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Playwriting: A Writers´& Artists´ Companion is a comprehensive companion to writing for the stage.
PART 1 includes reflections on the art and craft of playwriting, guidance on writing for a full range of genres and spaces and a brief history of theatre.
PART 2 contains inspiring advice from leading dramatists such as Michael Frayn, David Hare, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Rona Munro, Lucy Prebble, Mark Ranvenhill, Tom Stoppard and Timberlake Wertenbaker.
PART 3 offers practical exercises and advice on conducting research, developing plots and characters, mastering dialogue, navigating the industry and the rehearsal and production process.

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Full of inspiration and practical advice, Playwriting: A Writers´& Artists´ Companion is a comprehensive companion to writing for the stage.
PART 1 includes reflections on the art and the craft of playwriting, guidance on writing for a full range of genres and spaces and a brief history of playwriting itself.
PART 2 contains inspiring advice and reflections from leading playwrights:April De Angelis, Bryony Lavery, David Greig, Christina Reid, Dennis Kelly, Frank McGuinness, Lynn Nottage, Howard Brenton, Roy Williams, Tanika Gupta, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Polly Stenham, Tom Stoppard, Jack Thorne, Steve Waters, E.V. Crowe, David Henry Hwang, Lin Coghlan, Zinnie Harris and Anne Washburn. PART 3 offers practical exercises and advice on planning and conducting research, working out plots and characters, mastering authentic but accessible dialogue, navigating the industry and the rehearsal and production process.

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