Practical, hands-on guidance for writers who want to create plays and take them to performance. Clear explanations of scriptcraft show how to move from an initial idea to a staged production.
The book covers character development, dialogue, plot construction and endings, alongside staging considerations, script layout and routes to submission. It addresses genre-specific methods for comedy, pantomime, musical theatre, radio and television and includes close readings of exemplar plays.
Learning features speed progress: short primers for busy writers, expert insights on common problems, self-tests and practical exercises, plus extra online material for deeper study. Chapters on rewrites, staging practicalities and networking help prepare a script for performance.
- Build believable characters and sharpen dialogue
- Structure plots, endings and dramatic pacing
- Adapt scripts for stage, radio, TV and musicals
- Script layout, submissions and production planning
- Exercises, tests and author insights to practise skills
Ideal for community theatre groups, drama teachers and aspiring playwrights seeking a clear, practical reference.
