Download or read book Launching Your Child in Show Biz written by Dick Van Patten and published by Stoddart. This book was released on 1997 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Launching Your Child in Show Biz written by Dick Van Patten and published by Stoddart. This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The road to success in Hollywood can be treacherous -especially for children. This book is a great tool for all parents who are considering opening the door to their child's dreams. One of the great child-to-adult-actor success stories is Dick Van Patten. As the father on the long-running TV series Eight Is Enough, Van Patten has worked with and mentored several young actors. He wrote this book as a primer for everyone who has ever considered, even fleetingly, the possibility of launching their child into a show business career. The most definitive and up-to-date book of its kind, it is inspiring, entertaining, and informative, and shows the ins and outs, the ups and downs of the pursuit of fame.
Download or read book Your Child s Career in Music and Entertainment written by Steven C. Beer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s competitive society, parents face great pressure to encourage their children to follow their dreams and strive for excellence. Organized in a practical question-and-answer format, Your Child’s Career in Music and Entertainment: The Prudent Parent’s Guide raises and addresses many of the issues parents encounter when seeking to turn their children’s creative passion and talent into a sustainable career in entertainment. Topics include: •Knowing which professionals to consult and when •Finding and preparing for auditions •Dealing with the financial aspects •Understanding statutory and regulatory legal protections for children •Creating balance for the whole family Most importantly, maintaining a child’s health and happiness is underlined throughout. Drawing on author Steven Beer’s extensive contacts in the industry, the book quotes the personal experiences of industry players, stars and their parents, and veteran sources. This indispensable guide will help parents ensure that their children are instilled with morals and values that will make them not just good performers, but good people, capable of becoming responsible adults who will run their own careers someday. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Download or read book Showbiz Kidz written by Rugg Williams and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-07-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Orange Coast Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1989-08 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.
Download or read book The Rising Stars Guide for Show Biz Kids and Their Parents written by David Matis and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1993-05-18 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to get children started in television. Matis outlines preparing a resume and portfolio, meeting an agent or personal manager, and getting auditions. Matis owns and operates Rising Stars, a personal management agency for children in California.
Download or read book Entrepreneur Kids Launch Your Own Business written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2021-06-20 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Entrepreneur Kids Does your child want to learn about the building blocks of building a business? This book will help them learn the basics of entrepreneurship, realize their goals, and figure out how to launch their idea. For over 30 years, the business experts at Entrepreneur have brought readers the best in small-business and startup guides, from finance and management to sales and marketing. Now it’s time to help lead a new generation! Entrepreneur Kids: Launch Your Businessuses fun games, puzzles, quizzes, and stories to introduce kids to topics like business idea generation, setting goals, planning, saving and budgeting for your small business, advertising, marketing, and sales so kids can get their small business started quickly and easily. Ignite your child's imagination, empower them and engage their love for learning with Entrepreneur Kids!
Download or read book Graphic Showbiz written by Adwoa Serwaa Bonsu and published by Graphic Communications Group. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Get Your Child Started in Show Business written by Pamela Papi-Corrente and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete step by step guide on How to get Started in Show Business! This book is a handy step by step guide for all those parents who are trying to get their children started in a show biz career, but didn't know where to begin .From newborn or 90+ there is always work in T.V. Film Commercials or theatre, if you know how to find it. Agent's managers and casting directors are looking for fresh new faces and talent all the time to fill these jobs. Kids especially, are in constant demand for these projects. You will learn about agents, managers, casting directors, child working permits, headshots, resumes and Coogan accounts. This book will give you all the inside information and easy steps to follow for a successful career. You will be prepared with the knowledge and tools to find the auditions, and how book the job. There is nothing more exciting than the fast-paced, star studded world of show business. Make your dreams come true, have the experience of a lifetime, and enjoy the memories forever. If you read the book and follow through, I have no doubt that; I'll see you in the Movies!
Download or read book Breaking into Acting For Dummies written by Larry Garrison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the business side of your showbiz career We all know acting can be a glittering whirl of glamour—plush red carpets, simply divine outfits, huge sums of money, and oh, the parties! But what a lot of wannabe actors forget is that it takes a lot of practical work to get to the flashbulbs of your first premiere, and that the savviest actors put as much stress on the business side of the profession as they do on the show. Breaking Into Acting For Dummies demystifies the behind-the-curtain side of showbiz to help you understand how it really works, who the decision-makers are, what they’re looking for when they’re picking talent, and how to get them on your side. If you truly want to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, you’ll want to have a well-thumbed copy of this book alongside your pile of scripts. Written by two friendly insiders, this guide takes you behind the scenes to help you map out your plan of attack, showing you how to open doors—and keep them open—and use your time wisely, so you’re not breaking a leg rushing from one random audition to another. You’ll understand how to flesh out your professional persona as thoroughly as a movie part, craft your resume as minutely as a script, and judge the angle of your headshots and webcam appearances as intimately as any director. Once you’ve mastered these skills, it’s time to go to market as your own publicity department, building your media and online presence until everyone who’s anyone knows exactly who you are. Understand different acting markets—from theater to commercials Network in-person and online Build your image via resumes, head shots, and webcam Keep a firm grip on the financial side Whether you’re studying, a hopeful amateur, or have been treading the boards for a while, this is your breakthrough script for succeeding in the business of acting, and for learning how to play your ultimate role: yourself.
