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Finding Inspiration
Most playwrights don’t simply sit down and begin writing. This guide will offer advice and exercises on how to find ideas and develop them into a play.
Writing Monologues
A monologue is a piece of dialogue in which one character speaks for an extended amount of time. Discover some strategies for writing an effective monologue.
Creating Dialogue
Dialogue is all of the things a character says, and it’s a key part of a well-written play. This guide will give you some tips on creating effective dialogue.
Character Development
Characters naturally grow and change throughout a play Discover how to create a character and make them dramatically interesting.
Developing Dramatic Conflict
Every good play needs a healthy dose of conflict. It’s why audiences stay invested in the play. This guide will show you how to create rich dramatic conflict.
Literary Devices
Discover the different literary devices that writers use and some practical advice for using them in your play.
Traditional Story Structure
Understanding traditional story structure helps us construct dramatically interesting plays, as this guide will explore.
Creating Setting
Setting is an important element to your play’s overall story. This guide will cover how to establish and fully-realize your play’s setting for maximum impact.
Form and Content
When it comes to any work of art, form and content are tightly linked. This guide will define form and content and explain how to bring them to life.
Style and Voice
This guide offers some practical ideas about what style and voice are, and how to develop your own as a playwright.
Genres
Genre is one of the main ways that we can categorize plays. Discover some of the different genres you may want to explore as you write plays.
Devised Theatre
This guide will explain the concept of devised theatre and offer some tips on how to get started creating your own devised play.
Writing Prose and Verse
Prose and verse are two different forms of written text. This guide will further define both and explain some ways to use them in a play.
Writing a Short Play
The short play is increasingly recognized as a legitimate play form. This guide will offer some practical advice on how to write a short play.
Writing a One-Act Play
This guide will describe typical story structure and strategies for crafting a one-act play.
Writing a Full-Length Play
Writing a full-length play can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience. Discover some practical advice and suggestions as you set out to craft your play.
Workshopping and Developing
This guide will describe a typical workshopping process and offer some practical tips for developing your play.
Playwright
Do you have what it takes to be a playwright? Explore this module to learn more.
Musical Theatre
Writing a musical is an exciting process. Discover how a musical comes together and some things to consider as you set out to write your own.
Writing a Full-Length Play
Writing a full-length play can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. This guide offers some practical advice and suggestions as you craft your play.