Hi everyone, my name is Kaitlyn and I live in Chicago. For quite sometime now, I wanted to try and find a manger, someone that doesn't just do acting but all creative artist. I'm a young adult into many creative areas that include, photography, painting, acting, acting and dance. I need help on how to start or who to look up because I'm honestly not sure what to do. I would also like to be a motivational speaker for children in the areas of medical, art and education because those areas are most important to me. I'm dyslexic and I went onto college and i also have a rare brain tumor. I'm currently working on two children books so I thought someone that could possible help me promote myself and my creative mind. Sorry - if this seems like a rant. I just thought about putting out a message. Please if anyone knows of any mangers or places too look at, please let me know. Or any advise.
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Hi Kaitlyn, that's a very hard set of questions to try to answer. Generally speaking, I advise people to start on a focused path, instead of trying to be a Jack of All Trades, Master of None. Given your desires, one approach for you might be to focus on your 2 children's books. When the manuscripts are ready to go to market, query publishing agents who specialize in children's books. If you are signed by a publishing agent, and if she can help you secure a publishing deal with a major publisher, the publisher may want to promote your book(s) by arranging a Book Tour. If you are blessed with a Book Tour, you will have the chance to do public/motivational speaking on the Book Tour! I know that's a lot of steps, but perhaps it could help to focus your path a bit, rather than trying to do a range of things and not being able to give any one pursuit your all-out best effort. Best of luck with your health and your path!
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I would also respectfully add that an agent or a manager will only get paid when they're able to commission your paycheck. So you need to be far along in your career, with a portfolio that will allow you to book work, so that the agent/manager can see a paycheck coming to you (and thus, also coming to them).