Proper Playwriting

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Tip 1 - How to format your script

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bertil Bos | permalink

There is no single, go-to standard script format standard. But there are standards. And the more of these standards you use and the more of these standards you adhere to the more acceptance you garner as a Submitting Playwright.

For further reading: https://pwcenter.org/playwriting-toolkit/how-format-your-script ^[1]

Tip 2 - Writing for the theatre? Be practical

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bong Alimario | permalink

Playwrights need instinct and heart but must also be pragmatic – Miriam Gillinson advises aspiring writers how to stay grounded
Tags: Culture professionals network,Professional development,Audiences,Theatre,Stage,Fringe theatre,Creative writing

For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/culture-professionals-network/culture-professionals-blog/2013/sep/26/playwriting-practical-tips ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Write a Play - How to Write a Script

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by lina naina | permalink

A fun and easy guide to how to write a play. How to create characters and get ideas. Where to start and how to build to a story climax. How to write a script that will work on the stage.
Tags: how to write a play,how to write a script,how to write plays

For further reading: http://www.creative-writing-now.com/how-to-write-a-play.html ^[3]