Download or read book The Rising Stars Guide for Show Biz Kids and Their Parents written by Dave Matis and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Helping My Kid Get Into Show Business One Mom s Story Mom s Story written by Melinda Raymond and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-06-13 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognizing her son's potential and seeing his deep desire to get into show business, mom Melinda Raymond starts on a journey to try and figure out what she can do to help her son succeed in his dream. Journaling along the way, the book shares some humorous and stressful experiences, while giving future stage moms the basic information they'll need to help their own talented kids. it's an entertaining read with a lot of great ideas and gives insight into what it takes to be a stage mom.
Download or read book Helping Your Children Launch a Successful Career before Age 30 written by Dr. Michael V. Mulligan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book can assist parents in helping their young adults develop and execute a growth plan for each year in high school, college and the post college years that will guide and prepare them for the right career.” - Robert Keith, Past President, Board of Education, Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth , Illinois Dr. Mulligan wrote Helping Your Children Launch a Successful Career before Age 30 for parents who would like to help their children launch the right career. He calls this book the Parents’ Seven Step Coaching Model, a process that will get your children off the family payroll. Dr. Mulligan also wrote a book for the son and daughter titled Placing Myself on the Right Career Route by Age 30: My High School, College and Post College Plans. The content of the young adult’s book is similar to the content in the parent’s book. The two books are meant to bring a family together to help the young adult develop and execute yearly plans in high school, college and the post college years that will help him/her maximize his/her educational experience and launch the right career before age 30.
Download or read book Graphic Showbiz written by Nanabanyin Dadson and published by Graphic Communications Group. This book was released on 2011-02-03 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Start You Up written by Steve Jones and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn yourself “up to eleven” with Steve Jones’s unique take on personal branding. Steve Jones, music industry insider and author of Brand Like a Rock Star, once again takes readers on a trip through rock history to reveal often-overlooked lessons on personal branding. The stories Jones has to tell--how a drummer reinvented his instrument when he lost his arm, why Nikki Sixx’s lifestyle killed him and brought him back, how the forces that nearly tore Fleetwood Mac apart actually made their music better--provide the colorful backdrop for the critical lessons on building a high-power personal brand. The book is comprised of five sections that outline the “Five Ps of Personal Branding”--the building blocks for a personal brand: • Positioning--discovering the reader’s unique story • Presentation--laying a framework for communicating personal brands • Passion--how to turn a love into a life’s work • Purpose--crafting a personal brand to make the most impact • Profits--generating a profit, emotionally or fiscally, through personal branding No matter what stage a career is in, success today in any field requires a rock star personal brand. Start You Up will set readers on the path to the goals they’ve always had--and ones they didn’t know were attainable.
Download or read book Raising a Star written by Nancy Carson and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So your child wants to be a star? But what does it really take? Money? Looks? Tons of time? Not necessarily. Nancy Carson, a children's agent who has worked in the industry for more than twenty-five years and has guided the careers of such celebrities as Britney Spears, Mischa Barton, and even a young Cynthia Nixon, dishes the facts on what it takes to break your child into the entertainment industry. The first parents' guide to getting kids into the business written by one of the industry's top children's agents, Raising a Star is a complete step-by-step guide that will help parents navigate the murky waters of show business. From how to find the right representative to what producers and directors are really looking for in children today, Nancy Carson offers practical advice and anecdotes culled from her years of experience. Raising a Star is the most candid and informative guide for parents who want to help make their child a star.
Download or read book Potty Training For Dummies written by Diane Stafford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could remember your own potty training, you’d probably recall a time filled with anxiety and glee, frustration and a sense of accomplishment, triumphal joy and shamed remorse. You’d remember wanting so much to make mommy and daddy happy, and at the same time to make them pay for being so darned unreasonable. And you’d recall feeling incredibly grown up once you got it right. Maybe if we could remember our own potty training, it wouldn’t be so tough when it came our turn to be the trainers. But as it is, most of us feel like we can use all the expert advice and guidance we can get. Potty Training For Dummies is your total guide to the mother of all toddler challenges. Packed with painless solutions and lots of stress-reducing humor, it helps you help your little pooper make a smooth and trauma-free transition from diapers to potty. You’ll discover how to: Read the signs that your tot is ready Motivate your toddler to want to give up diapers Kick off potty training on the right foot Foster a team approach Deal with setbacks and pee and poop pranks Make potty training a loving game rather than a maddening ordeal Mother and daughter team, Diane Stafford and Jennifer Shoquist, MD separate potty-training fact from fiction and tell you what to expect, what equipment you’ll need, and how to set the stage for the big event. They offer expert advice on how to: Choose the right time Use a doll to help model behavior Say the right things the right way Reinforce success with praise and rewards Switch to training pants Get support from relatives Cope with special cases Train kids with disabilities And they offer this guarantee: “If your child is still in diapers when he makes the football team or gets her college degree, you can send him or her off to us for a weekend remedial course—and ask for a refund of the cost of this book.”
