Play Writing

Play writing is an art form with many roads to success. in this class we will be writing a short 10 minute (10 Page) drama. there will be several steps in the journey to it's completion. these will not always be the best for all students. you however are expected to complete and experience all the avenues as we travel in this exciting adventure together.

Step 1

Before you begin the actual script writing process you must know what you are going to write about. To do this an author will create several ideas and develop them in short before proceeding.

Open a word file. at the top of the page place the title Playwriting. hit enter twice and indent, write Ideas. in this section of the page you will write three plot ideas in the simplest form you can manage. simply stat the objective in each stage of the plot arc. Inciting incident, rising action, climax, resolution. you may elaborate some but only if you feel it is absolutely necessary to communicate your idea. Do note at this time include any information about charter or setting.

Example.

Joy wants bob to like her

Bob wants Joy to like Jim

Jim convences Joy to date

Joy falls for Jim

Bob falls for Joy

Jim and bob fight

Joy hates them both

After you have selected a Plot create a short decryption for each character. these descriptions should be 5 to ten lines using a great number of adjectives.

Step 2

Write a short story based on your plot. included details about characters, setting, feel and lighting, but try not to include to much dialogue. these short stories should be a page to a page and a half long.

Step 3

Write the play using the formatting found in the word document attached below. the play should be 10 to 15 pages long and include no blank spaces. you will have 5 class days to complete this assignment.

Step 4

Final drafting the play. verify the continuity of all character and plot elements. Check all spelling and grammar to be sure it is as intended.