Scott Sedita - Scott Seditas Guide to Making It in Hollywood: 3 Steps to Success, 3 Steps to Failure

Praise for Scott Seditas Guide To Making It In Hollywood

Coming from North Dakota there wasnt a lot of exposure to the world of entertainment, so I was understandably apprehensive and intimidated by the spectacle that is Los Angeles. I was curious about acting -- however I was seriously lacking in the confidence department. I am so thankful for Scott giving me the initial push that got the ball rolling for me. Though it will always be a work in progress, I can attribute my beginnings to Mr. Scott Sedita.

-Josh Duhamel, Actor (Las Vegas, Transformers)

I believe the main reason I continue to work is because I strive to be confident and real. I would have had no chance of achieving either of those if it wasnt for Scott Sedita. His ability to prepare the actor for both the craft of acting and the accompanying business is unparalleled in my experience.

-Geoff Stults, Actor (October Road)

Not only is Scott Sedita incredibly skilled at coaching, but his advice and words of wisdom have been indispensable to me. And now he shares it with all of you.

-Jennifer Finnigan, Actor (Close to Home)

Scott Seditas Guide To Making It In Hollywoodwill inspire and empower you to become a successful actor. Get ready for some changes with this book!

-Jay Kenneth Johnson, Actor (Days of Our Lives)

Sedita has a fresh, unique approach to making it as an actor. This is a book for actors that want to be in it for the long haul and are focused on achieving success.

-Mark Teschner, Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director

This book is like having a personal life coach guiding you through your acting career. It should be required reading for anyone who wants to make it in this business. A MUST READ!!!

-Terry Berland, Casting Director

Scott has done it again! The information in this book is aimed at actors at all levels. I learned for myself and received so much to pass on to my students. Scott Seditas Guide To Making It In Hollywood answers: how do I improve, how do I better my chances, how can I enhance my career and my life? I urge you to read this bookNOW!

-Judy Kerr, Author of Acting Is Everything

I always recommend Scotts books and classes to actors who have talent but need no-nonsense, practicable direction to make the most of it. No guru, no flatterer, no flim-flam name-dropper, Scott combines a shrewd business sense with absolute truth-telling.

-David Rambo, Writer/Producer (CSI)

Scott Seditas Guide To Making It In Hollywood is a must read for anyone thinking about entering the very challenging business of acting. Scott knows the business from many angles -- as an agent, casting director and acting coach. This book is full of invaluable advice and insight into the world of acting.

-Susan Vash, Casting Director

Imagine you have a really good friend who knows EVERYTHING about breaking into the acting game and youll have some idea whats its like to read this engaging and informative book.

-Jed Seidel, Executive Producer

Scott Sedita is an inspiration in person and on the page. His new book is a recipe for success for anyone who really wants it!

-Mary Lou Belli, Emmy Award-Winning Director

Scotts book is so smart, so complete, so full of real, practical advice that Im actually tempted to step from behind the camera to in front of the camera!

-Rob Lotterstein, TV Executive Producer

Scott Seditas simple and practical concepts will assist the actor to have both the confidence and the tools to start on that very difficult path to becoming a working actor in Hollywood.

-Victoria Morris, Talent Agent, Kazarian/Spencer & Associates

Scotts enthusiasm for his work and his extraordinary insight in human nature makes this book a must-have for any aspiring actor.

-Ellen Pittleman, Film Executive, Paramount Pictures

This book has something new to say. The clarity and wisdom is immediately understandable and personally useful. A must read book for every actor.

-Steven Nash, Talent Manager, Arts and Letters Management

I wanted to get better at comedy, so I went to Scott Sedita. A few months later, I booked a series regular on a sitcom! Karma? Maybe. Sedita? Absolutely!

-Jonathan Chase, Actor (Knight Rider)

Scott Sedita highlights the real obstacles that face the professional actor, and gives the advice and counsel so desperately needed in this overnight-sensation town. He demystifies and debunks years of silly thinking that has plagued millions of actors as they embark on a career in acting.

-Peter Kluge, Talent Manager, Impact Artists Group

A fantastic roadmap for anyone desiring a career as an actor. All the tools to succeed AND the ways to avoid failure can be found in this book. Specific, tangible action steps to avoid those common pitfalls and propel your acting career forward.

-Lisa and Laura Bunbury, Owners of Actors Info Booth

Scott Seditas Guide To Making It In Hollywoodis an insightful and inspirational blueprint for achieving success in the world of Hollywood. It will unlock treasures that an actor needs to attain and sustain a thriving career in the entertainment industry.

-Mara Santino, Talent Manager

An acting career manual! Scott writes in a very specific and detailed format, providing a fantastic roadmap for any person wanting to become an actor. Everything you need to BE SUCCESSFUL -- its in there.

-Stew Strunk and Tracy Steinsapir, Main Title Entertainment

Scott has always had a great grasp on this city and its industry. Talent, Confidence and Perseverance is what he preaches and truer words have never been spoken. Thanks Scott!

-Eric Ladin, Actor (Generation Kill)

Scott Seditas new book offers a step-by-step approach to becoming a successful working actor. He is an actors coach.

-TJ Stein, Talent Manager, Stein Entertainment

Scott Seditas Guide To
Making It In Hollywood
3 Steps to Success
3 Steps to Failure

Published by:
Atides Publishing
526 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA

Copyright 2008 by Scott Sedita

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author.

ISBN: 978-0-9770641-1-3
Library of Congress Control Number: 2008923937

Cover photo: Collin Stark
Cover and interior design: Andrew Deutsch
Editor: Jim Martyka

First printing: 2008
Printed in the United States of America

To my father, Charles
who has always believed in me.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank

editor Jim Martyka for helping me organize my thoughts, ideas, notes and philosophies into a book.

my good friend Frank Salamone for sharing his experience, advice and opinions.

my mentor Judy Kerr for her continued support, guidance and help throughout this process.

all the readers who helped me edit this book; Deborah Quayle, Rob Lotterstein, Kelly Valentine, Patrick Munoz, Todd Rohrbacher, Tony Rago, Claes Lilja and Terri Cole-Juhasz.

my loving family for always being there and supporting me throughout my many careers: my father Chuck, Helen, Peter, Guy, Samantha, Van, my Uncle Pat and Aunt Jo, my cousin Rosetta and her husband Charlie, my cousin Don and my dear Aunt Lois.

my mother Doris who is and always will be my guardian angel.