{"product_id":"playwriting-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Playwriting for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngelo Parra\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvance your playwriting ideas from concept to production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaywriting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e brings clarity, inspiration, practical know-how, and fun to every stage of your playwriting journey. First-time playwrights and veterans alike will get an inside look at the current state of the industry, including new trends and technologies shaping the art form. You'll also get expert advice on how to refine your ideas, develop rich characters, write authentic dialogue, and shape a story that resonates. When you're ready to fine-tune, \u003ci\u003ePlaywriting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ehas your back, with insights on welcoming feedback and using rehearsals to iron out dramatic kinks. Before long, you'll be watching your work come to life on the stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop strong concepts, memorable characters, and compelling dialogue that moves your story forward\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your scripts through revision strategies, rehearsal insights, and practical steps that take your play from draft to performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapt your writing to today's shorter run times and smaller casts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore how AI is changing theatre, and how you can use it to improve your scripts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for aspiring playwrights and creative storytellers eager to understand the world of theatre, \u003ci\u003ePlaywriting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eshows you how to navigate a rapidly evolving industry and create work for the stage that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWrite the play you've always had in you\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheatre is thriving--and there's never been a better time to write a play. Whether you have a story burning a hole in your brain or you're just curious about the craft, \u003ci\u003ePlaywriting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through every step, from sparking that first idea to developing rich characters, writing dialogue that crackles, and pulling everything together into a polished script. You'll also get the scoop on what's happening in theatre right now, including how technology and evolving casting practices are shaping the stage. Ready to see your name in the program? This friendly guide is your opening act. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside ...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Develop a compelling idea into a full script\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Write sharp dialogue that moves your story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Navigate edits, revisions, and rehearsals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e Understand current trends shaping theatre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngelo Parra\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning playwright whose works have been produced Off-Broadway, at prestigious regional theatres throughout the United States, in Canada, and overseas. He has taught playwriting, theatre, film, and writing for more than 30 years at several colleges, including NYU. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56226221261105,"sku":"9781394430246","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/wUpcCWcDnC9781394430246.webp?v=1789131004","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/playwriting-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}