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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn excellent textbook, full of wonderful practical exercises that are useful to anyone connected with the theatre ... It is a handy addition to the repertoire of practical guides and theoretical approaches that are the mainstay of the industry and those working in it ... A hugely enjoyable read in lots of different ways: for the beginner, for the student, for the teacher, for the practitioner. A nice addition to the Methuen Drama stable. * British Theatre Guide *
Table of ContentsPart 1: Why Playwriting? The benefits of teaching playwriting with students Chapter 1: Why teach playwriting? Chapter 2: The spectrum of ideas: knowledge to aid creativity Part 2: How playwriting works - the teaching approach Chapter 3: A playwright's wheel Chapter 4: Teaching the idea Chapter 5: Writing dialogue Chapter 6: Generating action Chapter 7: Creating character Chapter 8: Story structure Chapter 9: The poetic Chapter 10: Page to stage Chapter 11: Conclusion
