This is a great resource for dealmaking, but most actors and writers that I know aren't negotiating their own deals. The trick is to get your agent to work harder at creating opportunities, so that they actually have deals to make. Yes, your agent should read this book ... but for myself, as an actor/writer the book HOW TO AGENT YOUR AGENT...is my bible. It helps me kick my agents in the butt ( without them knowing)and I get results...they're working harder and I'm getting work. Also I liked that book with all the casting directors pictures...just in case you see them in Starbucks and want to say hello.

Best book I ever bought dealing with the industry, bar none! I can't believe it's under $20!

THIS IS THE MOST USEFUL BOOK I HAVE SEEN ON THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. BEST DEAL-MAKING BOOK ON THE MARKET. 5 STARS!

Good but I liked the lingo section in the book Twelve Step Plan To Becoming an actor in LA but it was definetly helpfulGood Read

Josh Simon CAlifornia

I work at a Production company and a lot of contracts we hand to outside lawyers, but this is a good tool for me because it goes into details and discusses each point in a contract. This is something I'd love to have had many years ago, when I just got started in the business, and now that I have it, I am learning a lot of new things. There isn't any other book out there- quite like this.

LOVED THE BOOK - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ONLY AROUND 300 PAGES - BUT ALL USEFUL INFORMATION, WITH AN EXCELLENT DEFINITIONS SECTION ENTITLED "LINGO"

ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVES (OR THOSE RISING THROUGH THE RANKS), LOOK NO FURTHER! THIS BOOK GIVES YOU THE INSIDE SCOOP ON EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW TO BE ABLE TO MAKE DEALS. WHO THE PLAYERS ARE, HOW IT WORKS, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY - WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL DEAL ISSUES TO BE AWARE OF. I TELL ALL MY ASSOCIATES TO READ THIS BOOK.

I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL READERS INTERESTED IN THE INS AND OUT OF NEGOTIATING ANY TYPE OF DEAL, PARTICULARLY ACTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR OR RIGHTS DEALS FOR MOTION PICTURES OR TELEVISION. UNTIL NOW, THE ONLY BOOK OUT THERE WAS THE LITWAK BOOK, WHICH IS HEAVY ON FORMS, LIGHT ON CONTENT. THIS BOOK IS THE OPPOSITE! IT REALLY EXPLAINS THE ISSUES IN A WAY THAT EVEN I CAN UNDERSTAND.

If you ever dreamed of seeing your book, script, short story or any creative idea turned into a movie or TV show, this book can improve your prospects of realizing this dream. In a clear, easy to follow narrative sprinkled with humor you are provided the scoop on the players and the rules that govern Hollywood deal making.

If you ever wanted to leave your mundane corporate law job and get into the exciting world of entertainment law, or if you work in the mail room and aspire to become the creative director of a Hollywood studio, or aspire to become a talent agent, this book is your GPS to guide you on your way.

I enjoyed reading the book

ONE OF MY BETTER PURCHASES IN THE LAST YEAR (LASIK SURGERY WAS ANOTHER) - THIS BOOKS TELLS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INDUSTRY. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.