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Instagram Post Ideas When you know your FAB4 posting is much easier because you post about the things you love. But, if you need some extra inspiration, here’s a TON of ideas you can use for your next post. Try to tie the photo or caption into one of your FAB4s. I divided these ideas into posts that inspire, educate and entertain but many fit multiple categories. The first page or so lists possible CTA’s you can use to invite engagement on your posts. Have fun! Post Ideas that Inspire... ► Post a photo of a person who inspires you. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers to tag someone who inspires them.) ► Post about a performance/song that inspires you (don’t forget to tag the actor/artist). (Possible CTA: Ask your followers what song/performance inspires them?) ***Extra credit for singing/playing part of the song if you are a musical artist/singer ► Give a shout-out to a friend for a current achievement (Possible CTA: Ask your followers to show them some love in the comments) ► Talk about something you’re grateful for right now. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers what they’re grateful for.) ► Tell us why you became an actor (in a quick video or a story in the caption) (Possible CTA: If your followers are mainly actors: Ask your them when they knew they wanted to be an actor? If your followers have different professions: Ask: When did you know what you were meant to do?" Tell me in the comments below.)

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Instagram Post Ideas

When you know your FAB4 posting is much easier because you post about the things you love. But, if you need some extra inspiration, here’s a TON of ideas you can use for your next post. Try to tie the photo or caption into one of your FAB4s. I divided these ideas into posts that inspire, educate and entertain but many fit multiple categories. The first page or so lists possible CTA’s you can use to invite engagement on your posts. Have fun!

Post Ideas that Inspire... ► Post a photo of a person who inspires you. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers to tag someone who inspires them.) ► Post about a performance/song that inspires you (don’t forget to tag the actor/artist). (Possible CTA: Ask your followers what song/performance inspires them?) ***Extra credit for singing/playing part of the song if you are a musical artist/singer ► Give a shout-out to a friend for a current achievement (Possible CTA: Ask your followers to show them some love 👏💙 in the comments) ► Talk about something you’re grateful for right now. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers what they’re grateful for.) ► Tell us why you became an actor (in a quick video or a story in the caption) (Possible CTA: If your followers are mainly actors: Ask your them when they knew they wanted to be an actor? If your followers have different professions: Ask: When did you know what you were meant to do?" Tell me in the comments below.)

► Ask your friends to share their latest achievements in the comments of your post! Give it a clever name if you like. (#ShareYourSuccessSaturday) ► Who has made a difference in your life? A teacher? A fellow actor? Give them a shoutout on social and tag them. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers to tag someone who’s changed their life for the better) ► Post an inspirational quote. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers” Agree or Disagree? OR Ask them what this quote means to them) ► Post about a achieving a career goal or milestone! Talk about the struggle as well as the achievement in the caption. (Possible CTA: Ask your followers to share their most recent success in the comments) ► Snap a photo of the dawn of day, twilight a beautiful sunset or the change of seasons. Team it up with your thoughts on goal-setting or your own milestones ► Post a quote that resonates with something you’re going through now with a simple emoji caption 😍 or a #TRUTH or “THIS” in the caption. Chances are it will resonate with your audience, too. ► Post about a cause you care deeply about. Tell us how we can help in the caption. ► Share a quote from a famous actor who inspires you. Google can help you find one in less than a minute! ► Post about someone who influenced you (artists, writers, public figures or someone from your answer from the exercise VIDEO #2.) ► Tell us your goal for the day. Ask your followers/fans what their goal is today so you can be #AccountabilityBuddies. ► Snap a gratitude selfie and make a LIST POST: I’m thankful for... Then list 5 (Possible CTA: What are you grateful for?) ► Post a picture of your younger self. Tell us 3 things you’d tell them if you could. (This could be great for #MondayMotivation, #TBT, #FBF)

