Any Tips For A Budding Actress?

There is no help. You have to think bigger and that's by seizing the opportunities and there are plenty.

There are numerous acting classes, community theater and related type of public performance venues. Start to read the entertainment section of your local paper and audition for show that are near  you. Classes can be rather expensive and a lot of the places that offer them just want the money for the class as opposed to signing you and representing you as an agent. The main thing to do is get out there and seek, you will find!