How To Write a Play | Playwriting Pitfalls: Newbie Mistakes to Conquer

How To Write a Play | Playwriting Pitfalls: Newbie Mistakes to Conquer | How to Put on a Play

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@bossk8957 5 ай бұрын

A lot of these tips can come naturally to a writer if they prioritize entertaining the audience and making something worth watching. I’m currently writing a musical and when starting I didn’t watched any tutorials and I never was conscious of these tips but I was using them because I wanted to write something that felt natural and that resembles some of my favorite musicals. It is great to be reminded and made conscious of these tips because they are the fundamentals of writing a good script, and it’s also a great way of checking your work too.

@christeenfrancis7303 Жыл бұрын

I just learned so much in these 11 minutes. thank you, when I am done writing it I will certainly pay attention to the editing portion...this is my first attempt at writing a play.

@StoryTellersHandbook 9 ай бұрын

That's exciting!! So happy I helped a little. All the best with your writing! Feel free to reach out if you need one on one help

@rawanyassin5386 6 ай бұрын

Amazinggg i wish you all the best could you tell please if it was played or not and tell more about the experience now am also writting my first play and am glad to hear more from you

@AstroMens1 11 ай бұрын

Really wish you could post more

@StoryTellersHandbook 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I wish the same! Thank you for following and watching!

@andreacabanas Ай бұрын

A friend recently called me to write a stage play for her; she's an actor. This was quite a challenge for me, as I only write screenplays for film. Nonetheless, I started researching and watching videos to get tips when I found you. I'm struggling a little bit with it, as the formatting is different, but that comes with the challenge! Thank you for your great tips. It's a good start for me.

@robchamp8556 2 ай бұрын

This is gonna help me out a lot, thanks!

@arielstel5418 8 ай бұрын

This was very helpful for me! I stumbled upon this and remembered to edit my script another time! This time I caught a loose plot point lol :)

@w.m.aslam-author 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tips and advice. I recently started script writing and every day is a school day. I’ve been writing narrative fiction for over ten years, so I’m having to learn things from scratch. Editing is something a writer can’t skip on, as there will be plot holes, typos and more errors on finishing that first draft. Some writers can be arrogant, thinking that their manuscript doesn’t need editing or proofreading. I can’t stress enough the importance of both. I’ll edit at least twice, proofread at least ten times. I think it helps improve my work as well as omit any errors. As writers we should be giving others our very best work.

@DoctorProfessorPablo 8 ай бұрын

Love these tips. Now I just need to work on writing one play at a time lol

@StoryTellersHandbook 8 ай бұрын

I know, right! I have the same problem! Sometimes just quickly jotting down ideas for another play helps get it out of your head, so you can focus on your current play.

@mikenorthall6244 7 ай бұрын

Excellent advice and clearly delivered, thanks

@cash.and.mouse666 8 ай бұрын

Great advice, thank you so much!

@StoryTellersHandbook 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@mudiagaoneil1384 6 ай бұрын

I am glad I eventually found you; I have learnt so much in just a short video. You're amazing!

@jon_r_gilbert 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for vicariously helping me with my first play!

@tasialabastro 6 ай бұрын

You rock. This has been super helpful. Freshly subscribed. Thank you for creating a clear and easy to apply list. 🤙🏾

@History-tr5rp 3 ай бұрын

Great advice first time finding this channel and I love this person . Would love to learn a lot from her. Thanks 🙏🏽 🙂👍

@barb-bi Ай бұрын

Thank you for this ❤❤❤❤

@biancamo10 5 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for this advice.

@georgevisan6906 2 ай бұрын

This is very helpful! Thanks!❤

@FrankaKirby 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber here! :) So excited to hear from you as an experience storyteller.

@christophvonzastrow3532 4 ай бұрын

Very good advice!

@nelangomba2606 4 ай бұрын

Love your energy (and the tips). New sub!! 🎉

@LaLa4971 4 ай бұрын

Can you do more playwriting videos? Also, if writing a solo play - can this be done without breaking the fourth wall? Can it be interesting enough for the audience to observe the character on their journey? I can't find a single example of a solo play that doesn't directly address or engage the audience.

@stellaz808 5 ай бұрын

❤Holy cow!!! This video has sooo much value!!! Thank you for sharing!! Your advice is greatly appreciated! Newbie here!😂

@NelaX-001 3 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏🏾

@NelaX-001 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful🙏🏾

@cilanthropetunia 5 ай бұрын

So helpful!

@PatriciaEdwards-i3i 5 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@leonardsantoslaurio4877 7 ай бұрын

Hi I really appreciate this. Can you also make a video about the difference between playwriting and scriptwriting? Thanksssss ❤❤

@nono850 5 ай бұрын

tysm💖💖💖💖

@garyperez1761 2 ай бұрын

Hello. I clicked on your Fiverr link and it is not functioning. Are you no longer on there?

@StoryTellersHandbook 2 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm taking a little break from my Fiverr services for personal reasons. I hope to be back up soon!

@jankyfluffy898 3 ай бұрын

I am the queen of info dumps, but it's more like how neurodivergent people speak, and I have to fix it. I am a published writer, but I tend to write these big stories with lots of scenes. I need to write the play like I write my short stories. Not enough people write mini climaxes. Theater can work in ways movies can't because the characters can be more unlikeable because it looks different on a stage than on a big screen. Script writing is not the same as playwriting. I wrote and performed a monologue a long time ago, but I'd like to make a short one-act play for the fun of it.

@rissyroooh4315 8 ай бұрын

I’m so lost on where in the story to start the script 😖 it’s set in a fictional world

@StoryTellersHandbook 8 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for watching and commenting! Congratulations on starting your writing journey. My advice would be to create a cheat sheet for yourself with the rules and properties of your fictional world, and then start writing! Just write whatever comes to mind, with your cheat sheet next to you, and don't edit yourself until you finish your first draft. Once done, give yourself a day or two before you go back and start to look with a critical eye. Let me know if you need any one on one help. All the best!