Showbusiness Success Bookshop
''I don't know about you but my first step
before launching (or relaunching) any new career direction is always to read the right book...here are some of my favourites'' 
You can buy any of the books by clicking on the small buttons with the Amazon logo underneath each product description.
I'll be constantly updating this section with books-(some written by me, some written by friends and colleagues) which I believe will provide you with exactly what you are looking for to help you on your own career journey.
If you know of good books that should be added please email me!
A Singer's Guide to Getting Work By John Byrne and Julie Payne Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Here is a book that 'does what it says on the can'-I wrote it with the brilliant Julie Payne one of the hardest working singers in Britain. Here's what the back cover says: ''With advice for anyone wanting to launch or maintain their professional singing career, this manual focuses on the realities of starting a career and making a living in singing. The styles of singing covered include pop, soul, country, folk, jazz and classical. From finding the right singing teacher to getting an agent, from performing live to recording, the author offers tips that seek to inspire and encourage beginners and
help those already in the profession to take their careers to the next level.''
More importantly one of the UK's top websites for working singers says it's an ''excellent book'' ...which is pretty cool since Vocalist.org.uk is an excellent website and i highly recommend checking it out. Visit our links page for full details.
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A Dancer's Guide to Getting Work
By Jenny Belingy and John Byrne
Paperback 136 pages
Publisher: A&C Black publishers Ltd
After the success of the Singer's Guide, it was inevitable that we would do a guide to the tough world of professional dancing. Once again this is a no nonsense step by step guide to the basics of building and marketing your dance career, no matter what your chosen style and once again I had the privilige of co-writing with someone-the wonderful Jenny Belingy- whose own career is a real example of the determination and perseverence you need to survive...but also of what can be achieved when you apply some very simple business techniques.
From essentials like health and safety to top tips on how to market yourself and refine your image, not to mention plenty of advice on how to turn your dance skills and experience into continued career success after you hang up your dancing shoes, this is a book nobody seriously considering a dance career should miss.
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An Actor's Guide To Getting Work
(4th Edition)
By Simon Dunsmore
Paperback:218 pages
Publishers:A&C Black Ltd
In the same series as my singer and dancers books (in fact this is the one that inspired them) Simon has produced what in my opinion is the definitive, comprehensive, common sense guide to being a working actor. I highly recommend it whatever stage of your career you are at.
Essential Radio Skills
by Peter Stewart (Paperback)
Written by one of BBC's top radio trainers this is quite simply the one book any aspiring broadcaster or producer simply cannot do without...and one many experienced radio people can also learn a lot from!
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And remember: if you're looking for a Talent Agent....
At last there's a no nonsense step by step guide to finding your agent, approaching your agent...and how to get work in the meantime whether or not you've got an agent!
The Agent E-Book is available for instant download for less than the price of a few cappucinos from it's very own page on this website!
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