Send them your reel, see if they'll pick you up. But in the meantime, start your blog, your personality-driven site.  Find Start blogging consistently - maybe not everyday.  Make Do videos whether they're set up, or maybe on the go. What I admire about Shira Lazar is that she's too much of a go-getter to wait for the perfect TV gig to come to her. I've watched her build her reputation and fan-base using new media tools like Qik, Wordpress and Twitter.

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