Taking Them Seriously

Taking Them Seriously

Three Basic Elements for Playwriting

a breakdown of the most important points

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Jim DeVivo, Ph.D.
Feb 17, 2024
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Playwriting can feel complicated even though it shares similarities with other styles of writing. The difference between narrative and drama is that dramatic writing is meant to be performed. Therefore, playwright not only plans the basic story elements of the play, but also how it unfolds on stage with the collaboration of many other theatre artists. T…

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