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
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 insights that can go a long way in helping... by PSH | May 10, 2019 | playwriting advice, playwriting tips
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’ instincts to get up on stage. Many of us... by PSH | Apr 21, 2019 | Play Submissions, playwriting advice, playwriting tips
I know how easy it is to get frustrated with the playwriting & play production process. You look up to your heroes, people like Tennessee Williams, Tracy Letts, and Anton Chekhov… …and it’s easy to feel like a failure in comparison. After all,...