Laurie Woodward
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Screenwriter and Author
Nipomo, California
December 2015
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About Laurie
"Fantastically original concept," says one Artania reviewer, while another describes it as, “an art-born world full of prophecies, enchanted creatures, and wishes that come true.”
Laurie Woodward is a multi-award-winning author and screenwriter who brings wonder to life through her novels, screenplays, and blog. Her published works include the coming-of-age novel Finding Joy, the Artania Chronicles fantasy series, the middle-grade adventure Forest Secrets, and numerous short stories and poems.
Across every project, Laurie champions hope, resilience, and empowerment, showing that true strength is found in staying authentic—whether facing bullies in the real world or dark forces in fantasy.
Her work has won awards from L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest, been featured in A Hudson View Poetry Digest, and reached the screen through projects like the anti-bullying DVD Resolutions. She also co-wrote the memoir Dean and JoJo: The Dolphin Legacy, featured in the IMAX film Dolphins, Robin Williams’ In the Wild, and Animal Planet.
A former bilingual teacher and peace consultant, Laurie’s lifelong mission is to inspire others through art. She believes that when creativity is nurtured, it can birth incredible things—films, stories, and songs that change the world.
Unique traits: Unique world builder. I mean, a planet created by people's art? Who knew? Can read in a silly southern dialect while keeping 50 ten-year-olds under control. Can do the Pony, Twist, Hustle, Cha Cha, and Electric Slide. You won't be able to sit still if you see me dance. My goofy moves will make your feet itch to jump and jive. Can listen to a short snippet of a story, see where the author is going, and how to hone it to get there. Voracious hugger.
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Artania Budget: $5M - $10M | Fantasy ⋄ Family When two eleven-year-old boys are thrust into a world where all art is alive, they discover that their artistic gifts are superpowers that protect this magical realm from destruction.
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Forest Secrets Budget: $100K - $1M | Fantasy ⋄ Family An endangered forest. Three friends, two human and one magical. Can unlikely allies prevent a beautiful realm’s destruction?
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L. Ron Hubbard's Writer's of the Future Contest/Honorable Mention
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