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In this collection, leading playwrights explain some of the key elements of a well-written play, and discuss how they approach them in their own work. Simon Stephens, David Hare, Katori Hall, Matt Charman, Nell Leyshon, James Graham, Alia Bano, Richard Bean, Anders Lustgarten and Roy Williams talk about writing dialogue, creating characters, structuring a narrative and more. They also offer some top tips for first time writers, and talk about their own writing methods.
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James Graham talks about playwriting, his inspirations and what is political theatre.
Simon Stephens talks about what inspired him to become a writer, his process when writing and offers advise to anyone interested in playwriting.
Katori Hall talks about playwriting
David Hare talks about playwriting
Top tips for writers

Top tips for writers

2011-10-0603:53

Leading playwrights offer advice to new writers.
How do you write?

How do you write?

2011-10-0602:351

Leading playwrights discuss their own writing processes.
The importance of metaphor in dramatic writing
Dramatic style

Dramatic style

2011-10-0603:11

An introduction to different theatrical styles
Structuring a scene

Structuring a scene

2011-10-0602:52

What are the key ingredients for a dramatic scene?
Writing dialogue

Writing dialogue

2011-10-0603:22

Dialogue is at the core of dramatic writing
Building a plot

Building a plot

2011-10-0603:59

Advice on structuring and developing the narrative of a play
Creating characters

Creating characters

2011-10-0602:31

How do you create characters in a play?
Political theatre

Political theatre

2011-10-0603:10

Leading playwrights discuss the nature of theatre and its relationship with politics.
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