Start writing plays
Start writing plays
A short introduction to this album.
7 Jul 2009
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Starting out in playwriting
Starting out in playwriting
How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas ... Read more
7 Jul 2009
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15mins
Developing a play
Developing a play
What are the best practices to apply when developing a dramatic idea? This discussion ranges from wider issues such as g... Read more
7 Jul 2009
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9mins
The importance of character
The importance of character
Crafting characters is an integral aspect of playwriting - the rhythm and patterns of their speech, their narrative deve... Read more
7 Jul 2009
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5mins
How to write dialogue
How to write dialogue
Dialogue is all about listening and the interpretation of speech. Here, it is highlighted how dialogue can alter the pac... Read more
7 Jul 2009
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9mins
The structure of plays
The structure of plays
Arguably the key tool in the playwright’s arsenal, all aspects of structure are touched upon here, along with a few inva... Read more
7 Jul 2009
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7mins
The editing process
The editing process
This is where a play really comes together. Playwrights discuss approaches to editing their work and writing with actors... Read more
7 Jul 2009
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5mins
Politics and the stage
Politics and the stage
How political should your drama be? Is tackling politics the same as tackling current issues?
7 Jul 2009
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6mins