I love sharing insider information from all of my experiences. In this book you will learn practical and realistic information that will save you years and years of guess work and doing things by trial and error. Buying this book will give you your greatest chance for success and be the best investment you will make.”
After reading How to Become a Successful Actor and Model, you will know how to:
1. Create Effective Photos and Resumes
Learn how to create effective head shots and eye-catching commercial photos. In our industry, a picture is worth more than a thousand words. It could be worth tens of millions of dollars. Without great photos, it is extremely hard to get representation, get submited for projects and book jobs. So, after reading this book, you will know:
- What industry professionals look for and expect in great photos
- What is your "look, and what types of jobs should you be trying to book
- How to get test shots taken free
- How to create a resume that industry professionals want to see, even with little to no experience
2. Market Yourself
Be proactive. Even if you have an agent, you need to know how to find the right people to send your materials to, learn about acting and modeling jobs in your area, create a strong cover letter, and understand the best ways to market yourself.
You will also learn a trick Aaron uses that allows you to know if the people you are submitting to have received your information.
Most people assume that actors and models need to wait by their phones or computers to hear about the latest audition or go-see from their agent. But, there is so much more you can do to make work come to you!
3. Find Agents & Photographers
Learn how to find, prepare and properly interview legitimate agents and photographers.
You will not only learn how to find agents, but you will also learn what questions you need to ask them during your meeting. The book also covers what answers you need to listen for to make sure this is the perfect agent for you.
Paying for head shots can be expensive, so you need to make sure you come to the photo shoot incredibly prepared. In the book, you will be given specific exercises that will teach you exactly what you need to do in order to create amazing photos during your session.
4. Memorize Scripts, Contracts & Deal with Nervousness
If you've ever gotten nervous before an audition or on a set, then you will love the special techniques Aaron shares with his readers. These great tips will allow you to use that nervous energy to your advantage and give a great audition.
Memorizing lines can be difficult. This is especially true if you don't have a game plan. This book walks you through how to develop an approach to memorizing lines and rocking your audition.
Before you sign a contract, you need to understand what are potential red-flag items because a contract is a legally-binding document. Aaron explains what you need to do to look out for yourself before signing a contract.
5. Prepare Before Auditions
Congratulations, you have an audition. Getting that opportunity is not something actors or models should take lightly.
Now that you have this amazing chance to act, be filmed or have a still shot taken, make sure you are incredibly prepared to give a great performance.
You will learn specific techniques and things all successful actors and models must do.
You are not just auditioning for this one job, but for many jobs in the future. That is why it is essential you read how to best prepare and get the casting director or photographer to want to bring you back again and again.
6. Home Auditions
Technology has changed drastically over the years. And In certain markets, many actors audition from home and upload their auditions online.
It is essential that all actors and models learn how to properly record auditions or take photos from home. Some actors and models get booked directly from their home auditions.
It is crucial that all actors and models learn exactly what casting directors expect and need to see in a home audition. A poorly taped audition will keep you from getting the job and future castings. A great looking one gives you your best chance of getting cast.
In this book you will learn exactly what equipment is needed and how to save tons of money when buying the equipment.
A few of Aaron's Success Stories
All of these people have either read Aaron's book, taken his workshop or had a Private Online Mentoring Session with him.
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