Monthly Archives: November 2013

It worked! — a better scene from reading each character’s dialog

Posted on 20 November 2013 by playwrightsmuse

So, maybe you remember that I’ve been posting about a dialogue-editing technique I learned about at the Dramatists Guild conference back in August. I read through my play “How to Kill a Cactus,” and read only one character’s lines. Even … Continue reading →

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Why waste time? Start out strong!

Posted on 13 November 2013 by playwrightsmuse

I went to a play reading the other night. The playwright has a lot of experience, has gotten awards, has gotten work produced around the country. So I was surprised at how weak the play was, given the playwright’s experience … Continue reading →

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Damn! I’ve become a better playwright

Posted on 6 November 2013 by playwrightsmuse

I have this play, “How to Kill Cactus,” that I thought was the crown jewel of my plays. It’s the most complete, the most ready-for-production play I’ve written. I was heartbroken when I suddenly saw the problems in it, and … Continue reading →

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