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27
Oct
Halloween Parade - Krewe of Boo 2025
Brian Kern’s Krewe of Boo parade has become a favorite Halloween tradition in New Orleans for both locals and
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09
Oct
Typecasting
In the last Know Small Parts newsletter, Targeting your type, I talked about the importance of knowing what you'
9 min read
24
Sep
Your one-sentence idea
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step (Lao Tzu). Every story begins with an idea. When
3 min read
10
Sep
Targeting your "type"
The word "type" is seen by many as a fence around what roles might be right for an
7 min read
04
Sep
Southern Decadence
Southern Decadence is a Labor Day Weekend event in the French Quarter celebrating the LGBTQ community. Events include pool parties, costume contests, and a festive and fabulous parade.
5 min read
22
Aug
Birthdays in New Orleans
New Orleans has a gift for celebrating – so it's an amazing place to have a birthday and celebrate
5 min read
14
Aug
How to go from idea to draft
Step-by-step method for going from a one-sentence idea to a draft of your story – before sitting down to write.
6 min read
29
Jul
How to memorize lines
Repetition is important, but the key to memorization is understanding. If I understand the scene and my character, I may not remember my next line, but I'll know what I meant to say – like in real life.
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16
Jul
Summer reading and writing
Whether you spend the summer reading, writing, or both – summer is a great time to slow down a bit and take stock. Summer can also be a time for inventory, organization, and rebuilding.
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01
Jul
How I grew my hair back
My hair is "fine" in diameter, but I've always had plenty of it. Like so many
8 min read