Have you ever wondered how those kids on TV got there? Does your child have what it takes to be a working actor in Hollywood? If you've ever been interested in exploring how to have your kid become an actor in Los Angeles then "The Reel World" is the book for you. This is a "how to" book of what it takes to get an agent or manager in Los Angeles without spending thousands of dollars. Once you have representation the book will also explain about headshots, Coogan accounts, acting coaches, work permits and what is expected of you and your child on set. All this information is interspersed with real life stories that have happened to parents and kids at casting offices and on set. Some are funny, some sad and all are true. They can be helpful guides of what to do and what not to do when navigating the crazy world of showbiz.

I've written "The Purpose of The Audition" as an actor. That is who I am. I live the life of an actor every day. I audition, I test for Pilots, and I fight for roles in studio films. After putting my all into my audition and not being offered the role, the rejection is excruciatingly painful. This whole notion of "its just an audition and on to the next one..".yeah right. Let's keep it real, it's about getting the work. Isn't that why you take classes and study your craft? This book is for actors who want to bring out his/her full potential when they audition. Knowing how to audition is extremely important. Acting is a very very competitive business. You can be the best actor in the world, but if you can't get beyond the audition room, no one will ever care. This book shows an actor how to enter the audition and be in Command of the room or stage. 95% of all actors are eliminated at the door, as soon as they walk in. The producers already know they can't bet their money on you. You see its hard to feel confident when you're not sure about what you're doing. This book shows the actor how to utilize my 7 Crucial Steps to empower themselves and release the amazing actor in you. I have been a successful actor for over a decade in Los Angeles. I have Guest Starred on some of the most popular TV shows, and starred in some of the most successful films to date. I strongly encourage everyone to google me.

"Behind The Lines: What it Really Takes to Make it as an Actor" is a compilation of interviews with some of Hollywood's top entertainment professionals designed to dispel the myths and misconceptions of the industry. The book is meant as a candid exploration of how actors may be more successful in pursuit of their dreams, told from the perspectives of agents, managers, casting directors, and actors who are all at the top of their game. The Author, Jordan Ancel, has had over 20 years in the entertainment industry as an actor, photographer, casting director, and business coach. He has written this book for actors at any stage in their careers, and for parents of child actors looking to break their kids into the biz so that they may be more successful in their endeavors.