The Dramatic Writer's Companion

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Moss Hart once said that you never really learn how to write a play; you only learn how to write this play. With that in mind, this guide helps writers explore their ideas to develop their scripts. It emphasizes that character is key, as author Will Dunne explains: “The character is the scene. The character is the story.” Drawing on decades of experience working with dramatists, Dunne combines condensed dramatic theory with over sixty workshop-tested exercises adaptable to any writing process. His method is both instinctual and intellectual, enabling writers to uncover new actions for their characters and fresh directions for their narratives. Dunne’s own accomplishments lend credibility to his guidance; his plays have been featured at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center and have received numerous accolades, including a Charles MacArthur Fellowship and multiple Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards. Thousands have benefited from his workshops, and this guide aims to extend his innovative creative approach to an even broader audience.