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By Paula Parker

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Adapting a book into a stage play has several advantages. A well known book has an established fan base. A book in the public domain means no royalty payments to the author. There is a challenge, however, to taking a book, filled with action and ... more »

How to Explore Shakespeare’s England

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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Shakespeare is widely acknowledged to be the greatest playwright ever to lift a pen. He lived in England during the historical period now known as Elizabethan times; he was born in 1564 and died in 1616. England back in those days was a ... more »

How to Obtain Permission to Adapt a Book Into a Stage Play

By Paula Parker

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There is a book you know would make a wonderful stage play. However, the copyright is still in effect and you need permission from the author to write the play. Before you sit down in front of the computer, there are some things you need to do to ... more »

How to Write a Ten Minute Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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One of the most challenging art forms to master is the ten minute play. There is so much freedom and so many places you may falter that the ten minute play is not for the faint of heart. If you are fully committed to your idea and your ... more »

How to Write Better Dialog

By cfloud

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Sometimes you have the story, and you have the characters; but the dialog doesn't cut it. It might be the only thing holding your script back. There a are few things you can do to help. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Overcome Procrastination and Writer's Block

By njoli

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Procrastination and writer's block are two of a writer's worst enemies. Procrastination is often created by fear and self-doubt. We may have a fear of failure or success and we may wonder if we are worthy of publication or if our writing is good ... more »

How to Submit a Play to a Contest

By Jesse Schmitt

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Submitting plays to contests is often a bit more haphazard than literary agent submission but it is wise to also handle these with care... more »

How to Become a Better Writer

By Christina Ellis

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Do you have difficulty expressing yourself on paper? Have you often wished to strengthen your writing skills? Everyone has interesting stories to tell whether they be fiction or non-fiction. Practice these simple steps and put your own stories ... more »

How to Call in Your Writing Muse

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Your writing muse, the creative spark that ignites your imagination, needs special attention. Honor your writing muse and watch your work flow... more »

How to Start a Writing Group

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A writing group is a terrific way for writers to support, encourage, critique and motivate one another. Form a writing group and invest in your creative endeavors... more »

How to Submit a Play to a Literary Agent

By Jesse Schmitt

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Submitting plays can be an arduous task or simple as pie, depending on your attitude going in... more »

How to Write a Gospel Stage Play

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Playwright Layon Gray got his scriptwriting start by writing a Gospel play on a dare in two days and went on to create the Los Angeles African American Repertory Company. The same may not happen to you, but if you love the Lord and love to write, ... more »

How to Write a One Act Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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Writing a one act play is a little more involved than a shorter work and all types of plays require use of different elements... more »

How to Write a One Act Play

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If plays are the small siblings of movies, then a one act play is the infant of the family. One act plays are short plays, but complete stories. They are plays that take place in only one scene and are generally less than an hour long... more »

How to Write a Playwrights Cover Letter

By Jesse Schmitt

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Cover letter should be tight and act merely as an introduction to the contents of your envelope... more »

How to Craft Your Solo Show

By Jesse Schmitt

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Many people have apprehensions about acting solo. Even professional/schooled performers will often shy away from this very naked and very private exposition into the world of theater. While doing a solo show that is written large before you and ... more »

How to Direct a Short Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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While there are many different ways to direct all the different types of plays which exist in the world, it is a fact that different plays require different directorial skills. If you are an aspiring theater director one of the best things you ... more »

How to Generate Short Story Ideas

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Open your eyes, ears and mind and you'll discover that short story ideas are everywhere. Train your story-generating "muscle," and more and more ideas will come to you. Never force it, rely on your imagination to put something interesting ... more »

How to Get Inspired

By AmandaM

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Having trouble finding your muse? There are many ways in which one may gain inspiration. The steps one takes can be on an as needed basis and can depend on the matter in question. Read on the learn strategies for motivation... more »

How to Produce a 10-Minute Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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One of the first ways for people to break into playwriting and directing in New York City is by participating in many of the theatre festivals that happen all through the year in New York City and all through the summer months all around the ... more »

How to Structure a Full Length Play

By Jesse Schmitt

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Full length plays require a great deal more pages than other types of plays. But the time, effort, and work put in can be the same as a much shorter work if you remember a few things... more »

How to Format Your Manuscript for Submission

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You've finally finished your manuscript. But is it polished and ready for an editor's careful scrutiny? Format your submission correctly and make your hard work shine... more »

How to Write a Killer Comedy Skit

By John Reinhart

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Writing effective comedy skits isn’t as hard as it seems. You don’t have to be Rob Petrie or Neil Simon to put together a piece that will have your audience rolling in the aisles. Here are just a few tips to help you focus on funny... more »

How to Write a Murder Mystery Script

By EliazarPlatt

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If you want to put on a murder mystery show, you must start with a script. It's a breeze if you follow these simple steps... more »

How to Write a Play

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Write a play and create fun characters, a magical place and an outlet for creativity. Whether writing the next masterpiece or a short skit with friends, a play is a way of presenting an idea and telling a story... more »

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