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How To Get Your Play Produced (Complete Guide)
Playwriting

How To Get Your Play Produced (Complete Guide)

Writing a play is only half the job done. The other, and more important half in the scheme of things, is to find a way to put it in front of an audience. It can be a long, demanding journey, but the result is worth all the effort.  Here’s how Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months31/05/2022 ago
Do You Need Talent To Write a Play?
Playwriting

Do You Need Talent To Write a Play?

To write a play, you need to have a passion for the performing arts. Talent undoubtedly plays a role in a playwright’s career, but that’s not all you need to become a successful playwright.  You don’t need talent to write a play. If you’re looking to write professionally, you must Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months31/05/2022 ago
9 Factors That Make a Playwright Effective
Playwriting

9 Factors That Make a Playwright Effective

Writing a play requires a skill set similar to other forms of creative writing, but there are several key differences. Here are 9 factors that make a playwright effective: Knowledge of play structure. Open to feedback. Willingness to work on deep characters. Ability to write rich dialogue. Stage acting knowledge. Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months31/05/2022 ago
Do Playwrights Also Write Books and Novels?
Playwriting

Do Playwrights Also Write Books and Novels?

Playwrighting and book writing seem similar, at least from the outside. Both need interesting characters and compelling plots to be effective, and they usually employ the three-act structure of storytelling. Thanks to the similarities between the building blocks of the two mediums, playwrights often wonder if they can write prose Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months31/05/2022 ago
How Long Does a Play Usually Last?
Playwriting

How Long Does a Play Usually Last?

Plays were arguably invented in the 5th Century in the Acropolis in Athens. Since then, they have been performed everywhere, from preschools to internationally renowned stages. We know how long plays have been around, but how long do they last? A play usually lasts from ten minutes to three hours. Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months31/05/2022 ago
How Long Does It Take To Write a Play?
Playwriting

How Long Does It Take To Write a Play?

Playwrights have been tasked with finding new ways to captivate audiences for centuries. They put a lot of energy and creativity into writing plays, but how long does it take them? It can take a few hours to several months to write a play. This variation can be due to Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months31/05/2022 ago
This Is How Playwrights Earn Their Livings
Playwriting

This Is How Playwrights Earn Their Livings

The life of an artist has long been romanticized. Is it all that it seems in indie films? Or is there some credence to the “starving artist” image? Playwrights earn their livings from royalties on the tickets from their shows. They also earn a living through performing other jobs within Read more…

By Ol James, 8 months30/05/2022 ago

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