Series
Psychology for Actors
A six-book series translating psychological research into practical tools for the challenges actors and performers face.
Why the series exists
The Psychology for Actors series was created to address a specific gap in performance literature: the translation of psychological research into practical, accessible tools for actors.
While technique and craft are heavily covered in acting training, the underlying psychological skills required to sustain a career are often overlooked. The six books address this gap by translating psychological research into clear, practical strategies that actors can apply to their training, performance, and professional lives.
A connected series
The books are concise and focused, with each title addressing a distinct area of an actor’s psychological development.
This makes the series relevant to actors at different stages, from drama school students to working professionals, while giving publishers the flexibility to acquire individual titles or the complete six-book series.
Intended Readership
Working actors • Drama students • Emerging performers • Acting teachers • Acting coaches • Directors • Performance educators
Book 1
Memorization for Actors
A practical guide to learning lines, grounded in psychological research on how memory works.
This book provides actors with reliable, research-based strategies to make the most of their memory and learn their lines quicker and easier than ever before.
Book 2
Self Confidence for Actors
A practical guide to understanding and developing performance-related confidence.
This book offers practical psychological tools to help actors regulate their nervous system and navigate nerves, self-doubt, and their inner critic.
Book 3
Resilience for Actors
A practical guide to navigating rejection, setbacks, and emotional strain throughout an acting career.
This book provides actors with practical psychological tools for recovering from setbacks, managing emotional strain, and continuing to move forward.
Book 4
Motivation for Actors
A practical guide to sustaining motivation while navigating the psychological demands of an acting career.
This book helps actors overcome procrastination, build lasting motivation, and keep making progress towards their goals.
Book 5
Excellence for Actors
A practical guide translating psychological research on deliberate practice into practical tools for actors.
This book helps actors identify areas for improvement, practice with purpose, and make consistent improvements in their performance over time.
Book 6
Success for Actors
A practical guide to understanding and overcoming the psychological patterns that can undermine success.
This book gives actors practical psychological tools to recognize self-sabotage, navigate the challenges that come with success, and develop a healthier relationship with their achievements.
Acquire the Complete Series
The six books form a coherent collection covering the key psychological skills that support actors throughout their training and professional development. The titles can be licensed individually or as a complete series.