Laura Cayouette

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Your one-sentence idea

Your one-sentence idea

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step (Lao Tzu). Every story begins with an idea. When that idea can be expressed in one sentence (or so), you already have the seeds of your entire project. In movies, we call this one-sentence idea a logline (sometimes

Targeting your "type"

Targeting your "type"

The word "type" is seen by many as a fence around what roles might be right for an actor – without regard to their acting ability and range. In many ways – that's accurate. People who are taller are less likely to land the role of a jockey,

How to go from idea to draft

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.

How to memorize lines

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.

Summer reading and writing

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.