Why NOW is the time to think about getting an agent Rick Peck is the agent we dream of. He fights for Tivo in your contract, gives advice on how to better your craft, and always ends a call with a positive affirmation. He’s the “agent fantasy” we dream of, where we...

Jessica’s Answer: This is an important question for many reasons.  I'm going to focus on one.  If you have a bad day at work, come home in a bad mood, and your significant other gives you a hug to make you feel better, you are creating an "anchor." ...

Jessica’s Answer: I've heard this question asked in many forms:How do I politely stay in contact?How do I avoid being a pain in the ass?How can I let people know I'm available without being annoying?Here's the thing... It's your job as a freelancer in the...

Jessica’s Answer: In Question 5, I wrote about the economic part of this question.  Today, I'm going to write about the "mental" part of this question.Discouragement is a feeling... an awful one.  I know, I've been there. Which is why I've had to come up...

Jessica’s Answer: I have two answers to this one.  I'll give you one answer today, and one answer tomorrow. To answer this question, first I must dispel a tragic myth in our industry.  That myth is: Unless you're making money at your "craft/career/art"...

Jessica's Answer: As I pointed out yesterday, people in the entertainment industry don't respond well to cold calls. If you want to "warm up" your call, the BEST way, is to get a referral to the person you're calling.If you don't know anyone who knows the person...