New Orleans Holiday Parade!
The Children’s Hospital Holiday Parade is the only New Orleans procession with giant Macy’s-parade-type balloons that float through
Independent filming on the rise?
In my last posting, I promised a discussion of owning your type and embracing your niche. More on that in
Losing my muse
For some of us, a particular person becomes our "muse" somewhere along our journey. Uma Thurman famously inspired
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
Typecasting
In the last Know Small Parts newsletter, Targeting your type, I talked about the importance of knowing what you'
Your one-sentence idea
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step (Lao Tzu). Every story begins with an idea. When
Targeting your "type"
The word "type" is seen by many as a fence around what roles might be right for an
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.
Birthdays in New Orleans
New Orleans has a gift for celebrating – so it's an amazing place to have a birthday and celebrate
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.
