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“NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOWBUSINESS”   Everyone wants to be in the entertainment business.  Everyone!  Everyone encounters disappointment, rejection, and roadblocks.  Everyone!   Everyone, that is, except those who employ the services of a coach, have access to an experienced mentor, or read Cynthia Brian’s newest book, The Business of Show Business, a Comprehensive Career Guide for Actors and Models. With over 25 years experience in all phases of the entertainment industry including acting, modeling, producing, writing, directing, coaching, and casting; Cynthia brings her unique qualifications, enthusiasm, and straight forward knowledge of the industry to those who are truly interested in pursuing a life in front of the camera or microphone. She is a recognized expert assisting talent , especially young people, enter the acting and modeling profession the right way while...
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“NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOWBUSINESS”

 

Everyone wants to be in the entertainment business.  Everyone!  Everyone encounters disappointment, rejection, and roadblocks.  Everyone!

 

Everyone, that is, except those who employ the services of a coach, have access to an experienced mentor, or read Cynthia Brian’s newest book, The Business of Show Business, a Comprehensive Career Guide for Actors and Models. With over 25 years experience in all phases of the entertainment industry including acting, modeling, producing, writing, directing, coaching, and casting; Cynthia brings her unique qualifications, enthusiasm, and straight forward knowledge of the industry to those who are truly interested in pursuing a life in front of the camera or microphone. She is a recognized expert assisting talent , especially young people, enter the acting and modeling profession the right way while avoiding the scams.

 

With a foreword by best selling author of “What Color is Your Parachute?”, Richard Nelson Bolles, this book is the actor’s and model’s bible for a career in entertainment.  Readers will learn what kinds of jobs are out there, how to talk the talk, walk the walk, everything about the unions, agents, casting directors, how to write an acting resume, other avenues to Hollywood and most of all how to avoid the scams.

 

For parents of children who want to work as an actor or model, this book is an invaluable tool.  Jam packed with all the rules, regulations, do’s and don’ts, Cynthia’s sound advice will help families make an informed decision on how to proceed with caution and integrity.

 

The Business of Show Business is the ultimate guide for getting into and profiting from the entertainment industry.  As make-up artist, Denise Johnson says, “This book is your toolbox for success!”  Anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in this field will find this book the best investment ever made.  Now everyone can have a mentor and personal coach with The Business of Show Business.

 

The Business of Show Business, a comprehensive career guide for actors and models

By Cynthia Brian

ISBN 0-9721140-0-9

304 pages  $19.95

E-Book Available@ $27.99

ISBN# e-book: 0-9721140-1-7

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Moraga, Ca. 94556

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What does acting have to do with everyday life? Everything! Acting reflects life and life is reflected in acting. The same techniques and exercises that I use to teach acting and self-esteem are useful for anyone in almost any situation.  After reading this business bible, you may decide that a career in acting and modeling is not for you.  That is one the purposes of this book-to help you make an informed choice based on accurate information.  Whatever your decision, let me encourage you to take an acting workshop or drama class just to fully experience a new methodology that could support you in other areas of your life.  Life experiences are the core substance of acting.

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If you want to get into acting or modeling but are getting scammed by all the bogus agents and casting directors, this is the book that will change your life. Most clients tell me that this book has saved them at least $2800 in fees and other expenses plus saved them at least 5 years of time if they were to attempt to do it on their own. Coaching and consulting is available by calling 925-377-STAR. You can also get autographed copies. You are a star. Never give up!

About Cynthia

Cynthia Brian, founder of Be the Star You Are!, is the author of "Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, published by Ten Speed Press. Dr. Bernie Siegel wrote the foreword. Other books which benefit her charity...

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Nov.13.2008

On November 8, I attended a great event: Amazing Woman’s Day, a Marsh Engle production. And sure enough, I met a really amazing woman, Cynthia Brian. Cynthia is the author of a great book, Be the Star You...

Mar.04.2009

Review of The Business of Show Business, a comprehensive career guide for actors and models
By Cynthia Brian
ISBN 0-9721140-0-9
304 pages $19.95
E-Book Available@ $25.95
ISBN...