BROWSE Playwriting

Learn about the elements of the playwriting process, from finding your initial inspiration to writing a full-length play.

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Finding Inspiration

Finding Inspiration

Writing Monologues

Writing Monologues

Creating Dialogue

Creating Dialogue

Character Development

Character Development

Developing Dramatic Conflict

Developing Dramatic Conflict

Literary Devices

Literary Devices

Traditional Story Structure

Traditional Story Structure

Creating Setting

Creating Setting

Form and Content

Form and Content

Style and Voice

Style and Voice

Genres

Genres

Devised Theatre

Devised Theatre

Writing Prose and Verse

Writing Prose and Verse

Writing a Short Play

Writing a Short Play

Writing a One-Act Play

Writing a One-Act Play

Writing a Full-Length Play

Writing a Full-Length Play

Workshopping and Developing

Workshopping and Developing

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre