Nothing is more frustrating than talent unrealized, and every actor struggles with bitterness when they aren't working to their full potential. One Less Bitter Actor offers sage, pragmatic, anxiety-calming advice on how to succeed in acting from one who has. Markus Flanagan offers encouraging, highly useful pointers on such vital matters as:

•    How do you combat getting typed?
•    Understanding the people you are auditioning for
•    Bad habits to avoid in the audition waiting room
•    The two deadliest questions you may be asked before starting your reading
•    What are they looking for in the call back?
•    Dealing positively with rejection
•    Finding the spirit to go on


What others have said about One Less Bitter Actor:

"This book is like a comfort blanket and self-esteem steroid all in one."
—Jake Newton, actor and musician

"Save yourself five years of learning the hard way and read this book. If I could I'd make it required reading for everyone who dreams to be, was, or is a member of Screen Actors Guild."
—Melissa Gilbert, Screen Actor's Guild President 2000-2004