► Reveal a TOTAL FAIL you’ve had that we can LOL about together. Flaws make us human. They make fans/followers feel more connected to you. ► Talk about a goal you're working toward. ► Take a photo and tell a story that answers one of the ‘Conversation Starters’ at the bottom of this list. ► Post a quote you love (just text) or an image quote. Ask us how we feel about it? ► Post a photo of an actor hero, and explain how they've influenced you. Then encourage everyone to post about their biggest influences in the comments ► Share a post from a charity or cause you believe in. Tell your followers why it's important to you. ► Tell us about a struggle you’ve had and how you overcame it. Ask them to share a struggle of their own in the comments. ► What helps you stay motivated, gets you out of bed in the morning, stay energized or reminds you to keep going? (Family, faith, Game of Thrones, etc.) Tell us… ► Take a selfie standing in front of the mirror and remind your followers to 'Look in the mirror - that's your competition'

Post Ideas that educate (and give us a #BTS)... ► Give them a Backstage Pass to your #actorslife. Did you self-tape, read a script, go to class, audition, etc. (*Don't be a spoiler! No mention of specific info about scripts or auditions, please! ► Post about a book you're reading. Take a picture of the cover or a Boomerang on Instagram of you showing the cover. ► Post about the last film or performance you enjoyed.

► Tell us 3 things we don’t know about you! ► Post about a video, TED Talk or Facebook Live you watched that made you laugh or inspired you. ► Post something about your favorite TV show or a show you'd love to be on. ► Post about your favorite restaurant or coffee shop (and tag/@mention them)! Maybe this is where you go to have some “me” time, a post gym latte, or your favorite family restaurant- try to tie this into your FAB4. ► What are you currently binge watching? Take a photo and ask your followers if they've seen it or if it’s super popular (their fav episode so far). ► Your morning routine: What did you have for breakfast? Did you workout? Meditate? Chase your kids around the house? ► Share something you did today or this week that was awesome. Ask your followers what THEIR perfect (afternoon/evening/morning) is. ► Who did you hang out with today? Tell us with a photo (don't forget to tag them). ► Suggest a travel destination. Post a picture and tag one of the places you've visited. Haven't traveled for a while? Post a pic from your last trip and say "Missing ____ so much!" ► Behind the scenes of your day, audition prep, self taping, etc. ► Snap a selfie in the rain. Tell us how you like to spend rainy days and ask your followers to do the same. ► Snap a photo of the cover of the lastest script you’re reading (as long as it doesn’t spill the beans on any possible projects) ► Share a podcast you're listening to. Tell us why you love it - and don't forget to tag them! ► Tell us about a new app you love (and why you love it). How does it simplify or enhance your life? Don't forget to tag/mention the app!

► Post a quick review about something you love (Maybe….A lips-puckered selfie with your favorite Chapstick). Tell us why you can't live without it - and tag the product! ► What did you do to ‘feed your soul’ this week? Post about it! ► Have a special skill that’s one of your FAB4s? Show it to us or teach us how you do it in a short video? ► Tell us about a performance that inspires you (if you’re watching the film, take a photo of your TV/computer). Ask us what our favorite performance is? ► Take a picture of a photo and share why that moment or the people in it are important. ► Embarrassing or not, post a photo of the first music you bought or concert you attended. It can be an old school tape or CD or even a screenshot of the song on your phone or on itunes or Spotify. Dare your followers to post theirs in the comments. ► Take a selfie showing us your current mood. ► Post a photo from a recent vacation that rocked and tell us about it in the caption. (Then ask us to share our favorite travel destination). ► Show them a 'Day-in-the-life'! Have something exciting or fun going on today? Take them with you. ► Post a screenshot of a song you’re listening to on your phone or in your car (not while driving of course). Tag/@mention the artist. Tie it into one of your FAB4...does it get you pumped before an audition? Mellow you out on a stressful mom day? Is it your go-to track at the gym? ► Tell a story from your day (that inspires, educates or entertains). ► Post a photo/selfie of you doing the #Actorhustle ► Post about your pet. Don't have a pet? Skip to the next idea. ► Tell us what’s exciting you today or this week!

