Starting out in playwriting
How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas to narratives.
Developing a play
What are the best practices to apply when developing a dramatic idea? This discussion ranges from wider issues such as genre to more technical aspects...
The importance of character
Crafting characters is an integral aspect of playwriting - the rhythm and patterns of their speech, their narrative development and even whether they’...
How to write dialogue
Dialogue is all about listening and the interpretation of speech. Here, it is highlighted how dialogue can alter the pace economy of a play.
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 invaluable tips of the trade.
The editing process
This is where a play really comes together. Playwrights discuss approaches to editing their work and writing with actors in mind.
Politics and the stage
How political should your drama be? Is tackling politics the same as tackling current issues?