Now that you've cleared everything away, you should have in the middle of that sparkling clean desk: your computer. To do postcard mailings, many actors make use of a computer database that keeps track of current addresses. It's up to you to subscribe to or regularly purchase a book with current addresses of casting directors or agents. You then use that to periodically update your own database of addresses.
For those less keen on data entry, there is Joe Gold's software program called The Actor's Office ($50, www.theactorsoffice.com) that keeps track of current agents' and CDs' address updates for you, allows you to track your auditions and submissions, and provides easy-to-use templates for printing postcards and cover letters.

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