WriteForTheStage

“The WriteForTheStage courses were my very first experience of writing for theatre.  Previously my creative writing was limited to blogging and a few failed attempts at putting together short stories and poems.
 
The playwriting courses taught me how to structure my writing for best effect and how to really develop robust and believable characters.  Once established the characters practically wrote their own lines and the story came to life.
 
The tutoring style was relaxed, supportive and really allowed for creativity to flow in an environment which nurtured new ideas without ever making me feel that my ideas were wrong or silly.   Particularly useful when writing such a far-fetched comedy!
 
Without the WriteForTheStage courses Barbara the Zoo Keeper would never have made it.”

Richard Douglas
Events & Training Manager

“”I joined WriteForTheStage Advanced to tackle a full-length play, having previously written successful short pieces.

Mike’s structured exercises helped generate ideas without self-censorship, and his detailed feedback—both in one-on-ones and written notes—was invaluable.

Hearing professional actors read our work and receiving audience feedback at Development Week was both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

Thanks to Mike’s support, I’ve grown into a more skilled and confident playwright.”

Naomi Sumner
Playwright/screenrwriter