Quick Tip #1 - never give up as an actor - you have to keep trying (just like my baby who really wants to get my computer!) - you have to keep trying (but also keep having fun - that's really why we act isn't?)
Freedrama has a lot of free acting tips and help for new actors including an online acting school and contests where you can win cash and build your resume.
Go to:
http://www.freedrama.net/acting.html