How to Write a Play (Teach Yourself)

By David Carter

Book Overview

A reference for the aspiring playwright. It covers the writing of stage, film, TV and radio plays and gives guidance on ideas, dialogue, plots, exposition and climax. It also discusses putting on the play, including self-production, marketing and the financial aspects. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844202312
• ISBN13: 9780844202310
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: NTC Publishing Group
• Length: 145 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Reference book for the Playwright!

David Carter has written a very short, very concise book on the craft of writing a play. It deeply explores all important aspects of playwriting i.e. plot, theme, character, dialogue, structure, the first draft and the re-write all in about 135 pages. The book is written in a very clear organised manner that is easily understood by the most inexperienced writer. There is very little about playwriting not included in this book...