Teach Yourself Writing a Play (TYG) - Softcover

Bown, Lesley; Gawthorpe, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340942169 ISBN 13: 9780340942161

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2007

Synopsis

teach yourself Writing a Play is designed for would-be writers of every level and for all types of motivation. Whether writing for the specific needs of an amateur drama group, for a community event, a political campaign or simply for personal or professional development, this is a practical yet informative guide to the craft of playwriting. It offers guidance on the creative principles of scripts, characters, plot, structure and dialogue, and explains the principles of staging and stage directions. It further offers advice on how to write for a variety of different situations, for every age and ability, and according to specific genres - particularly those often preferred by amateur groups, such as pantomime and musical theatre. Each chapter offers a selection of practical exercises to try, and there are plenty of further resources and advice for all those who might wish to take their creative talent forwards to a more professional level.

About this title

Review:

"A comprehensive how-to guide that deals with every aspect of the playwriting business". (Writing Magazine)

Book Description:

A new, user-friendly and practical guide to writing a play for any outlet - amateur, professional, youth group or festival

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0340942169
• ISBN 13: 9780340942161
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256