Tips and guidance on how to make it in this unique area of the acting industry – from the challenges they offer, to the special skills required, through to why soaps are such a valuable source of work and a serious seal of approval on your CV

7 things you will learn about:

• Why working on a soap is great for your CV

• Coping with the pace: High-pressure environment

• Getting it right – in just one take

• Honing your short-term memory: Lines, lines, lines

• The importance of timekeeping: The unwritten rules

• Getting the job done: Why there’s no room for divas

• The role of “serious fun”