by PSH | Jun 22, 2020 | guest post, play submission advice & tips, playwriting advice, playwriting tips
If you have been thinking about writing a play (or just want to review the basics), you may be interested in a two-session class hosted by playwright Andy Black. The course is an overview and will provide you with what you need. It runs Saturday mornings on Zoom, June... by PSH | Sep 5, 2019 | Play Submissions, playwriting advice, playwriting tips
As a writer, you probably hear this question a lot: “Where do you get all your ideas from?” For some reason, it’s the thing that all your non-writer friends seem to want to know. So what do you tell them? Do you have a process for finding &... by PSH | Aug 1, 2019 | playwriting advice, playwriting tips
Do you have a favorite place where you like to write? Different writers have different preferences. Some like to write at home in complete silence; others prefer the hustle & bustle of a busy cafe. For some writers, any noise is a distraction; for others, a little... by play8044 | Jul 1, 2019 | Play Submissions, playwriting advice, playwriting tips
Most people focus on the HOW. How do you write a play? How do you make it dramatic? How do you approach theaters? How do you get your work produced? A much less commonly asked question is: WHY do you write plays at all? Why do you want to express yourself through the... by PSH | May 31, 2019 | playwriting advice, playwriting tips
Playwrights: Who Are You Writing For? It’s an important question that bears asking yourself every once in a while: “Who are you writing for?” On one hand it’s a simple question. But when you really dig into it, you can gain some important... by PSH | May 10, 2019 | playwriting advice, playwriting tips
The Importance Of Acting For Playwrights Most of the best playwrights in history have also been actors. Does this mean you should take up acting (if you don’t already act)? I believe the answer to that question is YES. It goes against many writers’...