Strategy Guide for American Idol Hopefuls    by Brian S. Pratt
Price: Free! 3750 words. Language: English. Published on March 3, 2010. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation and inspiration.
(5.00 from 1 review)
What is it that separates those Idol Hopefuls whose dreams are crushed, and those that move on to Hollywood? Two things: experience, and talent. Even those with the innate ability to sing may not receive a Yellow Ticket if they stumble through their Audition. Here are a few strategies on how to prepare for the Audition, Hollywood, and beyond. Hope this helps.

Opening Doors: Getting Connected    by That Writing Chic 
Price: Free! 4780 words. Language: English. Published on January 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation and inspiration.
The first in a series, this simple e-book gives real life examples of how you can get the introduction and meeting you want with the people who have the power to open doors to greatness in your life. Based on experiences of a television producer, music industry insider, blogger, writer and successful internet radio talk show host this short, easy to read book will help get you connected.

Working In The Music Industry    by Edgar Struble
Price: $7.99 USD. 40800 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2010. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
Working in the Music Industry is a collection of straightforward advice on preparing for and entering careers in the music business. Author Edgar Struble draws upon his extensive experience as a nationally known music director in presenting the myriad opportunities available in the field. In addition, throughout the book there are interviews with folks who are successfully working in the business.

Turning Setbacks into Opportunity: A Freelancer's Survival Guide Short Book    by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Price: $2.99 USD. 14850 words. Language: English. Published by WMG Publishing  on August 9, 2010. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation and inspiration.
Setbacks happen to everyone. Surviving them is hard. Surviving failure is even harder. But every successful person has had at least three failures before finding that success. So how do you turn failure to success? The answers lie in this short book by international bestselling writer, Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

Working on Cruise Ships as an Entertainer & Speaker    by Wolfgang Riebe
Price: $4.99 USD. 35180 words. Language: English. Published on July 28, 2010. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Transportation.
Are you an Entertainer, or Speaker? Do you want to work on Cruise Ships? Everything you ever wanted to know about working on cruise liners is covered. Plus contact addresses of cruise companies and agents! Being informed of all the ins and outs of this industry will enable you to make the right choices and decisions before starting on your first ship.

Zero to Stage Hypnotist in 30 Days    by John Cressman
Price: $9.99 USD. 33560 words. Language: English. Published on July 28, 2010. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Entertainment.
BE A STAGE HYPNOTIST! LEARN TO HYPNOTIZE OTHERS! Find out how to get started in the amazing field of stage hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is fun and quickly becoming the preferred form of entertainment in many venues. National hypnotist John Cressman takes you from knowing nothing about hypnosis to performing your first stage hypnosis show in thirty days in this step by step guide.

Acting in Hollywood: A Newcomer's Guide    by Stanislav Meiner
Price: $1.99 USD. 63250 words. Language: English. Published on October 27, 2010. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry.
Welcome to Hollywood! Or maybe you're not here yet? Either way, if you've got plans to act in Hollywood, there's a lot to learn: about Los Angeles, about acting, about agents and managers, about traps for the unwary. What's "pilot season"? "Hiatus"? "A deal memo"? "A producer session"? "Acting in Hollywood" explains these terms to the newcomer and offers a tour of the basic tools.

Roadie, Inc. - How to Gain and Keep a Career in the Live Music Business    by Andy Reynolds
Price: $9.99 USD. 31280 words. Language: English. Published on January 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Entertainment.
‘Roadie, Inc’ is the definitive guide to starting out as technician, working for bands on tour. The book details the exact steps you need to take in order to find work as a sound engineer, back line tech, lighting engineer, tour manager, touring stylist or driver. There is also comprehensive information on non-touring roles such as artist manager, music booking agent and concert promoter.

Starve Better: A Survival Guide for Writers of Genre Fiction    by Apex Publications
Price: $3.99 USD. 41110 words. Language: English. Published on April 24, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Entertainment.
Starve Better offers writing techniques such as how to get (relatively) high-paying assignments in second and third-tier magazines, how to react to your first commissioned assignment, and how to find gigs that pay NOW as the final notices pile up and the mice eat the last of the pasta in the cupboard.

How To Start Your Own Bounce House Business    by Bizzy Moms
Price: $6.99 USD. 20720 words. Language: English. Published on January 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Entertainment.
A comprehensive ebook containing over 40 pages designed to cover all your questions and containing all the necessary forms I use, ready for you to adapt to your business. So if you're considering starting your own bounce house, bouncy castle, inflatable or moonwalk rental business then learn from my mistakes over the last 14 years and save yourself a load of hassle and a load of money.