About Word Bothy

An independent UK publisher specializing in concise, evidence-based practical psychology for actors and performers.

Our Approach

Word Bothy publishes books that translate psychological research into practical, accessible tools for performers.

The Psychology for Actors series focuses on areas of psychology that have a direct application to actors’ training, performance, and professional lives. The aim is to make psychological knowledge useful beyond the academic setting, giving actors clear strategies they can apply to their everyday work.

Our Catalogue

The Psychology for Actors series is Word Bothy’s flagship catalogue. Written by Dr. Alexa Ispas, the six-book series covers key psychological skills including memorization, confidence, resilience, motivation, excellence, and success.

The series has sold more than 20,000 copies worldwide, and Memorization for Actors has been published in Korean.

Individual titles and the complete series are available for foreign-language licensing.

The books are available to retailers through Ingram.

Company Details

Location: Scotland, United Kingdom

Founded: September 2020

Registration: SC673508