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By eHow Careers & Work Editor 1 comments
Everyone has a dream. In the music field, many have the same dream of becoming rich and famous playing in a band. Aside from actually playing the guitar well, there are steps that will get you on your way to becoming a professional guitarist... more »
By Henry 0 comments
“There’s no business like show business!” and “Hooray for Hollywood!” are both mantras that have people migrating to show business capitals like New York and L.A. It’s a dream of thousands of people—which means thousands of people are competing ... more »
By Jacqueline Spencer 1 comments
If you are wondering what you can do to improve your singing voice, these steps might be able to help you... more »
By Beveronius 0 comments
Do you have a creative mind? Can you layout brochures or design logos? Do you like working with computers? Are you good at meeting deadlines? If so, you may consider trying to land a job as a graphic designer!.. more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
If you know how to draw well, you don't have to resign yourself to enjoying it only in your spare time. There are ways to make a living from it, and you may not have to keep your day job for long... more »
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You like to take pictures, but do you have what it takes to be a photojournalist? Photojournalists use their camera and images they capture to tell stories by preserving moments in time. Becoming a photojournalist requires technical expertise, a ... more »
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A body double replaces a featured actor for close ups of certain body parts. Body doubles first received media prominence after a model substituted for Julia Roberts in some opening shots from "Pretty Woman." Follow these steps to become a body ... more »
By stockerhouston 0 comments
Being an extra in a movie or tv show doesn't pay a whole lot but can be a whole lot of fun! Here are some steps to take to get you on the big (or little) screen... more »
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If performing magic, juggling, making balloon animals, dressing up in an outlandish costume, wearing a large red nose, and above all else, making people laugh and bringing them joy sounds like a great job description, then consider becoming a ... more »
By asamsky 1 comments
The fountain pen! The preferred writing instrument of poets, dandies, and other assorted weirdos, fountain pens can last a lifetime and, with a tiny bit of practice, are way more fun to write with than the ubiquitous ball points. Whether you're ... more »
By Beveronius 3 comments
Do you like to 'play' with graphics? Do you have a knack for computer design? Do you like to surf the web? If so, you may consider creating a website of your own!.. more »
By Sadie's Mom 1 comments
Many people think that working in a museum is a glamorous job. It can be a fantastic career, but you have to start somewhere. An internship is the perfect place to start... more »
By Beveronius 4 comments
If you work full-time, yet your bills are tight, this article will provide you with a few ideas on how to make supplemental income. Do you wish you had discretionary funds on hand? Do you desire to take a vacation?.. more »
By TammiR 0 comments
Many people are drawn to aesthetic work but few embrace the idea of starting a career in art. Talent comes in many shapes and forms. An individual can be a savvy digital artist, a traditional hand-to-canvas creator or just an admirer and still ... more »
By Poetry2go 4 comments
You have finished a novel that took extensive time wrangling that imagination with your skill and now must get ready to sell it to a literary agent or book publisher with a short (one paragraph in a letter) synopsis. Good God, it's too hard to ... more »
By Jacqueline Spencer 0 comments
If you have completed a painting but you want it to have more of an aged look you can apply an aging varnish to it. You can follow these steps to help you apply the varnish... more »
By Beren deMotier 7 comments
Artists are mysterious, dark, edgy and melancholy—in a good way. They can get away with bad moods, bad haircuts, bad language and even bad teeth, because they’re artists! Follow these steps to become an artist (or just look like one)... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
So you've decided to make it big in the movies! But the only problem is landing an audition can be a tad tricky. With so much competition, even getting your foot in the door can be hard. Here are a few tips on how to find acting auditions for film!.. more »
By amylaine 3 comments
Work at home assembly jobs are out there, you just need to know where to find them. Follow these guidelines to find you work at home assembly jobs... more »
By Amy Stone, eHow UK 0 comments
The UK’s British Broadcasting Company is the biggest broadcasting company in the world, with a budget of nearly £4 billion and a huge workforce of over 26,000. That said, job vacancies at the BBC are predictably oversubscribed, and you’ll face ... more »
By Karen Cotton 2 comments
When looking to showcase your talent, whether its dancing or theatrical skills, its best to find a reputable talent agency to represent you. There is a stress on the word 'reputable'. Like many businesses, there are cowboys, so you need to make ... more »
By tlperl 1 comments
Okay, so you’ve followed the steps in the wehow entitled, “How to Write a TV Spec,”—twice—and you’ve got another piece of great original material (short story, web article, screenplay, play) in your back pocket. You’re ready to find that agent, ... more »
By Henry 2 comments
Making a living as an artist is just about the dream of every artist: Being able to get paid for what you love to do. Unfortunately, this is the exception, not the rule. For most artists there’s a lot of paying dues before their craft brings in ... more »
By southernlady 2 comments
The newspaper cartoon business is a tough nut to crack, but it can be done. Here are some tips on getting your sketches to the public eye... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
Whether you were the kid who always played Let's Pretend or the class clown, you knew you had a future in acting. True, very few people make it big as Hollywood stars, but an acting career may not be as difficult as some people say. Like any ... more »