How To Become A Professional Playwright… Fast!: Professional Writer Series, #2

By Howard Jenkins

Do you have dreams of becoming a professional playwright? You are not alone. Many people have dreams of becoming the next great playwright of our age, but it’s no easy task to complete. Millions have tried before and failed. We understand that you don’t want to be like them, so this book has been written to help you to succeed!

This book is merely the beginning. What you learn from it will be with you throughout your playwriting career. From understanding what goes into a play and how it differs from every other type of writing, to getting into the business and making connections, and even learning how to make some real money from what you do! 

In this publication you will discover exactly what it takes to become a professional playwright, with all the necessary information to actually make it happen!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shaharm Publications
• Release date: Nov 30, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519970404

Howard Jenkins

Howard Jenkins has been involved in screen and theatre from a very early age. From his years of acting, teaching others and writing, to even some film producing and directing, he has a genuine knowledge that he tries to share whenever he is able. He has held countless writing workshops, and has realised that the best way to help as many budding playwrights and screenwriters as possible, is to publish his own books on the topics. So, if you have ever wanted to learn the shortcuts to becoming a working playwright or screenwriter, from an industry professional, then Howard's teaching and methods are surely for you.

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INTRODUCTION

Do you have dreams of becoming a playwright? Do your delusions of grandeur plague your mind at night and make you want to be the next Oscar Wilde or Tennessee Williams? You are not alone. Many people have dreams of becoming the next great playwright of our age, but it’s no easy task to complete. Millions have tried before and failed. We understand that you don’t want to be like them, so that’s why you’ve come to us.

This e-book is merely the beginning. What you learn from us will be with you throughout your playwriting career. From understanding what goes into a play and how it differs from everything else, to getting into the business and making connections, and even learning how to make some money off what you do, you’ll learn what it takes to become a professional playwright. Let’s get started.

UNDERSTANDING THE APPEAL OF THE STAGE

For thousands of years people have been going to the theater. So deep is man’s love for the theater that we only have to look toward the ancient societies of our cultures to see how it has formed who we are today.

Therefore it is understandable why people are still drawn to the stage today. Just like we flocked to see a stage production of our favorite play thousands of years ago, today we go to the likes of Broadway, off-Broadway, state theaters, community theaters, and even our son or daughter’s school play. Wanting to perform and wanting to help others perform is as natural as building friendships and constructing societies. In fact, one could argue that they often go hand-in-hand.

While the advent of television and IMAX theaters may make it seem that stage plays and musicals are no longer popular, the reality couldn’t be further from this false truth. Today you can go out at any moment and find a stage play near you. And while many people focus on the actors and the set decorators, there is one person who is the most crucial to make any stage play a reality: the playwright.

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Why People Go To The Theater

As mentioned before, these days we are inundated with things such as television shows and movies. YouTube videos have become the go to choice for many young people especially when they are looking to get an entertaining fix.

Yet people still go to the theater in droves. They always have, and they probably always will. Keep in mind that thousands of years ago there was no way to have video. When someone wanted to see a show, they went to the stage. Stage actors were the movie stars of the day. While many of their names have been lost to history, there is no doubt that in their heyday they were celebrities of the highest order.

Today there are also many famous stage actors. While few may be household names, to their fans they are like a god. To become well known in the theater world, an actor must show a huge range of talents, unlike they would even have to show for the movie screen. These talents