{"product_id":"actor-inc-james-m-grady-9780325010724","title":"Actor, Inc.: How to Get the Next Gig--And Still Pay Your Rent","description":"Each year thousands of actors descend upon New York City, Los Angeles, and other major cities with dreams of making it big. But of the 100,000 or more professional actors in the U.S. only about 2 to 3 percent of them actually earn a living on stage or screen. Its a tough business, and even talented people give up the profession due to financial insecurity. Too bad they didnt read \u003ci\u003eActor, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e Youve got to pay your dues before you pay the rentthats why so many actors find themselves waiting on tables while waiting for parts. \u003ci\u003eActor, Inc. \u003c\/i\u003esees it differently. Jamie Grady shows you how to take charge, blend your personal and professional lives, and become an artistic entrepreneur. Grady leaves the artistry to you but shows you basic money-management techniques for staying afloat, and more advanced ideas that give you the financial freedom to get ahead. Grady interviews members of the field for tips on everything a professional actor should know not only to survive but to make a livingand maybe even retire one day: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003edefining success\u003c\/b\u003e to avoid failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003esetting financial goals \u003c\/b\u003eyou can reach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eorganizing an efficient home office\u003c\/b\u003eeven if its only your couch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emanaging your time\u003c\/b\u003e so you dont run out of it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eprioritizing your spending\u003c\/b\u003e when saving is a priority\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emaking debt go away\u003c\/b\u003eand stay away\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003einvesting for retirement\u003c\/b\u003e even if you arent established\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003emaking sure Uncle Sam gets his\u003c\/b\u003e so he doesnt get you.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Dont become a starving artist. With its resources, exercises, forms, and street smarts, \u003ci\u003eActor, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e is the book that makes acting work for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James M. Grady\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0325010722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780325010724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heinemann Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"James M. Grady","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50593918746879,"sku":"9780325010724","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/actor-inc-james-m-grady-9780325010724","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}