Rob Ostlere, a graduate of RADA, is a British actor, perhaps best-known for his roles in Holby City and Game of Thrones.

[Draws] on the opinions of 75 people drawn from casting directors, agents, producers, directors, industry experts and a range of experienced and successful actors. [Ostlere] liberally garnishes the book with soundbites from these wily experts, building up a good picture of what the acting profession is really like ... Should you or a loved one be about to start out in the acting profession, there will be much to learn from this handy guide.

• IntroductionPROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESSES: 1. Understanding the Industry 2. What is ‘Success’? 3. Working Out Where You Are Right Now 4. Planning for SuccessCREATING A PERSONALISED PLAN: 5. Developing the Right Attitude6. Getting the Best from an Agent7. Self-Promotion8. Networking 9. Acting Skills 10. Auditioning11. Specialising12. Dealing with Unemployment13. Sorting the Practicalities14. Building on Success

Rob Ostlere, a graduate of RADA, is a British actor, perhaps best-known for his roles in Holby City and Game of Thrones.

[Draws] on the opinions of 75 people drawn from casting directors, agents, producers, directors, industry experts and a range of experienced and successful actors. [Ostlere] liberally garnishes the book with soundbites from these wily experts, building up a good picture of what the acting profession is really like ... Should you or a loved one be about to start out in the acting profession, there will be much to learn from this handy guide.

• IntroductionPROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESSES: 1. Understanding the Industry 2. What is ‘Success’? 3. Working Out Where You Are Right Now 4. Planning for SuccessCREATING A PERSONALISED PLAN: 5. Developing the Right Attitude6. Getting the Best from an Agent7. Self-Promotion8. Networking 9. Acting Skills 10. Auditioning11. Specialising12. Dealing with Unemployment13. Sorting the Practicalities14. Building on Success

Rob Ostlere, a graduate of RADA, is a British actor, perhaps best-known for his roles in Holby City and Game of Thrones.

[Draws] on the opinions of 75 people drawn from casting directors, agents, producers, directors, industry experts and a range of experienced and successful actors. [Ostlere] liberally garnishes the book with soundbites from these wily experts, building up a good picture of what the acting profession is really like ... Should you or a loved one be about to start out in the acting profession, there will be much to learn from this handy guide.

• IntroductionPROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESSES: 1. Understanding the Industry 2. What is ‘Success’? 3. Working Out Where You Are Right Now 4. Planning for SuccessCREATING A PERSONALISED PLAN: 5. Developing the Right Attitude6. Getting the Best from an Agent7. Self-Promotion8. Networking 9. Acting Skills 10. Auditioning11. Specialising12. Dealing with Unemployment13. Sorting the Practicalities14. Building on Success