Author: Mike Heath
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Playwriting tips: Character Objectives – : A Deep Dive into Wants and Needs
Do your stories feel like they’re treading water? Are you finding it tricky to progress to the next plot point? Does it feel like your characters are driven by a plot that doesn’t suit them? Perhaps your character objectives need some clarity. In the realm of storytelling, character objectives are pivotal to a narrative’s success.…
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Playwriting tips: How long should a scene be?
How long should a scene be? How short is too short? And is it possible to make it too long? I get asked these questions almost daily while I’m teaching, whether at WriteForTheStage or university. And the question I always give is: make the scene earn its place. And while that doesn’t directly answer the…
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Playwriting Tips: Where Do Playwrights Get Their Ideas?
Are you stuck? Perhaps you’re suffering from the dreaded writer’s block? Maybe you have many ideas for a play but are unsure how to get them out of your head? You need some playwriting tips from playwrights who have fought their way through the block. Indeed, every playwright struggles now and then. You finish one…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Playwriting Competitions in the UK
The UK’s thriving theatre scene is renowned for its diversity, creativity, and innovation. And whether you’re a first-time playwright or an experienced scribe, entering playwriting competitions can provide an excellent platform to showcase your work and boost your career. This guide will explore key playwriting competitions in the UK, offering insights into submission guidelines, prizes,…
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Setting up a stage-writing template in Final Draft 9
Updated: Dec 16, 2019 I used to love working with Celtx. It was really intuitive and made writing for the stage a real breeze. It created a format for stage plays that’s recognisable and easy on the eye and gave your script an air of professionalism. Celtx still does all that, but unfortunately, they changed…
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Tips To Get to the Top of the Pile: Stage Directions
Updated: Dec 13, 2019 The name on everybody’s lips is gonna be Roxie. Photo: Jeremy Daniel The name on everybody’s lips has got to be: no, not Roxie – Stage Directions. OK – so that’s two words and it’s not really a name, and – let’s face it – it really depends on the company you…