Masterclass: Writing Plays
How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed
Published on 28. November 2014
256 pages
978-1-4736-0223-6 (ISBN)
Description
Writing Plays is the invaluable and comprehensive guide to anyone who wants to write plays and get them performed.
It covers the basics of the theatre, creating and working with characters, writing realistic speech and dialogue, constructing compelling plots and creating a great ending. There are also separate chapters focused on writing for different genres, including pantomimes, musicals, radio and television. And a final section looks at the practicalities of laying out, submitting and staging your play.
It covers the basics of the theatre, creating and working with characters, writing realistic speech and dialogue, constructing compelling plots and creating a great ending. There are also separate chapters focused on writing for different genres, including pantomimes, musicals, radio and television. And a final section looks at the practicalities of laying out, submitting and staging your play.
Reviews / Votes
A comprehensive how-to guide that deals with every aspect of the playwriting business. - Writing MagazineMore details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Digital original
File size
0,40 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4736-0223-6 (9781473602236)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Lesley Bown | Lesley Hudswell | Ann Gawthorpe
Masterclass: Writing Plays
How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed
Book
11/2014
TEACH YOURSELF
€38.59
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Persons
Lesley Bown and Ann Gawthorpe are prize-winning professional writers. They have been working and writing together for more than ten years, producing over 13 plays and hundreds of sketches, all of which have been performed by amateur or professional theatre groups or in broadcast productions.
