Previous edition: published as Playwriting for dummies. Hoboken: Wiley, 2011

Part 1 : Catching the playwriting bug. Introducing the art and craft of playwriting ; Living the life of a playwright ; What makes a play ; Starting with an idea ; Finding your play's theme -- Part 2 : Creating a blueprint for your play. Putting your story in focus ; Creating full and rich characters ; Dialogue: The most important tool in your toolbox ; Practical considerations: Staging, cast, and audience -- Part 3 : The nuts and bolts of putting your story together. The beginning: Finding a starting point for your play ; The middle: Developing your storyline ; The climax: Brining the conflict to a head ; The resolution: Wrapping it all up -- Part 4 : The show must go on. Getting your play read and making revisions ; Casting, rehearsals and premieres: Nail biting 101 -- Part 5 : The part of tens. Ten things every playwright should know ; Ten hallmarks of a great play

Playwriting For Dummies brings clarity, inspiration, practical know-how, and fun to every stage of your playwriting journey. First-time playwrights and veterans alike will get an inside look at the current state of the industry, including new trends and technologies shaping the art form. You'll also get expert advice on how to refine your ideas, develop rich characters, write authentic dialogue, and shape a story that resonates. When you're ready to fine-tune, Playwriting For Dummies has your back, with insights on welcoming feedback and using rehearsals to iron out dramatic kinks. Before long, you'll be watching your work come to life on the stage

Parra, Angelo. Playwriting for dummies. First edition

Playwriting for dummies

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