► Guess what may happen in our industry.....Award show winners, movie casting or grosses, plot lines of favorite shows, etc.) Ask your fans what they think. ► Post a selfie announcing one thing you’ll accomplish today. Ask your followers to post what they'll accomplish in the comments. ► Did you reach a milestone on your account? 500 followers? 1000? 20K? Thank your followers in a post. ► Ask for a book recommendation: "HELP! I need a new book to read? What're y'all readin'? #Letmeknow" ► Thank someone in the industry for an article they wrote. Screenshot it and tell your followers it’s a #MustRead (don’t forget to tag the writer) ► Take a photo of you doing a daily ritual and explain it in the caption. Ask your followers what ritual THEY can’t live without? ► Post a random tip or trick your followers might find useful. HINT: using numbers adds interest to your post (Random Mom Tip #25:____) ► ‘Regram’ a post from one of your favorite actors (using an app like Repost It). Tell us why you love them so much. ► Tell a story behind a boring image. Like a photo of your old running shoes or old sweatshirt- there’s a story behind everything. ► Tell your actor friends about an acting resource you love. ► Post a photo collage of this month’s personal highlights. Use an App like Layout OR PicStitch to create it. Don’t forget to tag everyone in the photos. (This can be ANYTHING...weekend plans, tv show, a new book, your upcoming birthday!) ► Post about your new obsession (new phone, new water bottle, new yoga mat new shoes, etc) Tag the creator of the product if possible.

► Show us what's in your bag. Take a pic of a 'bag spill'- what's in your gym bag if fitness/wellness is one of your FAB4, or your audition bag? (Then ask us what our essentials are?)

Post Ideas that Entertain... ► Post a funny picture from your past. If it's Wednesday-Friday, use #WaybackWednesday, #TBT, or #FlashbackFriday. ► Post a silly selfie or try a boomerang. ► Tell a joke with a post (keep it on brand). ► Snap a selfie in an elevator: Caption it with….You’re stuck in an elevator with a famous person. Who would you pick to be stuck with? ► Creatively share your talents (Ex: If you sing, sing a few lines from your new favorite song, act out a moment you love from SNL or your fav show) ► Post a funny meme. Use mememaker.net or the Mematic app on your phone. Post an existing one or quickly make your own ► Post something funny or ironic that happened to you this week. ► Post a conversation you had that’ll make us laugh or smile (Use a carousel post, video or a screenshot like this (from facebook or Twitter).

► Ask us to caption one of your "on set" photos or a photo from your life.

► Share a screenshot of a recent funny text:

► Ask your followers a silly question that ties into one of your FAB4s like: SERIOUS QUESTION: Which is better: pancakes or waffles? (Pancakes, definitely pancakes) ► Ask your fans and followers if they've seen a new movie that you're dying to see (or you just saw) and ask them what they thought. Encourage them to answer with a 👍OR 👎in the comments. ► Post a ‘fact or fiction’ question. Let your fans guess if it's true! Personal Example: FACT or FICTION: I own 31 pairs of cowboy boots (maybe the photo is a selfie of me in my boots) ► Take a photo of your morning beverage of choice. Ask your followers what they prefer. Ex: Coffee or tea? ► Hop on a trending holiday (Ex: Doughnut day). You can actually get these emailed to you once a week at Daysoftheyear.com. I’ve had clients make these funny holidays a FAB4 category. ► Ask for a show recommendation: "I need a new show to binge watch. What are you watching?" ► SHOW us what makes you laugh (tag the show or person in the story). ► Turn any question from the ‘Conversation Starters’ (below) into a post. You can turn it into a fill-in-the-blank or take a photo that answers a question.

