Introduction to Playwriting

Course Summary

Playwriting is a specialised discipline that can be learned and mastered. This course will help you generate ideas, craft dialogue, and create innovative characters and narrative. Through exercises and structured workshops you will learn how develop your play or dramatic writing ideas to bring your play to life.

Week 1 – Intro, Stage Writing Basics, Workshopping skills, Project Ideas, writing exercises
Week 2 – Writing Narrative & Character, writing exercises
Week 3 – Understanding Structure and Tension, writing exercises
Week 4 – Writing Dialogue & Scenes, writing exercises
Week 5 – Writing & Workshopping
Week 6 – Writing & Workshopping 

Join experienced dramaturg and writer Brooke Fairley in starting your journey to write for the stage.