KNOW YOUR SCENES by Braden Lynch

Stop Guessing or Just Going Off Instinct.
Analyze and Dive In.

You get a new audition scene. You read it. You have some ideas. But are they the right ideas?

Know Your Scenes gives you a process that will significantly increase your chances of booking.

This workbook provides a clear, repeatable method for breaking down any script, whether it's a 2-page audition or a full-length role. You'll learn to identify what matters, make bold choices, and connect emotionally to the material.

No more showing up unprepared. No more surface-level work.

Just great work every time.

Complete Script Analysis Process

• Step-by-step method for breaking down scenes

• Understanding character psychology and motivation

• Accurately connecting yourself to the character

• Making specific, playable choices

Space for 40 Scenes

• Detailed worksheets for each scene

• Room to track emotional triggers and personalization

Psychological Approach

• Character analysis rooted in human behavior, not stereotypes

• Understanding why characters do what they do

• Tools for creating three-dimensional, believable performances

Practical Application

• Techniques for personalizing material

• How to connect your life to the character's life

• Making choices that strengthen auditions and performancesScript Analysis & Role Preparation

What This Workbook Provides

Grounded in Psychology, Not Mysticism

Many acting books rely on abstract concepts or treat emotion as something mysterious. Being Human approaches acting through the lens of human psychology, using observable behavior, motivation, and emotional response as the foundation.

You won't find vague instructions to "just be truthful" or "connect to your inner artist." You'll find specific, repeatable techniques based on how humans actually think, feel, and behave.

A Complete System, Not Scattered Tips

This isn't a collection of exercises or motivational advice. It's a comprehensive technique that covers:

• Script analysis from page to performance

• Emotional access and personalization

• Physical and vocal characterization

• Audition strategy and career guidance

Everything connects. The technique builds on itself, creating a process you can rely on for any role.

Mental Health First

Acting is vulnerable work. Being Human acknowledges this and prioritizes sustainable, healthy approaches to emotional access and career development.

You won't be required to dredge up trauma or "suffer for your art." You'll learn how to do deep, honest work while maintaining your mental and emotional well-being.

Written by a Working Coach and Actor

This isn't theory from someone who stopped coaching or acting decades ago. Braden Lynch still works as an actor and coaches actors daily, both in weekly classes and one-on-one sessions. The techniques in this book have been tested, refined, and proven with hundreds of actors working in film, television, theatre, and beyond.

What Makes This Book Different

Is this for beginners or experienced actors?

Both. Beginners get a clear foundation. Experienced actors get a deeper, more systematic approach to work they may already be doing intuitively.

Do I need to be in acting classes to use this book?

No. The book is designed to work standalone. However, it's most effective when combined with coaching or classes where you can apply the techniques.

Is this Meisner? Stella Adler? Stanislavski?

The technique draws from Stella Adler's work but goes further in incorporating psychological principles. It's not bound to any single method. It's practical, comprehensive, and focused on what actually works for film and television.

Can I use this for theatre?

Yes. While the book emphasizes film/TV audition prep, the core technique applies to any medium.

Is there a digital version?

Yes. Available as PDF through Lulu, and coming soon to Kindle.

FAQ

About the Author

Braden Lynch is a Los Angeles-based acting coach with over 10,000 hours of experience working with actors in private coaching and weekly classes. Since 2006, his clients have gone on to lead roles on Netflix, Broadway, Amazon, A24, and more. His teaching is rooted in psychology-based technique and a commitment to honest, compassionate feedback. Learn more about Braden →

Being Human is the flagship book, but it works even better alongside the BLS workbooks:

Know Your Self - Emotional journal for tracking and accessing feelings

Know Your Work - Daily practice exercises for skill development

Know Your Scenes - Script analysis workbook with space for 40 scenes

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