#Bookedit Posts NOTE: Always check your contract or NDA and ask yourself…. #1 Are you contractually obligated to post? If so, what is obligation? #2 Are there any restrictions about what and when you can post? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Share a funny still (or collage of silly shots) from the self-tape audition (Not giving any info out about the project) ► Unofficial #BookedIt Post: Tease that you’ve booked a job (Don’t give any details until it’s been announced) ►#Onset & #Setlife pics: Take LOTS of pictures on set! You may not post them right away but you’ll have them when you need them. Save these all to a folder on your phone for the project, dropbox or the Google Photos App. ► Show Rehearsal Pictures (If the cast and project has been announced) ► Show your pre-set/pre-show warm-up. ► Post your favorite Rehearsal or Acting Tips (Ex: How you memorize your lines, you you work on your script, how you develop a character, how you stay in shape or stay healthy). ► Do a quick interview of a fellow cast member (InstaStory, 60 sec on the grid or Instagram LIVE) ► Share the project! (Regram posts about the show/film or share them to your InstaStories). FOLLOW the Instagram account for the show or the show hashtag so they show up in your feed. ► Share any Press/Interviews that mention you. (Set up your Google alerts so you know about them) ► Hop live on Stories or shoot a quick video and tell us about your favorite moment #onset or in rehearsal. Give your fans some insight into what you learned working with a certain director or actor.

► Post Transformation Stories. Did you have to transform for the role? Long hours in the make-up chair or a drastic weight gain/loss? (Shows us before-and-after shots) ► Share fellow cast members projects or passions! Share any charities the project is helping (or even charities that other cast members are involved in)! ► Post Inspiration that got you through the week. Was it a long 8-show week...What got you through it? ► Post photos from Opening night/Red carpet/Cast Party/Wrap party shots ► Highlight your fans and their Fan Art using #FanArtFriday ► Ask your fans and followers questions (Be prepared to engage- this is not post it and forget it) ► Post Stage Door Photos with fans. These are great for stories (or could be all placed in a Carousel post) ► Celebrate your colleagues nominations, awards & milestones! Did your film, show, production, lighting designer, or casting director get nominated for an award? Give them a shoutout on Instagram. ► #TBT Posts! After the gig is over add photos to a folder on your phone (or to Planoly) so your #TBT photos are ready when you need it.

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52 Conversation Starters: These questions will get you creating TONS of post ideas that’ll connect with your followers. If you already have a photo that answers the question- USE IT! Then tell the story behind the question in the caption. Don’t forget to add a CTA (call-to-action) that gets your followers to answer the question as well. What have you done that you’re most proud of? What would you do in life if you knew you couldn’t fail? What’s your dream job? If you could trade lives with anyone for a day who would it be and why? Who do you admire the most? What was the best compliment you ever received? What was the happiest moment in your life? What was the best thing that happened to you this past week? What was the most important event in your life? What past action (big or small) have you taken to improve the quality of your life? What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done? Name one goal you’d like to achieve in your lifetime? What was the best thing that happened to you this week? Who has been the greatest influence in your life? What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

If someone made a movie of your life would it be a drama, a comedy, a romantic comedy, action film, or science fiction? If they made a movie of your life which actor would play you? (if you were unavailable, of course) What’s your favorite movie quote? Ask us to: Describe your favorite tv show using emojis only. What’s your favorite song? If you could be in any movie what would it be and what character would you play? What TV sitcom family would you like to be a member of? Which actor do you think will have a break-out year this year? Who’s your favorite superhero and why? If you were famous what would you be famous for? If you could be on any reality TV show (current & former) what would it be? What’s the best play you’ve ever seen? Where? What’s your favorite musical? #nojudgement What is the most recent movie you’ve seen? Who’s the most famous person you’ve met? Who’s the funniest person you’ve seen perform? What’s the most recent book you’ve read? What’s the best concert you’ve ever attended? If you could meet a famous person, who would it be?

Have you been told you look like someone famous? Who? What movie can you quote the most? How much of it can you quote? Are you more like your mom or your dad? What was your favorite thing to eat as a kid? What’s your funniest family story? Name one thing you miss about being a kid? Who was your favorite music group in high school? What was your favorite bedtime story as a child? What was your favorite book growing up? What was your favorite movie as a child? Can you recite a movie line by line? Which one? Tell me you favorite childhood game….and I’ll guess your age. Go! Calling all moms and dads… what’s your favorite age: newborn, infant, toddler? If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why? What’s the number one thing on your “bucket” list? If you could go on a road trip with any person (dead or alive), who would it be and where would you go? What’s your favorite place on earth? What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen in nature?