Breaking into Commercials: The Complete Guide to Marketing Yourself, Auditioning to Win, and Getting the Job
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Summary
From the edition on hand, Breaking into Commercials: The Complete Guide to Marketing Yourself, Auditioning to Win, and Getting the Job by Deborah Ouellette ; Terry Berland feels like a practical or reference-style book built for dipping in and out. The edition details point to 1997 • Penguin USA • 256 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1997 • Penguin USA • 256 pages • ISBN 9780452277700.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Reference-style commitment. Easier to sample in pieces than to read straight through once.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the tool-like value. This looks built for return visits, quick checks, and practical use instead of one linear read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in short bursts. Open where you need help and move around freely.
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This looks built around something you can open anywhere, scan fast, and return to when you need a specific answer. Overall, it looks like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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