What are some pointers for writing a submission letter to a Talent agency?

Question: What are some pointers for writing a submission letter to a Talent agency!?

I am an actor looking for representation in Hollywood!. I am still building my reel and doing work that I have submitted to on my own!. I am in the process of trying to find representation and would appreciate any pointers for my cover letters for my submissions to agencies!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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First of all your chances of finding an agent by submitting yourself is virtually nil!. You need to be "seen!." That means you need to get into plays and into acting classes!. Agents go to plays!. They don't answer unsolicited mail!. Your picture/resume will just be thrown into the wastebasket!. Get to someone who knows what in the heck talking about when it comes to performing as a career!. If you ever run across an agency who charges you to sign up!.!.!.run for the hills!. It is against the law for agents to charge their clients to find jobs!. Agents are ONLY paid after they find YOU work and you get paid!. Then it's only 10% of what you earn!. The chance of making money by getting you jobs is what keeps them doing theirs!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Never write to an agent!. Talent Agencies do NOT operate that way!. Are you sure you want an Agent to see your "acting!."work at this stage!? It doesn't sound as if you are aready for an Agent!.

Look online and Go to: ActorsConnection!.com
They have workshops where you can meet and audition for Agents and Casting Directors!. There is a fee, but I don't know the cost in L!.A!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There is a sample cover letter here!.!.!.!.

http://talentagents!.blogspot!.com

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