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  • To Be or Wanna Be

  • The Top Ten Differences Between a Successful Actor and a Starving Artist
  • By: Sean Pratt
  • Narrated by: Sean Pratt
  • Length: 3 hrs
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (101 ratings)

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To Be or Wanna Be

By: Sean Pratt
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Created as a primer for the beginning actor, To Be or Wanna Be takes you on a journey that reveals the path to becoming a successful actor, as well as how to avoid the pitfalls of the starving artist. Beginning with the simple, yet important distinctions of how to take control of your career, and through personal anecdotes of how he discovered them, Sean Pratt guides you toward the more complex and powerful concepts that will make all the difference in your future success as an actor.

Covering topics such as finding the right day job, networking, becoming the CEO of “Your Career Inc.”, and marketing to the right niche, each idea is accompanied with a “How-To” section and additional resources that will propel you forward on the road to success in your acting career.

©2012 Sean Pratt (P)2012 Tantor
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Not to be missed

I had heard this book recommended many times before getting around to listening to it. I wish I had paid attention before!
Now to find a print copy for easy reference!

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Great primer for the acting business

Sean Pratt narrating his own book is pure gold, and so is the content. If you're struggling as an artist, this gives you actionable steps to take that can help you succeed.

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Packed With Value!

This audiobook takes just a few hours to listen to but the amount of information Sean shares can take you several hours to work through if you are serious about being the best you can be...actor or entrepreneur.

Sean lived the actor life and shares his life lessons so you can save time, and headache, and hopefully reach your acting goals.

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Parents- but this for your starving artist! Full of tips and nuggets of wisdom.

This book should be required reading for any student of the arts. In fact, I would recommend it for anyone looking to freelance, no matter the industry. From creating a budget, goal setting to feeding your soul, Pratt drops a lot of great info in an entertaining and insightful way. He has been there/done that and the listener can learn from his mistakes and successes.

The book also includes action steps saying I want to reflect on, which is why I will keep it in my library of will-listen-again audiobooks.
Well done!

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Not just for acting

The subject of this audiobook is applicable in more than just an acting career.

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A+! Concise, Real and Honest advice.

Great words of wisdom for anyone wanting to make their career as a performance artist.

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Informative and Inspirational

This book is full of some great information and a good kick in the pants!

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I'll be listening again...and again..

Chock full of real and relevant steps to improve as an actor, and a business person. Definitely looking forward to listening again. I'm sure I'll learn something new with each lusten.
Love the tips that help avoid becoming a starving artist. Excellent performance by Sean Pratt.

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Fantastic

Phinominal book very intuitive a life long keeper for any actor!!!! Great focus on helping u improve!!

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Great Listen

I loved this book. My only additional comment is that I wish it was longer!

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